Right on! I think that having a best practices policy just makes sense, even with Linux. And as you will discover from this article, others agree with this as well.

As millions of users already know, Linux is a great choice for home office use because it’s fast, secure, reliable, and cost-effective. If you use a computer for a home-based business, it’s important to expand your Linux administration efforts beyond installing the right applications. You’ll also want to choose the right hardware and Linux distribution, set up a backup and disaster recovery plan, pay attention to system security, and select the right ISP, so your home office will remain profitable, especially in the event of an unforeseen catastrophe.

We’ve assembled some advice on how to keep your business information systems running smoothly and reliably in an office with one or two primary machines. This advice is intended for people who use their machines primarily for traditional office tasks, such as writing, bookkeeping, email, and Internet use. [Read the rest]