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Computing Can be Affordable and Powerful
At RCK Computer Services, we are here to maximize the value of your computer investment and to minimize the ecological consequences of your use of technology. One way we do that is by rebuilding used computer components with powerful and stable open source computer applications.
The pace of technological development has outpaced the life cycle of the previous generation of machines. As others upgrade, you can reap the benefits. Save for video editing or the most advanced of the new graphic games, most computer applications do not require the newest and fastest and most expensive hardware to deliver professional results and support either your productivity or enteratainment.
And when you make the upgrade to Gnu/Linux, known for its robust and efficient use of computing power, crash-proof stability and the sort of security that only open source can offer, you'll make the most of your computer investments.
Open Source Software is often called Free Software. The Free Software Foundation often makes the point, "Think free speech, not free beer." But you can also think free as in beer. The open nature of the software means that many eyes can participate in reviewing and developing the code, fixing the bugs and securing an application against hostile intrusion. The very same GPL and other OSS licenses which makes this collaborative, community driven and user focused application development possible, also guarantees that your access to this software is at a low and usually at no cost.
| Application | Proprietary Option | Open Source Option | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | MS Windows XP | $150.00 | Debian Gnu/Linux | $0.00 |
| Browser | Internet Explorer | Bundled | Mozilla Firefox | $0.00 |
| Email Client | Eudora Pro | $35.00 | Evolution | $0.00 |
| Image Manipulation | Photoshop | $500.00 | The GIMP | $0.00 |
| PDF Creation | Adobe Acrobat | $265.00 | Ghostview | $0.00 |
| Business Accounting | Peachtree Accounting | $180.00 | SQL-Ledger | $0.00 |
Give us a call. Whether you need a used machine for the students in the family or merely wish to maximize your businesses' existing IT investment, let us know what your computing needs are. We'll show you how we can serve them affordably and reliably.
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