

And a small but growing number of SMBs run Linux on desktop systems. Many organizations have also experimented with running some open source applications on their Windows or OS X desktops.

Many businesses have their first open source experience when they deploy a Linux-based server, and our list includes a wide variety of server software, such as operating systems, accounting, ERP and mail and groupware solutions. This month, we’ve updated our list of open source software that are good options for SMBs. In addition, many open source applications offer additional features or better usability when compared with their closed source counterparts.
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For small and medium-sized businesses looking to save money, open source applications offer an easy way to reduce expenses related to software licensing and subscriptions.
