Category: OSes

Do I Need A Server For My Small Business

Before you go throwing cash down for Microsoft’s Small Business Server, take a look at this. It could be that a Linux machine can do everything you need, at a fraction of the price.

Chrome OS vs Linux — Making The Switch

I’ve recently started using a Chromebook for the bulk of my computing time. It’s not quite as convenient as a Linux machine, but loads better than Windows. My honest opinion is that, with some caveats, it will work.

Switch To Linux At Your Small Business

Lots of small business problems can be solved by ditching Windows and making the switch to Linux. "But I'm happy with Windows," you say. Really? Read on…

Lubuntu 17.10 Broke My Web Server

I'm all set now, but it was a bit of a ruckus…

What Is The Best Linux For Everyday Use?

I'm asked this at least every couple of weeks, and the answer depends on what you need Linux to do.  For almost anyone I run into, some Ubuntu variant is the easiest to learn; I can walk in to their house and have them up and running in a couple of hours.  Here's the skinny…

Three Benefits of Linux

I see so many benefits of Linux that it's hard for me to create a small list. I'm giving it a whirl though in hopes that someone breezing through here might read it real quick and give my favorite operating system a whirl. Then they too can enjoy the benefits of Linux.

Switching Small Business Computers Over To Linux

One by one, as each Windows install begins to croak, I've been switching small business computers I encounter to Linux.

Linux For Business: Three Benefits To Using It

I can think of three good reasons why Linux in business is a good idea.

Try Using Linux for Small Business

There's no good reason that Linux for small business can't work. I've seen it happen over and over. Small businesses just up and quit Windows, and they do fine.

Coming Back, Switching From Ubuntu to Fedora

I left the world of Fedora after FC4, for Ubuntu Dapper, but decided after a few years to go back. I'm just a day or so into it, and it's quite a change

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.