{"product_id":"pro-freeware-and-open-source-solutions-for-business-money-saving-options-for-small-enterprises-paperback","title":"Pro Freeware and Open Source Solutions for Business: Money-Saving Options for Small Enterprises - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhillip Whitt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will point the way to numerous free, low-cost, and open-source software solutions that could provide viable alternatives to their paid counterparts. \u003ci\u003ePro Freeware and Open Source Solutions for Business\u003c\/i\u003e is now in its Second Edition; it has been thoroughly revised and updated. This book covers the most up-to-date software versions. Software described in the First Edition that is no longer available has been replaced with comparable titles when possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book starts with an office productivity tool known as OfficeLibre and goes on to explain CRM and compression software. You will then learn about desktop publishing, illustration, 3D modeling, and photo editing software. As we progress further, you will learn more about audio-video capture and editing software along with Openshot, an easy-to-use free video editor. You will also learn about available project planning and time tracking software, and much more. By the end of the book, you will have also gained knowledge about security programs, as well as how to use Linux on Windows and MacOS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the challenging economic times we find ourselves in, this book may be more important than ever to help small business owners eliminate and reduce costs, and keep more money in their business. .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the important differences between freeware and open-source software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscern which paid commercial software the free version replaces (when applicable).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain insight into how organizations and municipalities around the world adopting open-source software to save money on licensing fees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Primarily small business owners, solo entrepreneurs or freelancers on a budget, and cost efficiency experts.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will point the way to numerous free, low-cost, and open-source software solutions that could provide viable alternatives to their paid counterparts. \u003ci\u003ePro Freeware and Open Source Solutions for Business\u003c\/i\u003e is now in its Second Edition; it has been thoroughly revised and updated. This book covers the most up-to-date software versions. Software described in the First Edition that is no longer available has been replaced with comparable titles when possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book starts with an office productivity tool known as OfficeLibre and goes on to explain CRM and compression software. You will then learn about desktop publishing, illustration, 3D modeling, and photo editing software. As we progress further, you will learn more about audio-video capture and editing software along with Openshot, an easy-to-use free video editor. You will also learn about available project planning and time tracking software, and much more. By the end of the book, you will have also gained knowledge about security programs, as well as how to use Linux on Windows and MacOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the challenging economic times we find ourselves in, this book may be more important than ever to help small business owners eliminate and reduce costs, and keep more money in their business. .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the important differences between freeware and open-source software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscern which paid commercial software the free version replaces (when applicable).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain insight into how organizations and municipalities around the world adopting open-source software to save money on licensing fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhillip W. Whitt\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional digital retoucher, restoration artist, and author. . As a small business owner, he's had a good deal of experience in seeking out and using free or inexpensive alternatives to expensive, paid software in his business (starting with his discovery of Open Office in 2009). Even now, most of his work is accomplished using free programs such as LibreOffice for document creation, GIMP or Paint.NET for editing images, and Inkscape for vector drawing. Mr. Whitt has authored several books pertaining to image editing using free software for Apress Publishing. He's also produced several video tutorials for Apress as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 265\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718745624639,"sku":"9781484288405","price":87.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/1586efe5d784b68fceb1817464cf200d.webp?v=1765083098","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/pro-freeware-and-open-source-solutions-for-business-money-saving-options-for-small-enterprises-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}