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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. Suse must be free by ramzak2k · · Score: 0, Troll

    If it has any chance to compete with windows, they should consider Redhat's strategy of allowing a free download (especially for home users) and charging for support. Right now, there is no chance to try it out without paying 80 bucks.

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    Siggy Say, Siggy Do
  2. Re:OpenOffice needs work. Open source hurts here by greg_barton · · Score: 0, Troll

    All this can be fixed. But because it's open source, it won't be.

    This should read, "All this can be fixed. But because it's open source, AND I WON'T GET OFF MY LAZY ASS AND HELP, BUT ONLY WANT TO BITCH, it won't be."

  3. MOD PARENT DOWN by akedia · · Score: 0, Troll

    I've never seen a more blatant trolling in my life. Let's dissect this post shall we?

    ...it's not yet as fucked up as redhat is...

    ...TROLL!

    ...plus linus uses suse at home...

    Last time I checked that was IRRELEVANT!

    And in closing...

    but gentoo is better.

    Oviously a Gentoo fanboy.

    I hereby proclaim this post FLAMEBAIT!

  4. Re:SO != OO.org by The+Bungi · · Score: 0, Troll
    because all the of the resources are preloaded into memory. take a look inside your startup programs

    Wow, you are teh 1337. I remove that after installing Office.

    please let me know where

    Well it has different weird bugs depending on where you run it. For example, in Windows it can't deal with certain HP printer drivers. Off the top of my head.

    and having to wait 8 more seconds. wow, talk about worker productivity.

    Whoosh!