Description
Book SynopsisLearn 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.
Table of Contents1. 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
