Re: Crossover Office, Wine
From: Matt (spmlover_at_sbcglobal.net)
Date: 03/14/04
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Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 21:55:13 GMT
Todd wrote:
> I was looking around on Google for Linux versions of Windows software that
> my wife and I consistantly use and came across CrossOver Office. How does
> it compare to Wine? I believe that Wine comes with Mandrake 10 (which I
> downloaded), is there a reason to purchase CrossOver Office? My guess is
> that it may just be more polished and user friendly.
>
> My wife uses MS Publisher a lot and loves it and I use Quickbooks everyday
> and it will be rather difficult to completely dump Windows if we can't get
> the same functionality with Linux. She does not quite share my enthusiasm
> with making the switch but as long as she can continue doing her thing she
> is willing to give it a whirl.
>
> BTW, what are the chances of syncing Evolution with my Dell X5? My guess
> is 'not anytime soon'. Hmmm, a version of Linux with Evolution for the
> Dell X5, now there is a thought...<grin>
>
> I'm hoping to put Mandrake 10 on my desktop next week and if all works out
> I'll put it on my laptop and then when I get all the kinks worked out I'll
> put it on her laptop. The kids share an older computer with Win 98 and all
> of their games, some learn Spanish software, etc., that one will stay in
> the Windows world for a bit...
>
Earlier, I read post in alt.os.linux.mandrake about compatibility between
the 2 Operating Systems. There was a link to a site to compare which linux
aplication can perform the same task as its windows equivilant.
Check it out here:
http://linuxshop.ru/linuxbegin/win-lin-soft-en/table.shtml
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