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MSNBC: Small-office technology FAQ

[ Thanks to Mr.
Poet
for this link. ]

“The most frequently asked question while setting up an
office is: How can I save money? Below you’ll find answers to
slightly more specific variations on that question: Can Linux offer
cost savings? Do I really need a network anyway?
How about
office suites – is there a cheaper way to be productive? And what
about shareware and freeware?”

“You’ve heard about this free software called Linux that
competes with Windows, and you think, “Free – that’s a price a
like.” So you’re wondering if using Linux can save you money. The
answer is yes. For a price. There’s a big difference between using
Linux to run your network and using Linux as your main operating
system on all your computers. Let’s deal with them separately.”

Complete
story
.

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