Linux consultancy

We are able to advise on how your business might benefit from the deployment of computer systems that use the GNU/Linux operating system and the many software packages that are available to work with Linux.

The benefits that many businesses gain by switching from Windows to Linux include:

• Greatly reduced software licencing costs.  Many high quality software packages for Linux are available at little or no charge.
• Greatly reduced hassle and downtime:  Linux based servers have an well earned reputation for stability and reliability and many people report that their Linux-based servers have achieved several months of constant uptime without neededing any attention.
• Greatly reduced security worries.  Although all computer systems have vulnerabilities, Linux based computers are immune to all of the most common software viruses.
• Lower hardware costs because older machines can be useful for longer.

If you want to upgrade an existing office there is no need to change everything in one swoop.  Linux-based computers can be introduced one-by-one if necessary to ensure you make a smooth transition.  Linux and Windows computers can co-exist on the same network and can share information.

Indeed it will often be desirable to keep some Windows-based computers for one task or another but upgrade other computers to Linux.  For example you might want to begin by installing a Linux file and print server while retaining Windows for all your desktop computers.

If you would like to start enjoying the benefits that Linux can bring to a business environment please contact us.  We'll be happy to explain what can and can't be achieved and to help you plan your migration route in a way that allows you to maximise your return on investment.  Don't delay, get in touch today.