4 Good Reasons To Choose Linux
Lately, Linux operating system is used by many sectors, including businesses. For those of you who are trying to develop your business for instance, why don’t you consider Linux as the company’s computer operating system.
Besides of the cost saving, the following features are available in Linux that also as good as other operating systems available in the market. Specially for those of you who don’t know Linux well, this guidelines below might be useful in choosing Linux, as quoted from the PCWorld.
1. Why Choose Linux
Every Linux is available for free. You can install it in as many computers as you like free of charge. In addition, this Linux system has completed with many important application. For you who need word or counting editing software, available OpenOffice.org that is good enough. For pictures editing, there is Gimp application that is relatively good.
Some Windows application, if needed, can also operated in Linux by using a utility called Wine. Server application in Linux for instance Apache Web Server and MySQL for database can also be benefited by businessmen. Also available Samba networking software that is as good as paid similar application. And, also we need to remember virus attack towards Linux is a small chance.
2. Choosing Linux Distro
There are various Linux distros available . The difference for example is in the user friendliness and what features available in it. Mostly linux distro available now is quite easy to operate, such as Ubuntu or Fedora.
For beginners users, Linux distro that has a small size like PuppyLinux that can be a choice. Shortly, many options are available for you who want to adopt Linux, whatever is your computer specification.
3. How About Support?
There is usually a charge for the Linux support however it is relatively inexpensive. Lately, many Linux communities are spread everywhere and more and more programmers understand Linux also available guidebooks. You can at anytime depend on them if you experience any problem or can consult to choose the right application.
4. Cost Estimation
Although Linux software is free and only the support is payable, there is of course cost for instance to train employees to understand Linux and maybe the delay in working process in the beginning because many still are not familiar with Linux. However if we look in detail, saving companies’ money will be more than the cost need to be paid.
