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Linux for small business owners: using free and open source software to power your dreams
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Apress
Publication Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Contributors
Bulka, Cyndi author
ISBN
9781484282649
Table of Contents
From the eBook - [First edition].
Intro
Table of Contents
About the Authors
About the Technical Reviewer
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Using Linux - The Personal Case
Objectives
Introduction
Who We Are
Cyndi
David
Why I Use Linux
Linux Is Free (as in Beer)
Linux Is Free (as in Speech)
Linux Is Safe
Linux Is Reliable
Linux Is Powerful
Linux Gives You Complete Control
Linux Extends the Life of Your Hardware
Linux Is Easy
Lots of Software
Linux Is Fun
Chapter Summary
Exercises
Chapter 2: A Bit of History - Becoming Linux
Objectives
Introduction
Windows Origins
Unix
The Birth of Linux
The Linux Truth
What It Means to Small Business Owners
Chapter Summary
Chapter 3: Using Linux - The Business Case
Objectives
Introduction
The Usual Reasons for Using Linux
Reliability
Extensive Software Choices
Security
Free as in Beer
Free as in Speech
Cyndi
David
SELinux
Support
Proprietary Software and Maintainability
FOSS and Maintainability
Stability
Why You Should Use Linux
The Points of Pain
Chapter Summary
Chapter 4: Choosing Hardware
Objectives
Introduction
Bottom Line
Compatibility
Viewing Information Using BIOS or UEFI
Accessing BIOS/UEFI
System Information
Rescuing Older Computers
Guidelines for Older Computers
General Considerations for Used Computers
Purchasing a New Computer
Guidelines for New Computers
Processor Details
Intel
AMD
Processor Comparison List
Standardization
What We Have
Laptops
Where to Buy
Choosing a Computer Store
Big-Box Stores
Linux User Groups
Online Computer Stores
System76
Emperor Linux
Our Test Computer
Entering BIOS Mode
Chapter Summary
Chapter 5: Take Linux for a Test Drive
Objectives
Introduction
Terms
Storage Device
Live (ISO) Image
Spin
Install the Linux Live Image on a USB Thumb Drive Using Your Windows Computer
Download and Install the Fedora Media Writer
Testing Your Own Computers
Boot the Live USB Device
The Good News
Xfce Upper Panel
Applications Menu
Window Buttons
Network Status
Volume Control
In-Store Testing
Chapter Summary
Chapter 6: Finding Software
Objectives
Introduction
About Microsoft Programs
Create an Inventory
Select New Software
Office Suite - LibreOffice
Accounting - GnuCash
Email Client - Thunderbird
Web Browser - Firefox or Chrome
File Manager - Thunar
Screen Capture - Spectacle
Image Editor - GIMP
Audio Editor - Audacity
Audio Playback - Audacious, Juk
Video Recording and Streaming - OBS Studio
Video Editing - OpenShot, Shotcut
Video/Media Playback - VLC Media Player
Multimedia Conversion - ffmpeg, Handbrake
Animation - Blender, Opentoonz
Desktop
About Choice
Cyndi
David
Flexibility
Resources
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