> Ted Whalen wrote: >> >>Yes, Corel does distribute WordPerfect for Linux freely for >>non-commercial use, but only for Intel architectures. Those of us >>running Linux on Alphas, Sparcs, m68ks, or PowerPCs like my 2400 are >>out of luck. >> > That's weird! I thought the whole idea driving Linux was that it is > platform independent. That's only if it is distributed as source code (and even then you have to do some minor tweaking). Commercial applications, whetehr on linux. or Wintel, or Mac, are usually distributed as binaries only (i.e. just the program that actually runs). This means that they have already been compiled for a specific platform. Best Regards, Alex Timbol ------------------------------------------------------------------ Apple customers can be just a tad fanatical at times. On the scale of 10, where 10 is a suicide bomber, Apple customers rate about a 22. ---------------------- Proud Parents! Track your baby's milestones in an online database. http://www.growthspurts.com/default.asp?id=887 At lightyourfire you can learn about yourself & make new friends. http://www.lightyourfire.com/online/shopping/shopping.asp?id=86 Reliable Web Hosting & e-commerce. Agents can sign up & earn too! http://come.to/adgrafix.com ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> Dr. Bott LLC | Get a LapBottom with new �GRIPPIER� gripper pads! | http://www.drbott.com/prod/lapbot.html $23.00 Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
