We look at five open source image-editing programs you can use to tweak your small business website graphics and product shots. And they're all free.
These open source mobile Android devices span the smartphone and tablet gamut and offer small business a variety of get-it-done features.
You don’t have to spend a fortune, or much at all, to build your own website. These five open source programs offer ease of use, flexibility and a low cost of entry.
Ready to open your own online store? Take a look at these open source software options for your all your ecommerce needs.
Looking for an alternative to mainstream small business accounting software? We list the five best open source software programs -- and their features -- for small business accounting.
Part 2 of our series on Monowall, an open source firewall, focuses on using it to set up secure remote access.
Open source graphics programs offer affordable alternatives to commercially available software; we recently looked at five. Now Carla Schroder adds her six picks to help SMBs get the picture.
Choosing an open source messaging server can save you money and admin time without losing out on features. Take a look at what our favorite alternatives to Microsoft Exchange have to offer.
Travel a lot and tired of using computers that don’t have your favorite open source apps installed? Check out this list of the top 50 portable open source apps.
Why buy pricey commercial software (and licensing) when you can get the job done as well and for less with open source software? We've got 70 ways to replace traditional SMB software.
Katherine Noyes from PC World cites three reasons small businesses small businesses should not shy away from using open source PCs in their companies.
If you're looking for open source software for your business, take a look at our list of 15 of the best desktop applications for Linux.
This open source content management system has a definite learning curve, but it offers small businesses a free way to tame their critical information into an organized work flow.
A first look at LibreOffice, a new free open source office suite available now for download. This reviewer doesn't recommend it.
Cutting costs doesn't mean you have to cut corners. We've got five awesome alternatives to commercial small business software that won’t cost you a dime -- or a minute in productivity.
Open source software can bring real benefits to small business. But in order to reap those benefits, you need to evaluate the open source software project. Here are 10 tips on how to do just that.
The word "enterprise" might throw you, but some small business can benefit from RHEL 6. Our Linux expert explains who should consider it and who should opt for other Linux distros.
Despite Windows 7 hype, Windows XP remains the standard OS in many businesses. Should your small business take the leap to Windows 7 or switch to Linux-based Ubuntu instead?
This mega-list of open source networking tools includes something for everyone, whether you need to work on your home or small business network. There are even options if you want to grow into working with a large network.
OpenOffice, the free and Office-compatible open source productivity suite, is only the tip of the open source iceberg it turns out. PC World rounds up ten more free open source apps.
Likewise Open, the open source secure authentication application, takes the pain out of joining Linux – and Mac and Unix -- machines to Active Directory.
What's the value proposition for a small business when it comes to making the switch to Linux? That depends on the priorities of each business. But the key to a successful migration is a skilled leader.
Why spend more money on small business software than you absolutely have to? A brand name doesn’t mean it's the best, and these open source software applications can do the job for less.
This open source, cross-platform application for Linux and Windows combines email with calendaring and instant messaging. But does Spicebird fly?
Our resident Linux expert, not known for holding back, says if your IT support team doesn't have Linux skills, they're perpetrating IT malpractice.
SugarCRM 6, the latest version of the popular open source CRM application arrives with a host of new features.
Big businesses rely on professional customer relationship management (CRM) software, but SMBs can have powerful CRM tools at zero cost by using open source software, like SugarCRM.
You can make OpenOffice.org, the cross-platform, open source productivity suite, even more productive by adding extensions. We've got six that will make it a small business software powerhouse.
ITBusinessEdge SMB columnist Paul Mah reports on a survey by the CompTIA trade association showing that more small businesses are looking for help from new technology solutions such as virtualization and unified communications.
With an upgrade to its flagship Amanda Enterprise Edition data backup and disaster recovery software, Zmanda brings open source, enterprise-grade capabilities to SMB.
An interesting post about the importance of mobile sync in a post-desktop PC world.
A Linux operating system is an affordable alternative to Windows and Mac, but the choices can be confusing to the uninitiated. Here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision.
If you’re thinking about diving in to Linux to save money, we’ve got the tips, resources and advice to help you swim, not sink.
