Re: FreeBSD as Desktop

From: Dan Kilbourne (bsd-lists_at_netophilia.net)
Date: 11/15/04

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    Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:51:47 -0500
To: Graham Bentley <gbentley@uk2.net>

    Graham Bentley extolled:
    >
    > 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
    >

    If you are looking for a lightweight mail app, I recommend either
    sylpheed (http://sylpheed.good-day.net/) or balsa
    (http://balsa.gnome.org/ - depends on gnome though). I used to use them
    when I would attempt to use a gui mailer - usually lasted about 24 hours
    before I was back with mutt :)

    As for other apps, it really depends on your needs. Most people seem to
    really like gaim (http://gaim.sourceforge.net/), xmms
    (http://www.xmms.org), although those are not so much about
    productivity. I personally use mostly console apps, such as mp3blaster
    and naim, so I cannot offer much more. 

    -- 
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Dan
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