Many employees and managers of small firms have difficulty choosing software. It is far from always possible to find the ideal combination of product quality and the price you have to pay for it.
Instructions
Step 1
The debate about which software (paid or free) is better to use has been going on for a very long time. Everyone must decide for himself what is really more important to him. Do not assume that paid programs have a huge number of advantages and have no disadvantages at all. This is not always the case.
Step 2
Choose several programs that are suitable for the tasks you need. Study their features carefully. Many paid software vendors provide an opportunity to conduct evaluative testing. Download the "trial" version of the program and try to work with it. Perhaps in a couple of weeks you will be ready to pay for the opportunity to work with this utility further.
Step 3
Estimate the load on the system created by the program. The downside to some powerful paid programs is that they have a ton of unnecessary features. For example, Microsoft Office has a wide range of features. At the same time, the average user uses only the World and Exel utilities. Their functionality is easily replaced by the Open Office program, which is distributed free of charge.
Step 4
Another negative aspect of using high-quality paid software is its high system requirements. Most of the free utilities are able to work stably even on weak "office" computers. Consider whether you are ready to purchase new PCs to run the applications you want.
Step 5
A significant drawback of free software is the lack of technical support. To work with some applications, it is extremely important to be able to get help in time with its configuration. Naturally, this is a big plus in favor of paid programs.
Step 6
If we talk about antivirus software, then it is better not to save on this type of programs. Practice shows that poor-quality system protection can lead not only to failures in its operation, but also to the loss of extremely important, and sometimes even secret information.
