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Pro freeware and open source solutions for business : money-saving options for small enterprises / Phillip Whitt.

Whitt, Phillip (Digital image editor), author.
2022
QA76.76.O62
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Title
Pro freeware and open source solutions for business : money-saving options for small enterprises / Phillip Whitt.
Author
Whitt, Phillip (Digital image editor), author.
Edition
Second edition.
ISBN
9781484288412 (electronic bk.)
1484288416 (electronic bk.)
9781484288405
1484288408
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-8841-2
Published
New York : Apress, 2022.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (283 pages)
Item Number
10.1007/978-1-4842-8841-2 doi
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QA76.76.O62
Dewey Decimal Classification
658.4038011
Summary
This book will point the way to numerous free, low-cost, and open-source software solutions that could provide viable alternatives to their paid counterparts. Pro Freeware and Open Source Solutions for Business is now in its Second Edition; it has been thoroughly revised and updated. This book covers the most up-to-date software versions. Software described in the First Edition that is no longer available has been replaced with comparable titles when possible. The book starts with an office productivity tool known as OfficeLibre and goes on to explain CRM and compression software. You will then learn about desktop publishing, illustration, 3D modeling, and photo editing software. As we progress further, you will learn more about audio-video capture and editing software along with Openshot, an easy-to-use free video editor. You will also learn about available project planning and time tracking software, and much more. By the end of the book, you will have also gained knowledge about security programs, as well as how to use Linux on Windows and MacOS. With the challenging economic times we find ourselves in, this book may be more important than ever to help small business owners eliminate and reduce costs, and keep more money in their business. . What You Will Learn Understand the important differences between freeware and open-source software. Discern which paid commercial software the free version replaces (when applicable). Gain insight into how organizations and municipalities around the world adopting open-source software to save money on licensing fees. Who This Book Is For Primarily small business owners, solo entrepreneurs or freelancers on a budget, and cost efficiency experts.
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Intro
Table of Contents
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewer
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Office Productivity, Note-Taking, Accounting, and PDF Creation
LibreOffice: The Powerful Free Office Suite
LibreOffice Modules
Writer
Calc
Impress
Base
Draw
LibreOffice Support
FreeOffice 2021: A Free Alternative to Microsoft Office for Personal and Business Use
FreeOffice Apps
TextMaker
PlanMaker
Presentations
FreeOffice Support
Simplenote: A Free Note-Taking Application for Syncing Across Devices
Simplenote Support

Zim: An Open Source Note-Taking Application for Desktops
Zim Support
GnuCash: Open Source Accounting Software
Main Features
Advanced Features
Data Storage and Exchange Features
Other Goodies
GnuCash Support
Manager: Free Small Business Accounting Software
Manager Support
PDF reDirect: Basic PDF Creation Freeware
Feature Highlights
PDF reDirect Support
Summary
Chapter 2: Point-of-Sale, CRM, Backup, and Compression Software
Point-of-Sale Solutions
Customer Relationship Management Solutions
File Backup and Compression Solutions

Imonggo (Free Version): A Point-of-Sale Utility for Small Shops or Boutiques
Feature Highlights
Imonggo Support
POS/Cash Register: Turn Your Old PC into a Cash Register
Feature Highlights
POS/Cash Register Support
Bitrix24: A Social Intranet, CRM Solution for Small Business
Feature Highlights
Bitrix24 Support
FBackup: A Free Basic Backup Utility
Feature Highlights
FBackup Support
7Zip: An Open Source Alternative to WinZip
Feature Highlights
7Zip Support
Summary
Chapter 3: Desktop Publishing, Illustration, Painting, and 3D Modeling Software

Canva: Easy Template-Based Desktop Publishing
Feature Highlights
Design Capabilities
Canva Support
Scribus: The Powerful, Professional, Open Source Desktop Publishing Program
Feature Highlights
Design Capabilities
Scribus Support
Vectr: A Free, Basic Online Vector Drawing Program
Feature Highlights
Graphics Creation
Vectr Support
Inkscape: Pro-quality Open Source Vector Drawing Software
Feature Highlights
Graphics Creation
Inkscape Support
Krita: The Powerful Open Source Digital Drawing and Painting Program
Feature Highlights
Document Creation

Brush Presets
Krita Support
FreeCAD: Open Source Parametric 3D Modeling Software
Feature Highlights
Drafting Capabilities
FreeCAD Support
Blender: The Ultimate Open Source 3D Creation Software
Feature Highlights
Rendering Capabilities
Blender Support
Summary
Chapter 4: Photo Editing Software
PhotoScape: An Easy-to-Use Photo Editor for Beginners
Feature Highlights
Tools
Filters
Objects
PhotoScape Support
Paint.NET: Basic Image Editing for Windows
Feature Highlights
Editing Capabilities
Graphics Creation
Paint.NET Support

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