4 posts tagged “open source”

http://www.ubuntu.com/

Ubuntu is most likely the best version of Linux to come out for business, second only to RedHat, which is quickly going the costly commercial route. It comes in Desktop and Server editions and comes with their promise. Which is both touching and very comforting for a business owner.

"The Ubuntu Promise

• Ubuntu will always be free of charge, including enterprise releases and security updates.
• Ubuntu comes with full commercial support from Canonical and hundreds of companies around the world.
• Ubuntu includes the very best translations and accessibility infrastructure that the free software community has to offer.
• Ubuntu CDs contain only free software applications; we encourage you to use free and open source software, improve it and pass it on."

It comes in many "Flavors" or custom versions.

http://www.xubuntu.org/ - This is for thin clients or older machines

http://www.kubuntu.org/ - Easily the most friendly version for those of you transitioning off of Windows

http://www.edubuntu.org/ - Perfect for kids, or schools.

All the versions come with a bevy of free software. So Give it a try!

Now, I am by no means, an idealistic person, but the recent passing of 9/11 ( On which I choose not to work - just like we do on memorial day - to honor those who lost their lives) and while I was reflecting, all I could think about was freedom. Which, inevitably, made me think of Linux. A system, a way of computing, based entirely on the idea that you should be free. Without license restrictions, or blocked access to the kernel (the core of your system) or silly monitoring protocols. Wow, what an amazing gift we have been offered, and yet, much like our physical freedoms, we take it for granted. So, I say, we need to appreciate Linux for the patriots they are!

Therefor I am proposing the creation of an Open Source Team Appreciation Day! Anyone who  would like to help me plan can comment on this blog, and I will get back to you!

Worried about not having all of those security features that you have on windows. Well, Linux has you covered, check out this secure business desktop. (not to mention that most viruses are written for windows- so in essence, you are already running the LEAST secure system you can)