free software solutions for small business
DESCRIPTION
Date: March 28, 2013 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm EST The term “open source” means more than just free software. The open source movement believes in publicly providing their source materials, so that other people can build upon and make the software better. Contrary to many people’s opinions, you do not need to be a computer scientist in order to use open source software. In fact, there are many well-developed and easy-to-use open source software tools ranging from accounting applications to Web browsers that are available today that can help your small business succeed with its day-to-day tasks. During this webinar, you will: Understand what open source is and how it can benefit your business. Discover the best open source resources. Learn the pros and cons of each open source tool. Have opportunities during and after the webinar to share successes and failures.TRANSCRIPT
Presenter: Rachel Eichen
Novare Library Services
Free Software Solutions for Small Business
Quick Poll
Small Business?
Agenda
Open Source? Software Web Tools Resources
Make changes
Free … (usually)
Multiple Versions
No Real Support
Android OS
Software
Firefox (Browser)
www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
Thunderbird (Mail)
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/
OpenOffice
www.openoffice.org/
Audacity (Audio)
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
FreeMind (Mind Mapping)
http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
OrangeHRM (HR)
www.orangehrm.com
Pidgin (IM)
http://www.pidgin.im/about/ Windows, Linux only
Web Tools (Free & Paid)
LogoMaker
http://www.logomaker.com/http://www.logomaker.com/
http://www.logomaker.com/
Magento (E-Commerce)
http://www.magentocommerce.com
Resources
Helpful Links Open Source Initiative
Wordpress for Business
75 Open Source Software Replacements
Guide to Linux
What else do you use?
Any questions?
