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November 2013 » Linux for CPAs
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Jay Starkman, CPA
There are good reasons for CPAs to use Linux in a Windows-dominated professional environment. An operating system is primarily the interface between the user, productivity programs, and the computer’s hardware. Although more programs are available under Windows, Linux offers great free alternatives that users can easily install, as long as they have an Internet connection. Linux can run all kinds of software, which are often easier to install and uninstall and do not require activation, and can improve productivity through multiple desktops, tabbed open files, and tabbed command shells. The sidebar, Advantages and Disadvantages of Linux, provides an overview of the benefits and challenges of using Linux, discussed in greater detail in the following sections.
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