Re: LUG: Feedback RE: Just an introduction - Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:46:28 -0500

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

From : Ed Anderson <nilbus@nilbus.[redacted]>

Date : Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:46:28 -0500

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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