Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:51:47 -0500 From: Dan Kilbourne <bsd-lists@netophilia.net> To: Graham Bentley <gbentley@uk2.net> Cc: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Subject: Re: FreeBSD as Desktop Message-ID: <20041115135147.GA56063@netophilia.net> In-Reply-To: <3.0.6.32.20041115122316.008217d0@mail.uk2.net> References: <20041115120102.679B816A4D4@hub.freebsd.org> <3.0.6.32.20041115122316.008217d0@mail.uk2.net>
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Graham Bentley extolled: > > 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 > If you are looking for a lightweight mail app, I recommend either sylpheed (http://sylpheed.good-day.net/) or balsa (http://balsa.gnome.org/ - depends on gnome though). I used to use them when I would attempt to use a gui mailer - usually lasted about 24 hours before I was back with mutt :) As for other apps, it really depends on your needs. Most people seem to really like gaim (http://gaim.sourceforge.net/), xmms (http://www.xmms.org), although those are not so much about productivity. I personally use mostly console apps, such as mp3blaster and naim, so I cannot offer much more. -- ___ Dan
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