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In previous blog entries we've looked at some of the unique productivity-enhancing features of the Ubuntu OS. Ubuntu comes packed with tricks for business power users, and today we're going to take a look at Ubuntu Workspaces.

In a great piece of news from The Guardian, the UK government is looking to make the switch from Microsoft Office software to open source.

Our latest blog entry on tools and tips for boosting business productivity refers not to an add-on or third-party product, but an integral part of the Ubuntu operating system (OS). Ubuntu's beautiful user interface allows the customer to independently pin any open window so that it always appears on top of all other windows. Let's briefly look at why this is such a terrific feature for business use.

In previous blog entries, we highlighted the imminent end of support for Windows XP, and how Ubuntu can function as a superior (and completely free) replacement. In this blog entry, we'll explore an innovative, easy method that businesses looking to make the switch to Ubuntu can use to retain Windows XP if needed.

Many businesses using Google Apps to host staff email accounts prefer to use dedicated desktop mail software such as Mozilla Thunderbird. This enables a "best of both worlds" scenario: the huge capacity and professional support of a business-grade Gmail account, coupled with the stability, flexibility, and powerful extensions ecosystem of Thunderbird (not to mention full offline access to email in an internet outage).

Pat Pilcher, writing for the New Zealand Herald today outlined alternative operating system (OS) choices in the face of Windows XP's imminent end of life. It's a useful article, and touches on the options available for migrating off the Windows platform altogether.

CryptoLocker is certainly one of the most concerning pieces of malicious software produced in recent years. Most likely developed by organised criminal enterprises, CryptoLocker works by using industry-standard data encryption technology to completely prevent access to your files and and folders.

We've recently advised several small businesses and startups on recommended CMS products for website hosting. We'd like to share some of our thoughts with you in this blog entry.

TechRepublic UK recently reported on the successful conclusion of the City of Munich's massive, multi-year project to migrate to free and open source software. The article makes for compelling reading due to the sheer scale of the migration (Munich is Germany's third largest city), and the factors which ultimately lead to open source replacing the proprietary status quo.