How to switch your small or home office to Linux

“With Linux and free software making a name for itself in the
world of big business, many people are testing the feasibility of
switching small and home office software to their open source
equivalents.

“Regardless of how you feel about the Linux desktop, this is one
area in which Linux can have a real impact, both financially and
productively, and any small or home office has the potential to be
transformed by just switching one application or two to their open
source equivalents.

“This is traditionally the domain of Microsoft, a costly and
sometimes frustrating environment where you have to constantly keep
on top of updates, patches and the latest versions to stay in the
loop. Free software offers an escape from this cycle, and more
importantly, an alternative.

“Linux and free software can offer a breath of fresh air, and
you don’t even have to jump feet-first into a new operating system:
cross-platform open source applications enable you try the
alternatives before you make the big switch.”

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