Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 13:12:31 -0600 From: Chris <racerx@makeworld.com> To: Len Zettel <zettel@acm.org> Cc: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Recommended desktop? Message-ID: <420FA69F.9010603@makeworld.com> In-Reply-To: <200502131318.32282.zettel@acm.org> References: <200502131318.32282.zettel@acm.org>
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Len Zettel wrote: > I am looking for a desktop environment to run > with freebsd. I will be the sole user. > > Must-have: > graphical ftp client > spreadsheet package capable of handling .xls files > word processor capable of handling .doc files > ability to handle email > web browser. > > Given the above, the winner will be the one whose > ins and outs are the easiest to master thoroughly - likely a > tradeoff between simplicity of design and implementation > and thoroughness of documentation. > > I have been in the computer biz since 1962 and have > been paid to program in C, BASIC, and Forth, among > others. I have been notorious for reading manuals. > > Suggestions? > -LenZ- For a WindowManager: If you want a Windows-is feel KDE Otherwise: Gnome FluxBox etc. Graphical FTP Client: Kbear Gftp (My personal choice) SpeadSheet and Word Proc: OpenOffice K-Office (KDE & Gnome) Abu-Word for word proc. Email: KMail Thunderbird (Personal choice) Evolution (For that Outlook feel etc.) Web Browsing: Firefox (My personal choice) Konqueror (KDE) Mozilla Netscape Opera (a fine browser - would be my 2nd choice) There are others - check /usr/ports -- Best regards, Chris Simple jobs always get put off because there will be time to do them later.
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