Tom Huckstep <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I'd like to introduce some of my friends to Debian. However, they > expect an OS to be simple to set up and use, and to look very nice. > > I am quite happy to set it up for them, I'm sure that they will have > no problems getting used to the Gnome desktop environment.
I guess this means they're (micro)soft-wired. The icewm window manager is always worth a look; IMHO you don't need the Gnome panel... TkDesk is fine too. > However, > there are two things that they will demand: office software and a > decent printer. So, I have two questions: > > 1) What office software is available (preferably free, but non-free > is fine) for Debian? StarOffice 5.2; SIAG Office (Applix Ware, WP Office. I wouldn't recommend WP!) ... and probably many more > 2) Are there any printers recommended for use with Debian? > > Tom A PostScript laser printer with a paper tray and at least 6 MB RAM (assuming 600 dpi). Check out www.linuxprinting.org Andre
