Small Business Computing: The Open Source Option

“Oh, that it were all as simple as downloading some free
software. Open-source software is a maturing, ever-more viable
option for small business, but reducing cost through its use
requires a careful approach–and a careful evaluation of your
business’s software needs. In all likelihood, open-source software
can meet some–but not all–of those requirements. Finding the line
that separates those categories, and deploying open source software
only where appropriate, is the key to a successful strategy.

“Open-source covers a lot of territory, but today there are two
ways to best apply this class of software in a small
business…”

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