The Open Source Office

Goals

My goal is to have the office run principally off Linux software that, nevertheless, plays nicely with any necessary Windows applications that we're running.

Spec Sheet

• Operating System Ubuntu
• Accounting GNU Cash
• Browser Firefox
• PHP IDE / Editor

1020 Office Furniture and Design Plans

Tom's Office Space Philosophy

• function is style : productivity before aesthetics, aesthetics before luxury
• furniture should be elegant, affordable, and lightweight¹
• mobile workspace (alternate time sitting and standing with room to roam)²
• vision before purchase (layout a floorplan)

The ideal office space? Something like the interface 3D data center from Minority Report.

¹I want to be able to relocate as 2 people without hiring a big renting van

²On the subject, see this slashdot article.

Anthony's Office Space Philosophy

• ergonomic AND aesthetic, Luxury not too important
• pictures on the wall- Logos (Wired-Jaw and eTooth), surfing, waves, etc.

Anthony's Business Philosophy

• must have products to support the business and business furniture.

Furniture/Supplies Wish List

• Desk
  • Ikea Workspace
  • Target  Home Office

• podium
• wastepaper basket (easy to get)
• whiteboard (easy to get)
• wall art (logo's,surfing)

(where are the girl posters?)

References

• hardy indoor plants
• feng shui plants