Ubuntu for Small Business

[Keith Richie]

On 9/13/05, jimcooncat <ulist at gs1.ubuntuforums.org> wrote:
> 
> The original topic is very interesting to me, though it seems the
> postings in this thread are going into the merits of IM in small
> business. So include it, and if the business doesn't want it, they
> don't have to use it!
> 
> 
> 
> What I'd like to see is a sub-distro similar to Edubuntu, where you can
> plug in workstations and POS terminals easily with LTSP. Plus:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> - full double-entry bookkeeping
> 
> - Postgresql backend
> 
> - The Horde or similar email/workgroup setup
> 
> - Multiple businesses/domains
> 
> - rsync offsite backups (maybe with rsnapshot)
> 
> - content management for websites
> 
> - optional cd with remote access tools for Linux, Windows, and Mac
> 
> - import tools for accounting and contact data
> 
> 
> 
> Should be easily installable by a neighborhood geek with help from the
> business owner to provide specifics. A "wizard" would be very helpful
> for installation, perhaps a web-based one that generates a downloadable
> installation script.
> 
> 
> 
> A target installation for one to thirty employees, also suitable for
> mini-mall type setups with several small businesses under one roof with
> central management.
> 
> 
> 
> What do you think?
> 
> 
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About the messaging, GAIM!!!

Set it up to use it's own internal jabber network, then use the
firewall to disable other IM ports. We use gaim at work to communicate
with other employees, and to request breaks.