Ubuntu is a free computer operating system that can be downloaded and installed with one easy click. The following are just a few advantages that Ubuntu can provide a company:
However, after a little research I found that Microsoft Office Suite 2010 can be installed on Linux systems like Ubuntu. The common trend I found while researching was that the installation and use of Microsoft Office on Ubuntu is “not perfect, but good and can get the job done.” There is also a large chance of damaging your system during the installation. Also, it takes a lot of background work through PlayOnLinux to actually download the software and then associate the file to Ubuntu. So is Ubuntu truly worth the switch?
Now as great as all the features are on Ubuntu and as exciting and interesting as it would be to use a new operating system that largest downfall can truly jeopardize my company. Would Microsoft Office outweigh a social net app that allows my company to manage all our social networks in one location? Or would the use of Microsoft Office make the new feature of scrolling through open windows seem less efficient even thought my co-workers constantly work in multiple windows? To answer both of those questions, the answer is yes! We rely too much on Microsoft files to send to clients and sacrificing that would hurt our business and our bottom line. We cannot lose high volume accounts because clients have issues opening our files. While Ubuntu is a wonderful alternative to an operating system it truly is not the right answer for my company at this point in time.
- It’s FREE!
- Over 1,000 applications available for purchase and download
- Free storage on its cloud platform
- User friendly
- Ability to scroll through all open windows
- Mobile capabilities
- Compatibility with Microsoft programs
- Security
- Social media all in one
As great as Ubuntu sounds, is it right for every company? My current company relies on Microsoft programs, especially Microsoft Excel. Even though the Ubuntu website and many other sources state the LibreOffice Suite (the Linux version of Microsoft Office) is compatible with Windows infrastructure, I would still be hesitant to make the switch. My main concern for this is that we interact with clients on a daily basis and exchange file that are almost always Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel files. Will those files always be compatible? It would be complete shame to lose clients and revenue they bring in just because we have repeat issues with compatibility due to an operating system. Is it truly worth sacrificing clientele for a new operating system when our current Windows operating system works? Window has not failed us and we have had no issues with sharing documents and files with clients as we run on the same operating system and have no concern or worry about compatibility.
However, after a little research I found that Microsoft Office Suite 2010 can be installed on Linux systems like Ubuntu. The common trend I found while researching was that the installation and use of Microsoft Office on Ubuntu is “not perfect, but good and can get the job done.” There is also a large chance of damaging your system during the installation. Also, it takes a lot of background work through PlayOnLinux to actually download the software and then associate the file to Ubuntu. So is Ubuntu truly worth the switch?
Now as great as all the features are on Ubuntu and as exciting and interesting as it would be to use a new operating system that largest downfall can truly jeopardize my company. Would Microsoft Office outweigh a social net app that allows my company to manage all our social networks in one location? Or would the use of Microsoft Office make the new feature of scrolling through open windows seem less efficient even thought my co-workers constantly work in multiple windows? To answer both of those questions, the answer is yes! We rely too much on Microsoft files to send to clients and sacrificing that would hurt our business and our bottom line. We cannot lose high volume accounts because clients have issues opening our files. While Ubuntu is a wonderful alternative to an operating system it truly is not the right answer for my company at this point in time.
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