Software for Small Computer Systems

Sections of this topic

    Sections of This Topic Include

    Accounting Software
    What Free Software Means
    Various Perspectives
    Nonprofit (Additional Information for)

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    About Computers, Internet & Web
    . You may also want to
    look at the Library topic Fundraising
    for database and contact management software.

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    Accounting Software

    An accounting software package can greatly reduce the time
    to enter and manage accounting transactions, and generate financial
    statements. However, you still should have at least a basic understanding
    of the accounting process for your organization, including what
    journals are used and what general accounts exist. You must have
    good understanding of financial statements and how to analyze
    them — an accounting package cannot do this for you!

    NOTE: Many accounting packages will work for either nonprofit
    or for-profits — therefore, consider both of the following lists.

    For-Profits

    Accounting
    Software

    How to Choose the Best Small Business Accounting Software for Your Business

    Nonprofits

    Suggestions for Nonprofit Accounting Software (forum)

    Geared to For-Profits, but Also Apply to Nonprofits.

    How to Select Accounting Software
    Accounting Software Reviews

    What “free” software means

    What is open source? Why use open-source software?
    The Free Software Definition
    What is Free Software?

    Sources of Free Software

    Free
    Software

    Tucows – Free Software and Shareware Downloads
    ONET Download.com
    For Mac
    users

    Also for Mac
    users

    Directory of Shareware

    Additional Software Information for Nonprofits

    Ten Steps to Selecting Software Successfully
    Tips
    on Using Database Software and Other Tech Tools

    Cap terra’s
    software directory

    Philanthropy
    Journal’s site

    NPO.NET: For and About
    Chicago Area Nonprofits

    Computer
    Use in Social Services Network CUSSN
    Coyote
    Communications Technology Tips for Not-for-Profit Public Sector
    Orgs

    River
    Guide’s index and comparison of software

    The Nonprofit Software Index — Your source for
    information on software for nonprofit organizations

    Software Discounts
    for Nonprofit and Academic Institutions

    Software directory for non-profit organizations


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