Linux for Small Business Owners: Using Free and Open Source Software to Power Your Dreams

This book teaches small business owners how to use Linux and other free open source software (FOSS) to run their businesses effectively,saving them money on expensive proprietary software. It covers topics such as installing Linux,using FOSS tools for accounting,email,web browsing,and word processing,and creating audio and video clips to promote their businesses. It also explores how to decide which tasks to perform in-house and which to outsource to external resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 380 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: APress

This comprehensive guide introduces small business owners to the immense power and security of Linux and other free and open-source software (FOSS) tools, empowering them to effectively manage their businesses. While delving into the reasons behind utilizing Free Open Source Software, readers will explore the assertion made by Linux Torvalds, the creator of Linux, that "the value of any software lies in its usefulness, not in its price." The book examines the extensive usage of Linux and other essential Free Open Source Software, encompassing various business challenges such as accounting, email, web browsing, word processing, and more. It also introduces advanced tools, such as those enabling the creation of audio and video clips for business promotion or even serving as primary products, such as how-to instructional content.

Recognizing the multifaceted responsibilities of small business owners, the book guides them in identifying and installing the necessary software to run their businesses and ensures they stay up-to-date using the built-in tools provided by Linux and the secure, trusted repositories available online. It further explores the decision-making process regarding which tasks to handle internally and which can be outsourced to external resources, such as advertising and contact services, to attract and retain customers.

Linux for Small Business Owners offers a logical, rational, and explanative approach to each step involved in implementing Linux in small businesses. It serves as a detailed guide, providing step-by-step instructions for removing Windows from computers and installing Linux, along with commonly used open-source software like the LibreOffice suite. By leveraging the power and flexibility of FOSS, small business owners can gain complete control over their operations, reduce costs, and enhance their competitive edge in the market.

Weight: 773g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484282632
Edition number: 1st ed.