Sometimes it pays to be original when it comes to creating new content. The treasure trove of unique, different and, in some cases, just plain weird ideas can mean more to a prospective user than the billions of Twiiter clones ever could. On today’s episode of the Free Line, we take a look at three projects that take “thinking differently” to an entirely new level.

SWiK - In the minds of many, “open source” software is a rather difficult field to grasp. To the uninitiated, the stories and write ups could seem as if they were written in a foreign language. Sure, “they” might know what “sudo root” means, but you sure don’t. Luckily for us, there’s SWiK. SWiK is a combination wiki and search engine that is designed to make the world of open computing seem a bit more accessible to the average user. The site features extremely detailed, well-written selections on a variety of common programs and concepts, from Linux and Konqueror to GNU and Richard Stallman. Easy enough for a beginner to use but powerful enough for the seasoned veteran, SWiK is the perfect place to start your journey into the world of free software.

OldVersion.com – Despite the old adage, change isn’t always good. The new software in question might not be working properly on your computer. The programmers might have felt the need to take away your favorite feature option or feature. It just might even not work at all, period. It’s times like this that you wish you can go back to the way things used to be. Now you can, thanks to the folks at OldVersion.com. As the name implies, OldVersion.com is dedicated to the preservation of the freeware programs of yesteryear. Want the original Napster software from the year 2000? They have it. Are you hankering for a copy of Internet Explorer 2 that was written especially for Windows 3.11? They have that too. While many of these programs are pretty much non-functional, they are still fun to check out from time to time. All in all, OldVersion.com is great for anyone who is feeling a bit nostalgic, “saddled” with an older system that is physically unable to run many of today’s applications, or just feels like taking part in an interactive history lesson.

Married By MySpace – In the annals of time, people have taken apart in some strange weddings. There are some who have had their ceremonies held at a midnight showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Others choose to tie the knot while riding their favorite roller coaster. Still others, like legendary Canadian wrestling champion Paul LeDuc, feel it’s best for it all to happen inside the ring. Now its time to add MySpace to that list. In “Married By MySpace,” the new project/reality television show from Fox Media, Disney, and wedding site The Knot, the happy couple agrees to hand their plans over to users of the social network. Everything — the ceremony, the reception, even what the bridal party will wear — will be carefully planned by the MySpace faithful. While it might not be a “classic” wedding, it is something that will be remembered.