Re: LUG: Feedback RE: Just an introduction - Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:58:34 -0500

Subject : Re: LUG: Feedback RE: Just an introduction

From : Justin <xjparkerx@gmail.[redacted]>

Date : Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:58:34 -0500

Just my $.02. OpenOffice is a good start; a total answer for some.
However, due to the fact that its community and corporate backing can't
seem to see eye to eye they need a little leadership.

http://www.gnome.org/~michael/blog/ooo-commit-stats-2008.html

You can also try IBM's Lotus Symphony. It's heavily based on OpenOffice
but a lot different. If IBM can continue to provide leadership it seems
that Lotus Symphony has this will be a good project. Aside from the
fact that it only comes in 32 bit ATM it is as available as OpenOffice
and easy to install.

http://symphony.lotus.com/software/lotus/symphony/home.nsf/home

Justin

Ed Anderson wrote:
> For situations where openoffice won't do, crossover-office is a great
> solution. It runs MS Office on Linux using wine libraries. It runs
> quite well. I recommend you try that out if you'd like to make the
> switch to linux. Needing Excel might not be tying you to Windows
> after all.
>
> Ed
>
> On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 9:41 AM, Richard Costello
> <Richard.Costello@ncmail.[redacted]> wrote:
>
>> Julian,
>> At work (real world), in the public sector, we are using Ubuntu Linux with
>> Vista and Windows/XP on some workstations and laptops.
>> We are seriously considering going all Linux on the laptops and drifting
>> away from MS.
>> Reasons: Linux is a solid OS, less malware problems, excellent support, and
>> a lot of freeware.
>> Problems: My staff encountered an MS Excel problem that could not be
>> resolved with Open Office.
>> The implications are that we are stuck with Office 2007 which ties us back
>> to the MS/OS. This may change as Open Office evolves.
>> Also, I dumped Netware, an NOS, for Ubuntu Linux Server, and the performance
>> in comparison is like night and day.
>> The Server runs solid and does not break a sweat in terms of utilization of
>> resources.
>> If you like the MS look try KDE Linux on your laptop although Ubuntu suits
>> me and my IT Staff just fine.
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Richard Costello
>> IT Manager
>> NC Public Staff Utilities Commission
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: lug-owner@lists.ncsu.[redacted] [mailto:lug-owner@lists.ncsu.[redacted]] On Behalf
>> Of Julian DeFronzo
>> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:19 AM
>> To: lug@lists.ncsu.[redacted]
>> Subject: LUG: Just an introduction
>>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> Just wanted to say hi, and introduce myself to the group. My name is
>> Julian DeFronzo, and I am a freshman Business Administration/IT major here
>> at State. I've been using linux (at home and at work) for almost 3 years
>> now, and was looking for a place where everyone else has the same passion
>> for linux as I do.
>>
>> I was wondering how the actual "group" works:
>>
>> *Are there meetings/gatherings? If so, when.
>> *How does membership work? ie dues, etc.
>>
>>
>> Also, I do have an actual question:
>>
>> I am debating whether to install linux (probably Ubuntu or Fedora)as my
>> main OS with a VM for Vista. I was wondering if anyone else is doing this,
>> and what obstacles the overcome, etc. My main issue that I can think of
>> right now is an iTunes (DRM and iPod) solution. Anything would be
>> appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Well that's it for now, I just wanted to introduce myself.
>>
>> ~Julian DeFronzo
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

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