Category: New Folks
Advantages of Open Source Software
Having recently finished a stint at a proprietary software company, I’ve been able to cement some of my opinions about the advantages of open source software.
Read MoreSupport for Open Source Software: Where To Find It
I forget that I’ve been at this a while, and that finding support for open source software is something I do without even really thinking about it. For those of you who aren’t as used to the process, here’s my take on how to get support.
Read MoreWhat Is Linux
I get asked a lot when I talk about Linux. What is it? What's it for? Why do you keep talking about it?
Well, here's my take on what Linux is.
Read MoreWhat Does Open Source Mean For Small Business?
I posed the question to a bunch of bloggers lately "Anyone have any open source or other software questions they need answered," and the first reply was "Yeah, what exactly *is* open source software?"
Read MoreThree Reasons Small Business Owners Should Shop For Open Source Software
I can think of a lot more, but these three points are what come immediately to mind when I think about why using open source products is a smarter way for a small business to go than using proprietary software.
Read MoreSwitched Another One To Linux
I've moved another family from Widows (8 this time) over to Linux Mint. After a few days, so far so good.
Read MoreHelp With Linux IT Support
You're running Linux. Something breaks. Now what? Where can you find Linux IT support? Well, there are a few places to go and things you can do to speed the process along.
Read MoreA Sudo Example — I Can Not Believe I Missed This One
I came to Ubuntu from Fedora. By default, Red Hat based systems don't have sudo set up (or didn't) on new installs, so it was quite a change when I landed in UbuntuLand, where the people think su – is a terrible idea. While I disagreed for a long time, I can now think of a sudo example that has changed my mind.
Read MoreHow To Evaluate Open Source Small Business Apps
I found an awesome page this week that illustrates some of the methods you ought to be using when figuring out how to implement open source small business applications.
Read MoreBenefits Of Open Source Software: Three Examples
That's it? Only THREE? There's way more than three advantages of open source software, but here's three big ones to get you thinking.
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Fossfolks exists to spread the word. It is our opinion that the drawbacks of proprietary software far outweigh its benefits, and we aim to help people move toward open source alternatives.
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