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Computers for Your Small Business
By selfemployedblog | March 27, 2006
Deciding what operating system to use for your small business can be a daunting task. It may all boil down to what types of software programs you will need to perform daily tasks. I have worked on both Windows and Apple (OS X) operating systems and they both get the job done for the purposes I need them for. However, after switching to a Mac, I don’t see myself going back to a Windows OS any time in the future. I do keep a Windows laptop handy for checking web site displays as that is part of my job.
There are programs that are built and work better on Windows than on a Mac. For instance, I have read countless reviews of how much the Quickbooks finance software works very well on Windows and only so-so on a Mac. Those are the types of decisions you’ll have to ponder for your business. I am a little biased in my opinion as I love OS X and all that it offers. I am not aware of the types of programs available for OS X that would help to run a small store for example, but I’m sure there are many to choose from. There are always options, it is just a matter of trial and error and finding the best fit.
Here is a great web site that compares Windows XP with Mac OS X: XvsXP.com
Both operating systems cater to small business. My best advice would be to ask other small business owners what they use and/or have tried. Create a pros versus cons list, read plenty of reviews, and know your budget. After much research, you should be able to make a sound decision and hopefully get your business running on the right foot tech wise.
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