How to pick the right operating system for your business
Many small and mid-sized businesses are seriously considering Linux as an alternative operating system (OS). The Linux vs. Microsoft issue is once more on their radar screen, partly due to less than stellar reviews garnered by Vista, its undistinguished sales, and the growing popularity of open source software.
But while operating system vendors may want businesses to focus on the OS, at least one Canadian expert says it's "actually all about the apps."
Small businesses, with limited budgets and IT resources, are often attracted to Linux. Will the OS support the apps used by your business – now and in future? Will it support apps that are identical to or better than the ones used by your business?
There are a few key Windows-based applications such as AutoCAD and Photoshop that lack Linux replacements.
On the other hand thousands of other free applications are supported by Linux. Also, most Linux distributions come with a copy of OpenOffice.org, which while it isn't a feature-for-feature substitute for Microsoft Office, does the job for many businesses.
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