I have a friend that has lost their job and can't find another, so they have decided to go back into business for themselves. Friend needs small business book keeping software and I read that the latest SUSE 10.1 has such a program included. Before making that recommendation (and probably the download and installation for my friend who is computer illiterate), I thought I would ask the smartest computer community I know of first. (that's you guys)
Linux on the iBook the friend already has seems to be the best option for someone with no money to spend.