Running a business using free software: Difference between revisions
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* Word processing - LibreOffice | * Word processing - LibreOffice | ||
* Spreadsheets - LibreOffice | * Spreadsheets - LibreOffice | ||
* Calendar/diary - | * Calendar/diary - Nextcloud + DAVx | ||
* Email - Thunderbird or Mutt, Dovecot and Postfix/Exim, SpamAssassin for self-hosting or use Mythic Beasts | * Email - Thunderbird or Mutt, Dovecot and Postfix/Exim, SpamAssassin for self-hosting or use Mythic Beasts | ||
Revision as of 11:16, 14 April 2023
Why?
- Control over core business tools
- Rapid development
- Ability to fix bugs directly in some cases
- Self hosting
- Data protection, security and backups
Requirements
Most businesses need:
- Core operating system - Ubuntu (or Xubuntu)
- Invoicing and credit control
- Customer and supplier database (CRM) - Monica CRM
- Website - WordPress
- Word processing - LibreOffice
- Spreadsheets - LibreOffice
- Calendar/diary - Nextcloud + DAVx
- Email - Thunderbird or Mutt, Dovecot and Postfix/Exim, SpamAssassin for self-hosting or use Mythic Beasts
Outstanding issues
- Still need Microsoft Office to open some documents
- Scanner
- Label printer