Hi guys, What about the promise of using Linux-type apps with OS X? OfficeLinux or similar just announced today the latest release (free, of course) and OS X version pending. Maybe there's hope for Apple, after all. Exit strategy, anyone? George
--- Alex Nonnemacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My last bout with Linux was with Yellow Dog 2.2, and > then I installed > Mandrake 8.2, both on my PowerBook. This spanned > Spring 2002 through the > end of June, I'd say. I still belong to the YDL > mailing lists, in fact. > > Ryan, I understand you do internet hosting? That's > definitely one of > Linux's documented strenghts. > > Did you try it as a desktop PC? Just look at the > number of USB printers > supported. I dug out my old Epson 740, because > that's what I had of the > few supported, and although I could get it to print, > I had to work at > it. Installing Ximian Gnome on YDL made my CD > directory go "poof." > Again, I got it back: a multiday challenge with a > reward, and that's > where I discovered the joys of fstab. Unplugging > Mandrake from my > ethernet router resulted in my having to rerun the > Network DrakConfig > utility all over again. Dependencies? I've got to > stop, because I'm > breaking out into a cold sweat. > > I'm glad it works without a hitch for you, though. > > > Whoa whoa whoa. When did you last you Linux? I use > it daily, the only > > things it doesn't recognize is old equipment. > Especially no-name > > equipment. > > > > I definitely cannot agree with you here. > > alex nonnemacher > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
