on 3/2/05 4:49 PM, GDB-B&W-X.3.8 at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > If you install the X window system you can run Open Office to edit Word > docs, Gimp to edit photos, as well as other Unix/Linux programs to > handle all kinds of tasks. There are other native OSX > freeware/shareware programs out there also. Many FTP programs as well > and Preview will open PDF files if that is what you need Acrobat for. > BTW, the X window system comes with Panther, but it's a bit difficult > to find for Jag sometimes. As far as speed and RAM are concerned, more > is better, but I find acceptable performance even on my beige G3 with a > 266 Mhz processor.
Is "Open Office" actually Word, or does it just open the documents? I've been using Word much of the time every day since system 6, and can't imagine giving it up-- AppleWorks isn't remotely as good, in fact the couple of times I've tried it it's driven me goofy. Same goes for Photoshop, even if you only need a few of its gazillion capacities, losing those few is likewise unimaginable. As for Acrobat, I need it to *create* PDFs, not to read them. Anyway as previously stated, I'm going to try X, but with many reservations. Best, Victoria -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
