FreeBSD as Desktop

From: Graham Bentley (gbentley_at_uk2.net)
Date: 11/15/04

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    Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 12:23:16 +0000
To: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org

    Hi All,

    I have just got 5.3 loaded on a desktop machine.

    This is a learning curve as I have a collegue who
    has an old Mac and I am trying to convert them
    over the the PC platform.

    I need to replicate some of the same applications
    and so far have :-

    XFCE4 as the WM / Desktop (does nice job of looking
    Mac like and seems prety bloat free :)

    The Gimp and QV for Graphics

    Abi Word for Docs (Don't really need full OO)

    Acrobat for PDF

    Firefox - Nice browser, seems quicker than NS but
    would be willing to try alternatives if you recommend
    it ?

    OK for email - what is the closest thing to KMail that
    doesnt require all the QT / K stuff to be loaded ? I have
    tried Mahogany and Mullberry but they both crash at
    certain points and seem a bit unstable. The emphasis
    is on smaller / lighter and dont really need calender
    like Evolution. Thunderbird seems a bit clunky. Would
    welcome suggestions :)

    Also, any apps that are not as obvious that may be
    usefull in an office environment - thanks for suggestions.

    Graham

    Custom PC North West
    Open Source Solutions
    http://www.cpcnw.co.uk
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