Information & How to

Migrating to Linux is a step-by-step process for any SMB. There is no silver bullet, no matter what the IT consultant might say. Linux has loads to offer small businesses; but it’s different in so many ways that leaving yourself and your employees enough time to adjust is critical.

This is one time when gingerly poking your toe into the water is the right thing to do. Moving away from the long-time Windows comfort zone can’t be done lightly or suddenly. Here are five steps to evaluating Linux for your small business:

 Choosing Linux for Your Business | PCMag.com.

Chances are good that if someone walked into your office right now and peeked over your shoulder, they would see a Windows operating system on your computer. But, did you know that you have a choice of something other than Windows for that computer on your desk, and that you have the same choice for the servers in your data center?

One of those choices is Ubuntu Linux, a greatly enhanced Debian-based Linux distribution that installs easily, has the familiar Windows look and feel, and operates well on older hardware (expensive upgrade not required). Linux fans tout the positive attributes, often at high decibel levels, of Ubuntu Linux, which is perhaps the world’s most popular Linux distribution.

Why Ubuntu Linux Is a Good Business Choice – PCWorld Business Center

Getting Started with Ubuntu 10.04 is a comprehensive beginners guide for the Ubuntu operating system. It is written under an open source license and is free for you to download, read, modify and share.

The manual will help you become familiar with everyday tasks such as surfing the web, listening to music and scanning documents. With an emphasis on easy to follow instructions, it is suitable for all levels of experience.

Getting Started with Ubuntu 10.04
http://ubuntu-manual.org/

1. Open a terminal window by going to Applications->Accessories->Terminal
2. Create a mount directory on your by
   sudo mkdir /media/remoteshare fstab
3. Create a Backup of your current fstab file
   sudo cp /etc/fstab /etc/fstab.backup

edit fstab
sudo nano /etc/fstab

add the following to the bottom but use your ip address username and password

#mount point on remote pc   Mount point on local   Username and password if required
//192.168.1.20/sharedfolder /media/remoteshare cifs user=username,pass=password

refresh the mounted drives
sudo mount -a