The Davis Bike Collective strives to use all open source software for its computing needs and is working to ween away from proprietary options. The following explains what is used to run the site.

Hosting

DreamHost

Dreamhost provides us with free hosting since we are a registered non-profit. Dreamhost also runs Debian Linux based servers, donates to charities, and is a carbon neutral company.

Web Development

Joomla!

Joomla! is an open source web content management system used to manage our website.

Joomla! Extensions

Slimbox, JCE, GCalendar, Joomla Flash Uploader

FireFTP

FiretFTP is a Firefox FTP ad-on.

Gimp

Gimp is an open source image manipulation program.

Inkscape

Inkscape is an open source vector graphics editor.

Communication

Gmail

Gmail is Google's answer to email.

Google Calendar

Googles calendar and agenda service.

Google Groups

Google's email listserv service.

Mozilla Firefox

Open source internet browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation.