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Linux on the Desktop

Posted by michael on from the penguin-in-every-pot dept.

Dhar writes: "Rob Valliere has posted a Windows vs. Linux review: "This review focused on Linux Red Hat 7.1 from a business user's view and attempted to answer my client's question "Can Linux be used as a replacement for Windows 2000". After an intensive hands-on Linux project lasting several months, I was able to provide my client with a pertinent answer to this question." I like the answer. ;-)" It's good that he covers the pitfalls he encountered; opportunities for improvement.

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  1. Re:Show me... by zulux · · Score: 3, Informative

    The Access killer you're looking for on Linux is called Kylix. http://www.borland.com/kylix/ It does everything Access does except it doesn't crash randomly and it doesn't corrupt flat-file databases. There is more of a learning curve for Kylix - but once you're past the "Make a Recipe Program For Grandma" stage, Kylix is more logical and more organized

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