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Hi Valued Customer,
Summer is in full swing and there are hot savings to be had in the IT world. You hear a lot about FREE and open source. You might be skeptical about how FREE it really is (i.e., difficult or time consuming). In this newsletter we provide you with real-world advice on how to easily leverage the power of free software with some tips sprinkled in on how to be productive.
Enjoy!
The R&B Communications Team
Cool savings on computer essentials
 Replace Microsoft Office with Open Office:
Word, Excel and Powerpoint are everyday essentials for businesses around the world. A recent check on the bulk pricing for Microsoft Office with a certified Microsoft reseller offered each license at $259 as a special offer, when 15 or more licenses are purchased (Data Resolution, dataresolution.net). For an organization of 15 people, that's a cost of almost $4,000. Not only that, but then there is also the license cost for the Windows operating system. OpenOffice.org's office suite is free, and a complete solution to Microsoft's proprietary office software. Read full article
Laptops help keep us mobile and productive - unless they die A common complaint about laptop computers is that their battery life does not support prolonged computer use. It can be very aggravating and unproductive when a laptop dies as you are trying to write a report/presentation that is several pages long. To maintain mobility / productivity and avoid having to constantly use a power cord, try implementing the following tips the extend the life of your laptop battery. Read full article
 Reduce stress, increase productivity with good computer habits
You can improve your productivity and efficiency by keeping your work system organized and adopting good habits when you're using the computer. Here are some steps you can take to make things easier and to keep stress from getting the better part of you. Read full article
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 About Open Source"Open Source" is a development method for software that harnesses the power of distributed peer review and transparency of process. The promise of open source is better quality, higher reliability, more flexibility, lower cost, and an end to predatory vendor lock-in. Learn moreWhy Open Source?All software has source code. Open source software grants every user
access to that code. Freedom means choice. Choice means power.
That's why we believe open source is inevitable. It returns
control to the customer. You can see the code, change it, learn from it.
Bugs are found and fixed quickly. And when customers are unhappy with
one vendor, they can choose another without overhauling their entire
infrastructure. No more technology lock-in. No more monopolies. Learn More
100% Open Source is good for your business!
Watch this video - Open Expo 2009
List of free Open Source software
R&B News Highlights
- Our latest client satisfaction survey ------- 93% of respondents indicated they would refer R&B Communications to another colleague! Thank you for your feedback! We are working on improvements to raise our client satisfaction even more in the upcoming months.
- We are excited to be involved in helping launch a very big social and marketplace initiative in August - eAhoy portal -- where you can shop, sell or connect locally or globally.
- Nevada County has just selected us to continue with their county-wide workstation installations over the next 12 months.
- We are working with Western Sierra Medical Clinic to develop a new corporate brand identity and website.
- We are now proud to be the hosting partner for Alexander Rossi's Team Rossi Motorsports website and email.
- And much, much more.
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