Run Your Business on Linux
From the U.S. to Turkey, open source has already been adopted by governments around the world to save costs on expensive proprietary liscensing and deliver better services to communities. This idea can work for your business too!
Free and open source software can help drastically reduce the cost of running your IT deparment, freeing up more in your budget to focus on what you do best: providing great services to your clients.
Explore the articles below to learn more about the reasons and resources to upgrade your business to Linux!
Explore reasons and resources to upgrade your IT department
Microsoft to Charge an Annual Fee for Windows 10 Support: Article by Anuj Mudaliar
In 2025 – year year one, businesses will be charged a fee of $61 to receieve critical security patches that keep their organization and clients protected. By year three, $244. This is particularly worrisome for small-to-medium sized businesses, who may not have the same resources as enterprise-level companies to cover costs.
Learn more about the cost of security patches that may affect your organization – and remember, if you can’t upgrade your IT department to Windows 11, this doesn’t mean a landfill for your old tech and the hefty price of replacing hardware. It’s simply time for an Upgrade to Linux!
Rockin’ on without Microsoft: Article by David Becker.
Sterling Ball forever revolutionized his music business by upgrading to Linux and open source. He made the switch after being hit with $100k in fees from liscensing issues with the proprietary software (such as Windows) his company previously used.
Explore this case study of how Sterling adopted Mozilla, Open Office, and Linux to the benefit of his business, and upgrade yours next!
Migrating to Linux From Windows Makes for Good Business: Article by Jack M. Germain.
Ready to get started? Explore the case study of GymBull’s transition to a Linux-exclusive small business with 25 employees, and Germain’s playbook to kickstart your upgrade next.
Expanding your IT department? 45 Drives is a Linux-first server company that can help your business switch to Linux and save costs! Explore their reasons for valuing Linux over Windows for clients satisfaction here.