[TriLUG] Deploying Linux to...Aunt Marge

[Steven Klund]

Jim,

I use Debian, and after readign your post I went to the link you
mentioned,  I used Konqueror, and everything worked well.  No problems.

Just thought you would like to try another browser before returning to
Win


Steve

On Sat, 2006-02-25 at 15:57 -0500, Jim Ray wrote:

> the question is not so much related to which linux distro to use as it 
> is related to what applications run on linux.  let's take my 3 year old 
> son's PC as an example prior to me dropping it on the concrete sidewalk 
> last month and hosing the box.  i installed ubuntu.  open office and 
> firefox could handle most of the apps you mentioned.  however, some of 
> the plugins for firefox that let him view the material at 
> http://www.pbskids.org were difficult to install or did not work.  so, i 
> ended up going back to windows xp pro for him.
> 
> for myself, i use open office on windows (my accounting, quickbooks, and 
> web design, dreamweaver, apps won't run on linux).  nonetheless, i am 
> able to work on a team that emails around a *.ppt file, manipulate the 
> file with open office, email it to the team members and have them use 
> powerpoint with no compatibility problems whatsoever.  i have received 
> highly formatted word *.doc files that looked funny in open office.  i 
> simply tell the authors to get a life and move on.
> 
> hth,
> 
> jim
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> James Brigman wrote:
> 
> >Hey guys;
> >
> >We on the list talk a great deal about ease of installation and use, and
> >kubuntu comes to the top in all those discussions. But I don't recall
> >any "road test discussions" where we've honestly tested how well a Linux
> >system copes with windows-oriented media coming off the 'net.
> >
> >I can see *some* Win-oriented media content on my own Linux boxes, but
> >to tell you the truth, if I get an attachment I can't see with
> >OpenOffice apps, I throw it away. I've treated that stuff like spam, but
> >now I realize a tremendous amount of windows (or Mac .avi) content runs
> >over the 'net that I don't even try to look at or listen to.
> >
> >So, rather than this being a simple "What's the best Linux for Aunt
> >Marge" question, what I'm asking is, "What's the best Linux for Aunt
> >Marge that won't make her ask me to re-install Windows a week later?"
> >
> >Which of the widely-used Linux distros is best for handling all types of
> >web content, doing home office type work (word, excel, powerpoint, maybe
> >project), burning CD's, uploading, managing and printing pics from a
> >digital camera, fresh and capable Firefox implementation with all the
> >good plugins, sending/receiving email and handling windows-oriented
> >media or email attachments? For this type of thing, does kubuntu rise to
> >the top of the heap again? I know Knoppix is a good "try before you buy"
> >option, but is it as good as kubuntu for installation and long term use?
> >
> >Note: No dogma, flame wars, opinion or speculation. War stories and
> >experiences welcomed and solicited.
> >
> >JKB
> >
> >  
> >
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