{"product_id":"pro-freeware-and-open-source-solutions-for-business-9781484288405","title":"Pro Freeware and Open Source Solutions for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will point the way to numerous free, low-cost, and open-source software solutions that could provide viable alternatives to their paid counterparts. \u003ci\u003ePro Freeware and Open Source Solutions for Business\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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. .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the important differences between freeware and open-source software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscern which paid commercial software the free version replaces (when applicable).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain insight into how organizations and municipalities around the world adopting open-source software to save money on licensing fees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrimarily small business owners, solo entrepreneurs or freelancers on a budget, and cost efficiency experts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eC\u003cb\u003ehapter 1: Office Productivity, Note Taking, Accounting, and PDF Creation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                    LibreOffice: The Powerful Free Office Suite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        LibreOffice Modules\u003cbr\u003e                        Writer\u003cbr\u003e                        Calc\u003cbr\u003e                        Impress\u003cbr\u003e                        Base\u003cbr\u003e                        Draw\u003cbr\u003e                        LibreOffice Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                    \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eGoogle Docs: Create Documents and Collaborate Online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                        \u003c\/b\u003eGoogle Docs\u003cbr\u003e                        Google Sheets\u003cbr\u003e                        Google Slides\u003cbr\u003e                        Google Forms\u003cbr\u003e                        More\u003cbr\u003e                        Google Docs Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                     Google Keep: Create, Sync, and Share Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                        Google Keep Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                     Zim: Open-Source Note Taking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                        Zim Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e                   \u003cb\u003e  GnuCash: Open-Source Accounting Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                         Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                          GnuCash Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                     Manager: Free Small Business Accounting Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                         \u003c\/b\u003e Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                          Manager Support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                     PDF reDirect: Basic PDF Creation Freeware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                         Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                         PDF reDirect Support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                         \u003c\/b\u003eChapter Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Point-of-Sale, CRM, Backup, and Compression Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e      Imongo (Free Version): A Point-of-Sale Utility for the Small Shop or Boutique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e          Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e          Imonggo Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e     POS\/Cash Register: Turn Your Old PC Into a Cash Register\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e            Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e            POS\/Cash Register Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBitrx24 (Free Option): Basic CRM for Small Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e        \u003c\/b\u003e    Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e            Bitrx24 Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFBackup (Free Option): A Free Basic Backup Utility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e        \u003c\/b\u003e    Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e           FBackup Support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eZZip: An Open-Source Alternative to WinZip        \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e           Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e           7Zip Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e           Chapter Summary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Desktop Publishing, Illustration, Painting, and 3D Modeling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                    Google Docs: Easy, Basic Desktop Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                        Google Docs Support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                     Scribus: The Powerful, Professional, Open-Source Desktop Publishing Program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                        Design Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                        Scribus Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                     Vectr:A Free, Basic On-line Vector Drawing Program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                       Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                       Design Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                       Vectr Support                                                                                                                              \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                     Inkscape: Pro-Quality Open-Source Vector Drawing Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                       Graphics Creation\u003cbr\u003e                       Inkscape Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                     Krita: The Powerful Open Source Digital Drawing and Painting Program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                        Document Creation\u003cbr\u003e                        Brush Presets\u003cbr\u003e                        Krita Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                      FreeCAD: Open-Source Parametric 3D Modeling Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                        Drafting Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                        FreeCAD Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                     Blender: The Ultimate Open-Source 3D Creation Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                        Rendering Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                        Blender Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e            Chapter Summary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Photo Editing Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                    PhotoScape: An Easy-to-Use Photo Editor for Beginners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                        Tools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                       \u003c\/b\u003e Filters\u003cbr\u003e                        Objects\u003cbr\u003e                        PhotoScape Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                      Paint.NET: Basic Image Editing for Windows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                        Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                        Editing Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                       \u003c\/b\u003e Graphics Creation\u003cbr\u003e                        Paint.NET Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                      GIMP: The Premier Open-Source Image Editor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                         Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                         Editing Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                        \u003c\/b\u003e Graphics Creation\u003cbr\u003e                         GIMP Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                       Pixlr: Web-Based and Mobile Device Photo Editing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                         Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                         Editing Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                       \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                       darktable: An Open-Source Photography Workflow Program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                         Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                         Editing Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                         darktable Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                       FotoSketcher: Automatically Turn Photos Into Digital Art\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                         Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                         Editing Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                         FotoSketcher Support Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e             Chapter Summary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e           Chapter 5: Audio-Video Capture, Conversion, and Editing Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                        fre:ac: (Free Audio Converter)An Open-Source Audio Converter and CD Ripper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                          Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                          fre:ac Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e           AudacityⓇ: A Powerful Open-Source Audio Editor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e             \u003c\/b\u003eFeature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                         Editing Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                        AudacityⓇ Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e          \u003cb\u003e  MPEG Streamclip: A Handy Free Video Conversion Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003eFeature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                          Editing Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                         MPEG Streamclip Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e VirtualDub: Open-Source Video Processing for Windows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eFeature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                           Editing Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                           VirtualDubSupport\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                         OpenShot: A Simple, Powerful Free Video Editor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eFeature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                           Editing Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                          OpenShot Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e                        \u003cb\u003e Kdenlive: Open-Source Video Editing From Basic to Pro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003eFeature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                           Editing Capabilities\u003cbr\u003e                           Kdenlive Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e                Chapter Summary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e              \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e            Chapter 6: Project Planning, Inventory Management, and Time Tracking    Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                        ProjectLibre An Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Project \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e    \u003c\/b\u003eFeature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                            ProjectLibre Support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e            monday.com: Free Basic Project Management Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                            monday.com Support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e             ABC Inventory: A Free Option for Small and Mid-Sized Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                           ABC Inventory Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e           Homebase: Free Online Scheduling and HR Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                           Homebase Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e          Chapter Summary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e                               Chapter 7: Website Creation Software and Web Browsers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e             WordPress: Free, Open-Source Tool and Content Management System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003eMulti-Use and Multi-Blogging\u003cbr\u003eWordPress Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWix: Build a Basic Site for Free\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003eWix Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAVG Secure Browser:Browse More Securely and Privately\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFireFox: The Browser that Respects Privacy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e             Chapter Summary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Content Management Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e            Drupal: An Open-Source, Community Based Alternative\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e Drupal Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConcreteCMS (Formerly concrete5): An Open Source Content Management System                        \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFeature Highlights                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Concrete CMS Support   \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetSimple CMS: A Simple, Open-Source Content Management System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeature Highlights                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      GetSimple CMS Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e            Chapter Summary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Security Programs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvanced IP Scanner: Free Scanner for IP Addresses      \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e      \u003c\/b\u003eFeature Highlights                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Advanced IP Scanner Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeepass: A Free and Open-Source Password Manager\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFeature Highlights\u003cbr\u003eKeepass Support\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003etcpdump: A Powerful Command Line Packet Analyzer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003etcpdump Support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvira: Powerful, Free Antivirus Protection for Personal PCs and Macs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                  Feature Highlights\u003cbr\u003e                  Avira Support \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eClamAV:  An Open-Source  Cross Platform Anti-Virus Program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeature Highlights\u003cbr\u003eClamAV Support\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignal (Formerly Open Whisper Systems): Open-Source Security for Mobile   Devices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeature Highlights\u003cbr\u003eSignal Support\u003cbr\u003eChapter Summary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Linux: The Free Alternative to Windows and Mac OS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is Linux?\u003cbr\u003eA Brief History of Linux\u003cbr\u003eThe Advantages of Using 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