Linux and Open Source in Business Economy

Author: Fink (USA), translated by Lei Ziyu and others
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Publish Date: 2005-03-12
Features: Linux, as a portable, cross-platform open-source operating system, has become a mainstream operating system that can compete with Microsoft's Windows, but its application in the commercial economy is largely unknown. This book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the commercial value of Linux and open-source software, covering Linux's architecture, hardware and software vendor support, cost control, available training resources, as well as Linux's maturity and scalability, guiding readers into the world of Linux and open source. The second part, after readers gain a basic understanding of Linux and open-source systems, introduces how to integrate Linux with other open-source systems to meet different application needs across various fields. The third part presents real industry cases to demonstrate how using open-source systems can enhance corporate time efficiency, human resource management, and business models. The book is comprehensive, detailed, and persuasive, primarily aimed at business managers, with its main readership being technical decision-makers in enterprises, such as project leaders, technical heads, or even senior executives. It also holds some reference value for IT developers. Thousands of enterprises are working to reduce costs, improve adaptability, and develop new resources for strong business value by using Linux and open-source technologies. This book helps you accurately assess the benefits, costs, and risks of open source in enterprises, leveraging Linux and open source to win in competition. From a managerial perspective, it elaborates on each step and key topic of the Linux and open-source commercial lifecycle, covering everything from licenses to collaboration with open-source developer communities, including the following main content:
· Business Applications of Linux and Open Source
· The Core of the Linux Operating System
· Open Source: The Legal Path to Freedom
· Communities and Organizations
· Applying Linux
· The Cost of Linux and Open Source
· Action: Using Linux and Open Source
· The Bazaar of Large Enterprises
· Time Impact Value
· Business Models: Profit Acquisition
· Integrating Open Source with Your Business
· Human Resources: Acquiring Talent