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Last week I wrote about why I don\u2019t (illegally) download music<\/a>. One great reason that didn\u2019t even make my list, is that there is already a lot of free stuff. There are enough legal ways to get free stuff, that pirating the latest software or CD isn\u2019t necessary.<\/p>\n

Here are just a few of the free alternatives to some of the things you might already be paying for:<\/p>\n

1) Use the Library Instead of Bookstores<\/h2>\n

I recently made the switch from buying most of my books to reading them for free. Two years ago I lived in a small town, where the public library didn\u2019t have a wide selection. As a result I got used to buying my books instead of renting. Books might not be a big expense, but if you end up reading 50-70 books each year<\/a>, the cost can quickly add up.<\/p>\n

2) Free & Legal Music Instead of CD\u2019s and iTunes<\/h2>\n

As I wrote earlier, I\u2019m not a fan of downloading music for free without the artist\u2019s consent. I\u2019ve tried to do my best with this, but it was only in the last several months I became proactive in doing this. In the past I had occasionally come across free samples over the net from questionable sources, but never took a firm stance to keep it off my hard drive.<\/p>\n

One of the things that helped me stay committed to keeping my library legitimate, was the discovery of all the different sources of free & legal music on the net. Here are a few ways you can explore a large amount of music for free without becoming a pirate:<\/p>\n

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  1. Pandora<\/a> – This internet radio has a near infinite music variety that can be tuned to your individual preferences. This was my method of choice until they stopped offering access to Canadians. (ouch!)<\/li>\n
  2. Download.com<\/a> – Both streams and downloads of free music.<\/li>\n
  3. Internet Radio – There are many free internet radio stations. And if you\u2019re away from your PC, good ol\u2019 AM and FM work as well.<\/li>\n
  4. Tracked Music – An entire genre of free music. You can get a free player here<\/a> and download music here<\/a>. I have nearly 500 tracks on my playlist.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    3) Blogs Instead of Magazines\/Newspapers<\/h2>\n

    I\u2019m sure I don\u2019t need to tell you this one. Blogs can offer you access to tips, ideas and news on a daily basis without costing you a penny. Many offline publications are now starting to head into cyberspace, so I don\u2019t think it will be long until almost all publications are free.<\/p>\n

    4) Open Source Instead of Microsoft<\/h2>\n

    I use mostly open source and freeware software for my computing needs. Open source benefits by being cheaper and often more flexible than traditional software. Here are a few alternatives you might want to try:<\/p>\n

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    1. OpenOffice<\/a> instead of Microsoft Office – Powerpoint, Excel, Word and Access all have OpenOffice equivalents. A great program that doesn\u2019t cost you a cent.<\/li>\n
    2. Firefox<\/a> instead of Internet Explorer<\/li>\n
    3. Thunderbird<\/a> instead of Outlook<\/li>\n
    4. Linux<\/a> instead of Windows<\/li>\n
    5. GIMP<\/a> instead of Photoshop<\/li>\n
    6. WordPress<\/a> instead of Typepad<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      5) OpenCourseWare Instead of Paying Tuition<\/h2>\n

      OpenCourseWare<\/a> is an initiative where major universities are starting to release their classes online for free. MIT<\/a> has one of the biggest catalogs of courses at the moment. I\u2019ve already gone through a few of the courses online. The perfect resource for the person who wants an education without student debt.<\/p>\n

      6) TED Talks Instead of Seminars.<\/h2>\n

      TED<\/a> has hundreds of 10-20 minute speeches posted online for free. Great speakers include Bill Clinton, Will Wright, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Gilbert and Ray Kurzweil. The topics range from the issues of global warming to discovering what makes us happy.<\/p>\n

      7) Home Exercise Instead of Gym Memberships<\/h2>\n

      Running is free. So are push ups, sit ups and stretches. You don\u2019t need to go broke on fancy sports club memberships and exercise equipment to stay healthy. Keeping your exercise plan simple can actually make it easier to stick with.<\/p>\n

      8 ) Tap Water Instead of Bottles<\/h2>\n

      When you buy bottled water, you\u2019re paying for the picture of a rainforest on the bottle. There is virtually no difference between water from your faucet and one in a 2$ bottle. If you think there is a difference in taste, I suggest putting it to the test:<\/p>\n

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      1. Buy your favorite bottled water and get some tap water.<\/li>\n
      2. Pour three cups of each and get a friend to mark the cups, so they will know which is bottled, but you won\u2019t.<\/li>\n
      3. Drink from each of them and write down the ones you like best.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        I\u2019m skeptical that most people could even tell the difference. Save creating more garbage and save yourself some money and drink from the tap.<\/p>\n

        9) Skype Instead of Telephones<\/h2>\n

        With Skype<\/a> you can get free (or nearly free) telephone capabilities with your computer. Save on those long-distance bills by going digital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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