[lugm.org] Linux Solution for Small Business

[BASTON]

Hi,

I'm trying to find out what Linux solution is best for our company where we
actually use Win Xp.
Here are some details about our company hardware, layout and requirements:

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Current Server specs:
Hp ML310 G5p x3220 | 2.40Ghz | 2GB RAM | 2 X 500GB Embedded NC326i Dual
Integrated Gigabit NICs HP P212/ZM Smart Array Controller  | windows server
2008


Basic application and operation requirements for each user would be:

   - Office editing
   - Internet access
   - Possibility to use Gmail with the offline mode option
   - Light photo editing
   - Accounting software / Quickbook 2002 alternative
   - Ability to use network printers
   - Fast access to USB drives
   - Ability to run Real Estate software,
Activimmo<http://www.activimmo.com/> through
   emulator (works fine with Wine) OR from Server2008 through RDP
   - Set different levels of permissions to access data on Server
   - Backup ?

I was recently suggested to keep Server 2008 and set up Ubuntu on standalone
computers or thin clients


Thanks for advising

Warm regards

Nicolas







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