Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 12:23:16 +0000 From: Graham Bentley <gbentley@uk2.net> To: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Subject: FreeBSD as Desktop Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20041115122316.008217d0@mail.uk2.net> In-Reply-To: <20041115120102.679B816A4D4@hub.freebsd.org>
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Hi All, I have just got 5.3 loaded on a desktop machine. This is a learning curve as I have a collegue who has an old Mac and I am trying to convert them over the the PC platform. I need to replicate some of the same applications and so far have :- XFCE4 as the WM / Desktop (does nice job of looking Mac like and seems prety bloat free :) The Gimp and QV for Graphics Abi Word for Docs (Don't really need full OO) Acrobat for PDF Firefox - Nice browser, seems quicker than NS but would be willing to try alternatives if you recommend it ? OK for email - what is the closest thing to KMail that doesnt require all the QT / K stuff to be loaded ? I have tried Mahogany and Mullberry but they both crash at certain points and seem a bit unstable. The emphasis is on smaller / lighter and dont really need calender like Evolution. Thunderbird seems a bit clunky. Would welcome suggestions :) Also, any apps that are not as obvious that may be usefull in an office environment - thanks for suggestions. Graham Custom PC North West Open Source Solutions http://www.cpcnw.co.uk
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