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> On 09-12-06 4:39 PM, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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>> ____/ Megabyte on Sunday 06 Dec 2009 21:56 : \____
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>>> On 09-12-06 5:17 AM, in article 2510354.MW8hzESeGD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Roy
>>> Schestowitz"<newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>>>> Top 10 killer apps for Linux Nerds
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>>>> | Linux users have just as many programs and
>>>> | applications available as other users, and
>>>> | these programs often rival their Windows and
>>>> | Macintosh compatible cousins. Developers have
>>>> | created a robust and dynamic network of
>>>> | applications designed to make Linux an
>>>> | increasingly prominent operating system in
>>>> | both the home and office. People from all
>>>> | over the world use these programs to enhance
>>>> | their Linux experience, to create or edit
>>>> | data, maintain databases, manipulate
>>>> | graphics, play games or media, browse the
>>>> | internet, and much more. While some of these
>>>> | programs are still in the infancy of
>>>> | development, there are hundreds of fully-
>>>> | developed, top-notch applications that
>>>> | revolutionize the Linux experience.
>>>> `----
>>>>
>>>> http://web2linux.com/?p=56
>>
>> The author pulled it. I've just rechecked other sites that point to it and it
>> worked for me last night. It's now gone.
>>
>>> Seems to be a bad link.
>>>
>>> As someone that uses Windows, OS X and Linux I don't agree with the author
>>> at least in terms of software on the business front. Take email\PIM's for
>>> example, sure there are lots of email applications but none, including
>>> Evolution or for that matter Entourage\Mail on the Mac, other than perhaps
>>> Notes combined with Domino provide the flexibility of Outlook when combined
>>> with MS Exchange. Integrated task management using Thunderbird is in it's
>>> infancy compared to Outlook. Even the Evolution option is not an option if
>>> you are on an Exchange 2007+ server.
>>>
>>> While OpenOffice is a good office suite substitute, the lack of VBA will be
>>> a constraint for some just like the lack of it in Office 2008 for Mac has
>>> been. There have been various discussions here on other incompatibilities
>>> in formats so large business often settle on one suite, usually MS Office.
>>>
>>> I was playing around with Project Management software recently and decided
>>> to start with what was available from the Ubuntu repositories. While one of
>>> the options looked fairly powerful with a type of scripting language, I
>>> eventually gave up as it seemed too complex for what I needed. Another
>>> program didn't seem to produce the output I wanted. I have used MS Project
>>> 2007 in the past and found it to be fairly intuitive in contrast to what I
>>> found under Ubuntu. I then tried OmniPlan on OS X which was likely the most
>>> intuitive I had come across.
>>>
>>> Computer based task management in terms of implementing GTD is a pretty
>>> popular area for many in the business world. Windows has plug-ins for
>>> Outlook and stand alone apps to cover this area. OS X has some incredible
>>> applications such as OmniFocus and Things. I haven't seen anything of the
>>> equivalent quality or scope on the Linux front. Yes there are web based and
>>> wiki options but those are available on the other platforms as well.
>>>
>>> This post is not intended as a slight against Linux because I'm sure there
>>> are other fields or areas where Linux beats out Windows or OS X in terms of
>>> available software but I for one do not think Linux offers programs that
>>> rival the Windows and Mac cousins, at least on the business front.
>>
>> Compatibility with software like Exchange ('server') is more of adaptation
>> that's not necessary if you build your environment upon standards. Some
>> specialised software can still run under wine, but there is usually something
>> better in Linux (Firefox and Apache for example).
>>
>> Given that even Office 2007 runs under Wine, I wonder what still doesn't run
>> under it. Even DirectX-based games usually work, DRM being an occasional
>> barrier (but that's being circumvented too).
>>
>
> I agree with you regarding the use of open standards, in fact if there
> was an open standard client and server that could provide the same
> simplicity and advanced capabilities of Outlook-Exchange I would
> certainly try it. I have yet to see one. I don't like the fact that MS
> uses proprietary standards within Outlook-Exchange which makes it
> impossible for OpenSource or other competitors to effectively
> inter-operate with it or compete against it.
>
> Suggesting the use of Crossover Office or Wine for Outlook-Exchange
> connectivity is not a viable option, I have used both in the past and
> too much does not function and it needs too. You can check the stated
> level of compatibility here of various Outlook versions:
>
> <http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibility/search?name=Outlook&search=app>
>
> Wine is a great concept but I have not found it all that useful. Apps
> that do run under it have terrible fonts in comparison to when running
> under Windows. Running in a virtual machine is a better option.
Microsoft also uses Outlook-Exchange for patent tax (ActiveSync).
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