Hi Phil:
With regards to the FTP program, try FileRunner - it is a very good
X-Windows program that provides a File Manager like interface. It allows
you to browse directories on your local drives as well as connect to
remote systems via FTP and browse (and transfer files) as though they were
local.
There is a version of Netscape that runs under Linux; I'm not sure if the
composer part is there but the browser certainly is and it works good too.
With regards to compressing and uncompressing files, you will need two
tools: tar and gzip. tar is used to collect a bunch of files into one
large file. Then, you would use gzip on that large file to compress it
(gzip is also used to uncompress: use the -d option).
As far as office productivity tools, look into ApplixWare and StarOffice.
I haven't used or even tried either one but I've heard that they exist.
Good luck
-Rod
On Wed, 21 Oct 1998, Phil Deane wrote:
> Hi Folks
>
> I have been using linux for maybe just inder a month, and I am starting
> to notice that I am lacking in a few aspects, comapred to when i was
> using windows. I have asked various people on IRC, and freinds using
> linux, but to no avial, so you guys are next on my port of call list.
>
> What I am looking for is a some software advice. I have the basic setup
> running salckware 3.5 with 2.0.35 kernel and fvwm95.
>
> I am looking for some utils/apps/spftware that will help me. For
> example, if I was running win95 you would probably tell me to get
> winzip, adobe reader, msoffice etc.
>
> I am looking for preferably free software(I know most software is free
> on linux, but some such as OSS and wordperfect arn't)
>
> I am looking for a good Word processor,spreadsheet (like MSOffice, is
> WYSIWYG)
> an X Based FTP client (Like cute ftp, ie point and click)
> good sound software, (ie Mp3 player/encoder, wav recorder etc)
> scanner software
> graphics progs
> and any other little program you find invaluable, or think someone would
> find useful on their system. I am primarily looking for X based
> software, as it is easily just now.
>
> Also perhaps a good HTML prog, like netscape composer but better ( I use
> Visual Page on win95)
>
> Thanks in advance :)
>
> Phil
> The Miracle Express
> htp://queen.ontheweb.nu
>
