22Oct
A new Linux-based server has been installed at a leading wealth management company in Kent by LIR.
The faster, 64-bit server has replaced an older model which ran for 3 years – providing the internet gateway, firewall, shared file storage and email for the firm of financial advisers.
Their new server now has a secure tunnel across the internet which provides daily backup to a remote location of all client files, and access for the company director if travelling to the office is not possible.
15Feb
An international company has chosen LIR to fulfil their IT needs at their new offices in Kent.
The contract will require LIR to advise and supply new internet facilities, a Linux-based server to store their design files and emails, plus complete network wiring. LIR will also advise on a new backup solution.
The company specialises in the design and supply of inflatable rubber dams and spillway gates. The company has been involved in rubber dam business in Europe since 1989 and in spillway gate business since 1997.
The contract will start before the company have left their existing office, and is expected to be completed in March.
08Sep
Linux Is Ready have been chosen to provide the Information Technology support for a English Language School in Kent.
The venue has a large computer room for students to use, and it made sense to change their current Windows based desktops to the Linux operating system – keeping costs down whilst providing greater reliability and security.
When the contract begins, it will include an overhaul of the current server installation, backup strategy, implementation of new LAMP based education software, better shared files for staff and open source telephone system.
29Aug
Linux Is Ready have helped The Wooden Toy Catalogue relaunch their web site, which is now based entirely on Open Source technology.
The successful Kent based company had been using closed proprietary software for their online operation, but have now switched to Magento eCommerce.
This new system is better for their business – allowing them greater flexibility, improved customer service, full compatibility with their current office software, and ofcourse cost savings!
The web site runs on a complete LAMP based system at http://www.woodentoysonline.co.uk
29May
A company in Kent who switched to a Linux based office server solution 4 years ago, have decided to change their web site and stock control system over to Open Source as well.
The decision to leave their current closed source proprietory software was reached after a very successful trial period of a leading Open Source ecommerce solution.
It provides them with better customer service, greater flexibility, integration with existing procedures, future proof features and cost savings.
Linux Is Ready consulted the business at every stage and assisted in the set up of this software – which will run on a complete LAMP system.
29May
Linux Is Ready have been chosen to provide the Information Technology support for a leading religious study centre.
The venue already has a greater proportion of Linux based computers to serve their students and staff, so it was a sensible decision to continue the Open Source practice.
The contract begins in July and will include an overhaul of the current server installations, backup strategy and implementation of a thin client system.
13Mar
Linux Is Ready have won the contract to supply a Linux-based server to a business which administers language schools worldwide.
Our company beat off the competition with a more economic pricing structure, professional IT strategy and rock-solid Open Source software.
We will also be overhauling the network infrastructure and upgrading some of the office desktop computers as part of the IT changeover, which will be completed by the beginning of April.
18Feb
Linux Is Ready have now completed the test phase of a central computer monitoring system. This allows the administrators easy access to the performance and statistics of servers, desktops and networks. The monitoring system is also available for clients to view if they so wish. Each new Linux-based server or desktop will have this facility, and the company will roll out the system onto existing clients’ computers during the next maintenance update.
26Nov
Today we launched our web site.
True to our word, it is made entirely on Open Source software – and is a typical example of LAMP technology.
- Operating System: Gentoo Linux
- Server Softwae: Apache
- Database: MySQL
- Page Language: PHP
The pages are being produced by another Open Source success story – WordPress.

Gentoo Linux

Apache

MySQL

php

WordPress