Open source software

There’s a clear line dividing today’s software landscape: **proprietary software** versus **Open Source software**. Microsoft represents the closed, proprietary model. You never see the code that powers your systems, and your data sits on remote servers — often abroad — beyond your reach. You pay licensing fees that you can’t negotiate, and each additional backup or redundant server costs extra. You also rely entirely on Microsoft’s infrastructure, updates, and bugs. Words and Wires believes in transparency and independence. That’s why we use **Open Source software** exclusively. No license fees. No per-user limits. No hidden costs. You can deploy as many servers or backups as you need — freely. Open Source code is public, audited, and improved continuously by a global community of developers. You decide how your systems work and who can access them. In short, Open Source gives you what proprietary software can’t: ownership, flexibility, and trust.