hey, i'll give it a go! thanks for the head's up. linux and the
associated apps has still come a long way since the days of rh 4.2 and
linuxconf even if a real media or shockwave plugin won't give up to go
without a hassle in firefox.
Steven Klund wrote:
Jim,
I use Debian, and after readign your post I went to the link you
mentioned, I used Konqueror, and everything worked well. No problems.
Just thought you would like to try another browser before returning to
Win
Steve
On Sat, 2006-02-25 at 15:57 -0500, Jim Ray wrote:
the question is not so much related to which linux distro to use as it
is related to what applications run on linux. let's take my 3 year old
son's PC as an example prior to me dropping it on the concrete sidewalk
last month and hosing the box. i installed ubuntu. open office and
firefox could handle most of the apps you mentioned. however, some of
the plugins for firefox that let him view the material at
http://www.pbskids.org were difficult to install or did not work. so, i
ended up going back to windows xp pro for him.
for myself, i use open office on windows (my accounting, quickbooks, and
web design, dreamweaver, apps won't run on linux). nonetheless, i am
able to work on a team that emails around a *.ppt file, manipulate the
file with open office, email it to the team members and have them use
powerpoint with no compatibility problems whatsoever. i have received
highly formatted word *.doc files that looked funny in open office. i
simply tell the authors to get a life and move on.
hth,
jim
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James Brigman wrote:
Hey guys;
We on the list talk a great deal about ease of installation and use, and
kubuntu comes to the top in all those discussions. But I don't recall
any "road test discussions" where we've honestly tested how well a Linux
system copes with windows-oriented media coming off the 'net.
I can see *some* Win-oriented media content on my own Linux boxes, but
to tell you the truth, if I get an attachment I can't see with
OpenOffice apps, I throw it away. I've treated that stuff like spam, but
now I realize a tremendous amount of windows (or Mac .avi) content runs
over the 'net that I don't even try to look at or listen to.
So, rather than this being a simple "What's the best Linux for Aunt
Marge" question, what I'm asking is, "What's the best Linux for Aunt
Marge that won't make her ask me to re-install Windows a week later?"
Which of the widely-used Linux distros is best for handling all types of
web content, doing home office type work (word, excel, powerpoint, maybe
project), burning CD's, uploading, managing and printing pics from a
digital camera, fresh and capable Firefox implementation with all the
good plugins, sending/receiving email and handling windows-oriented
media or email attachments? For this type of thing, does kubuntu rise to
the top of the heap again? I know Knoppix is a good "try before you buy"
option, but is it as good as kubuntu for installation and long term use?
Note: No dogma, flame wars, opinion or speculation. War stories and
experiences welcomed and solicited.
JKB
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