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Discover Linux - Quality IT systems using Open Source Software

General NewsLinux is used by millions of people worldwide as the alternative to costly Microsoft software. Linux will reduce your license fees and provide a more secure network. Ideal for business and schools who do not want the cost and hassle of keeping track of licenses (fines for running unlicensed software are high) and dealing with viruses. Linux allows professional computing at affordable prices and runs on old and very low specification computers unlike Windows XP/Vista/7. Linux also runs 90% of the world's supercomputers (http://www.top500.org/stats/list/34/os).

Get away from expensive licensing and cut costs by not always having to upgrade computers. Discover the freedom of actually being able to change the software you use to make it run how you want it. The savings more than pay for training and professional support required and provide an interesting and innovative experience for your staff.

Most applications have an Open Source Software equivalent and we can provide a Linux based IT solution that will be faster, more secure and easier to use than your current system. The cost saving in not having to upgrade your PCs could pay for your enhanced network.

Be inspired, Be innovative, Choose Linux - Computing for the Intelligent

Contact us today to discuss how much you could save and improve your network. The yearly saving could pay for all costs.

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Try Open Source Software

LinuxOpen Source is not just about free software, it is a methodology of peer reviewing and not re-inventing the wheel. Open means you can freely use, modify and sell the software if you want (you must provide the source if requested). This means people can learn, improve and benefit from your work. Most people will just use the software, which is generally free to download and pay for support options. By using the software and reporting problems, the code improves and quickly becomes stable and secure. The best example of Open Source Software is the Linux kernel and drivers which provide a very stable base for application to run on it. Linux and OSS application software surpass propriety software features and it is free! No wonder Microsoft spend millions advertising where people are looking for Linux information. Try Firefox for your browser, Thunderbird for your email and OpenOffice.org for your office suite (they run on Windows as well as Linux). They are quality software and by using them you will lessen the stranglehold Microsoft has on the PC industry and promote competition, innovation and open standards.
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Open Source Applications List

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  • nvu - Web page creator (HTML editor) http://www.nvu.com
  • Scribus - Desk Top Publisher. Create brochures, booklets and books. http://www.scribus.org.uk
  • OpenOffice.org - Writer, Draw, Base, Calc, Impress, Math. Complete office suite compatible with Microsoft Office - Word,Excel,Powerpoint. http://www.openoffice.org
  • Firefox - web browser http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox
  • Thunderbird - Email client http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird
  • Lightning - Calendar plugin for Thunderbird and Firefox
  • Pidgin - Yahoo and Microsoft messenger compatible IRC
  • Gimp - Image editor
  • Moodle - Course management system aimed at Schools.
  • Gedit - basic text editor
  • Apache - web server
  • Squid - web proxy
  • Censornet - Web content filter
  • Kpdf - PDF viewer
  • Xfig - drawing application
  • Audacity - music and sound recorder, editor, mixer
  • Skype - telephony over internet (closed source but available on Linux)
  • Zoneminder - CCTV application http://www.zoneminder.com
  • Kolorpaint - image editor and resizer
  • rdesktop - terminal server client
  • Dia diagrams - basic version of OpenOffice Draw
  • Asterisk - Free PBX - use both VoIP and Analogue phones http://www.asterisk.org

  • SchoolforgeUK Software List http://www.schoolforge.org.uk/index.php/Free_and_Open_Source_Software_Directory