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Analysis of SuSE Linux Desktop

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the up-the-flagpole dept.

pdajames writes "ZDNet UK has a look at the new SuSE Linux Desktop, running Microsoft Office. They seem to think Linux is just about there when it comes to desktop users, although their words about StarOffice are not so kind. It seems like some of the reality of desktop Linux is starting to match the hype." Not being an Office power user myself, I felt that way a long time ago, but it's cool to see projects like Evolution get some more street cred.

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  1. But it's still not quite there... by Radon+Knight · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The desktop might be polished, but they complain about a notable lack of polished apps. Essentially the author says that Evolution is about it. And, if you are going to run MS Office, what's the argument, again, for not running it under Windows?

    Still, this is a nice step forward. But don't read too much into the article - there is still a long way to go.

  2. Linux Desktop and the Evolution by DrugCheese · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Ive used a SuSE linux desktop for work for years and evolution takes it several steps closer to being perfect for the average office user to use.

    I've already replaced one XP/winroute gateway machine (dont ask me) with a linux box without anyone seeming to notice ... added a backup fileserver share for everyone without anyone asking where it came from ... the desktops are really the only objective left to conquer.

    Squad move out!
    Yes sir!

    --
    *DrugCheese rants*