Using Free Applications To Power Your Business

[ Thanks to Chris Bryant for this link. ]

"In the past, there were serious problems for business owners who wanted to move away from Microsoft products, including the monumental task of data migration. But there is now a viable alternative. Using Ubuntu Linux 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope), you can run most (if not all) of your organization's critical activities on Open Source and free applications.

"Cost savings is what brings most into the Open Source fold — typical savings range from $700 to $2,000 per user. But business owners can benefit in several ways by using non-commercial applications including, but not limited to, cost. Below are a few more reasons to consider making the switch:"

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