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Title
Linux for small business owners : using free and open source software to power your dreams / David Both, Cyndi Bulka.
ISBN
9781484282649 (electronic bk.)
1484282647 (electronic bk.)
9781484282632
1484282639
Published
New York : Apress, [2022]
Copyright
©2022
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations
Item Number
10.1007/978-1-4842-8264-9 doi
Call Number
HD2341
Dewey Decimal Classification
658.02/20285
Summary
Learn how you can take complete control and run your small business with powerful, free open source software (FOSS). This book introduces small business owners to the power and security of Linux and other FOSS tools to manage any small business as well as the many advantages it has over expensive, proprietary software. While exploring the reasons for using Free Open Source Software, you'll investigate the assertion that, "The value of any software lies in its usefulness not in its price," set forth by Linux Torvalds, the creator of Linux. This book examines the use of Linux and also the other Free Open Source Software you need to meet your business challenges including the usual accounting, Email, web browsing, word-processing tasks. You will be introduced to advanced tools such as those that enable you to create audio and video clips you can use to promote your business or that can even be your primary product, such as how-to instruction. Most small business owners perform many tasks including that of administering their computers. This book shows you how to find and install new software you need to run your business and keep it up to date using the tools already provided by Linux and the secure, trusted repositories available online. It also explores how to decide which tasks to do in-house and which you might want to sub out to external resources such as advertising and contact services to attract and keep customers. Linux for Small Business Owners provides some logic, reason, and explanation for each of the steps that are needed and the tools used to implement Linux in your small business. It is a detailed guide to removing Windows from your computers and installing Linux and some commonly used open source software like the LibreOffice suite of programs, accounting, and other software useful to many small businesses. It also provides the information and tools necessary to manage and maintain Linux and applications up-to-date and secure.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on print version record.
1. Using Linux The Personal Case
2. A Bit of History Becoming Linux
3. Using Linux The Business Case Objectives
4. Choosing Hardware
5. Take Linux for a Test Drive
6. Finding Software
7. Making the Decision
8. Preparing for the Switch
9. Installing Linux
10. Getting Started
11. Easy File Management
12. Restoring Your Data
13. Software Management
14. Backups
15. Upgrades
16. Printing
17. Security
18. Automation
19. Finding Help
20. Where Do I Go from Here?
21. Appendix A. About Files
22. Appendix B. Introduction to the Command Line.