VALO-CD

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| screenshot = File:VALO-CD-net-logo.png

| latest release version = 8

| operating system = Microsoft Windows

| website = {{URL|http://www.valo-cd.net/}}

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VALO-CD, a distribution of open-source software on a CD for Microsoft Windows, aims to spread knowledge and the use of open-source software.

{{cite web|url=https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/eighth-edition-finnish-cd-promote-open-source |title=Eighth edition of Finnish CD to promote open source |publisher=Joinup |date=2012-02-28 |accessdate=2012-05-13}}

VALO-CD originates from Finland, and was originally available only in Finnish. Since version 7, an international version of VALO-CD has also been available in English.{{cite web|url=http://news.slashdot.org/story/12/03/03/0340229/now-in-english-valo-cd-open-source-software-collection |title=Now in English: VALO-CD Open Source Software Collection |publisher=Slashdot |date=2012-03-03 |accessdate=2012-05-13}}

The acronym VALO means "Free/Libre Open-Source Software" in Finnish. {{lang|fi|Valo}} is also a Finnish word that means "light".{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/valo-cd-now-available-english-makes-installing-free-081257903.html |title=VALO-CD Now Available in English: Makes Installing Free and Open Source Software Easier Than Ever for Windows Users |publisher=Yahoo News |date=2012-02-24 |accessdate=2012-05-13}}

Therefore the name of the project has a connotation of bringing enlightenment. The Finnish version of VALO-CD had the special goal of concentrating on completely localized open-source software.

The project started in 2008, and aims to support technological and economic development in Finland.

{{cite web|url=http://www.digitoday.fi/data/2010/09/24/uusi-valo-cd-esittelee-adoben-korvikkeita/201013277/66 |title=Uusi Valo-CD esittelee Adoben korvikkeita |publisher=Digitoday |date=2010-09-24 |accessdate=2011-10-09 |language=Finnish}}