Why bother using freely available software? (4 of 4)
Much freely available software is state of the art in both algorithms and usability - (GUIs)
Lessons can concentrate on the crystallography (rather than learning text editors)
Can be installed on as many computers as you want - where-ever you like
Students can take programs home and use on their personal computers (negate software piracy problems)
Students can use the software as an initial research tool kit