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Is there an open source alternative to Microsoft Outlook?

Is there an open source alternative to Microsoft Outlook?Do you mean in Windows?Because in KDE you have Kontact, and in Gnome you have Evolution. You could try googling to see if either of those have decent Windows ports. You'd probably have better luck finding one for Evolution.RE: Is there an...

Tags: Groupware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Kontact, open source alternative, Mozilla Thunderbird, open source, GNOME, KDE, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-07

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What would it take for you to switch to Linux?

Secret Service ProtectionI'd consider switching to Linux if I was provided presidential level protection. With all the spyware functionality built into Linux allowing serial killers to track your location, it's simply too dangerous to run Linux. You're literally asking to be killed. Save yourself, pay for your software.Linux - Whom...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, spyware

Discussion threads 2009-09-15

The desktop fight you've all been waiting for

The desktop fight you've all been waiting for*yawn*Tried both, and they're both Windows/MacOS wannabes. I'd much rather get the real thing.If you wanna go for free and cheap stuff, they're fine, but if you're able to pay for Windows - Windows 7 will beat KDE any time.Yeah! The fight of...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Linux-on-the-desktop, KDE, desktop, GNOME, KDE 4.2

Discussion threads 2009-04-13

Easy Windows 7 upgrades could earn Microsoft billions a year extra

Easy Windows 7 upgrades could earn Microsoft billions a year extraThat's assuming they use the same price structurefor the "equivalent" SKU's. But of course if they do, I would expect there to be a lot of whining.I won't whine myself because I have no plans on buying the Basic edition...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-02-03

Gmail disabled, eggs in one basket, etc.

Gmail disabled, eggs in one basket, etc.LOLComputing in the 'cloud' makes your head spin, doesn't it?Or maybe the it's cloud-computing spin-machine....This is why I cringe at thin clients......because it doesn't matter how good your backups are, if the server goes down nobody can work. Unless, of course, you can get...

Tags: E-mail providers, Google Gmail, IMAP, KMail, backup

Discussion threads 2008-02-20

Open Source Outlook Choices

Open Source Outlook ChoicesOutlook add-onsWHERE does one find out about Outlook add-ons?RE: Open Source Outlook ChoicesI don't think bundling is the answer. Interoperability is though. Just because MS thinks an e-mail/calendaring application should be bundled with office doesn't mean it should. If the integration between an e-mail client and OpenOffice...

Tags: Groupware, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, E-mail, Projity, Chandler, Microsoft Outlook, OOo, Open Source Outlook Choices, Mozilla Thunderbird, open source

Discussion threads 2007-09-11

Vista Hands On #15: Access shared folders from a Linux machine, part 2

Vista Hands On #15: Access shared folders from a Linux machine, part 2Another variation..... on this theme is to place the details in /etc/samba/smbfstab which is NOT world readable by everyone. A default smbfstab looks like[pre]# This file allows you to mount SMB/ CIFS shares during system# boot while...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Access, Linux server, Samba, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-04-03

Linux software apps - What's hot and what's not?

Linux software apps - What's hot and what's not?The apps I useOffice: OpenOffice.org, as it's pretty much the standard on Linux desktops.Email: I have Evolution set up for my Yahoo mail.Image editing/drawing: For most editing, I use the GIMP, but for advanced stuff I'd recommend Blender or Inkscape for SVG.CD/DVD...

Tags: OpenOffice, OPEN SOURCE, Web browsers, RSS, Java development tools, Linux software, K3b, Microsoft Office, GIMP, Mozilla Firefox, KDE, GNOME, disc, Gaim, software, Linux, Webmin

Discussion threads 2007-03-13

Proof that desktop Linux market is growing

Proof that desktop Linux market is growingFarStoneMany of the tools that FarStone sells are available as command line functions already present in most Linux distros. However, I am gald to see them get into the act. Many years ago I used FarStones CloneItI think it was called tool which works...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Desktops, OpenOffice, Linux, desktop, SuSE, desktop Linux

Discussion threads 2006-04-24

Desktop Linux opportunity is thick in the BRICK

Desktop Linux opportunity is thick in the BRICKOh no, it's the Year of the Linux Desktop,,, again.Yeah, right...The biggest thing is that the talk doesn't go away.Desktop Linux keeps getting better, and we see gains in the market every year. Microsoft's bet-the-farm approach with Vista and a completely new Office...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Desktops, OPEN SOURCE, Interesting Times, desktop, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Longhorn, Linux, desktop Linux, Microsoft Corp., Bill Gates, Desktop Linux opportunity

Discussion threads 2006-04-24

VMware-friendly change likely for Linux

VMware-friendly change likely for LinuxWhat? I don't get it.""For a long time, it was thought that we'd just merge the Xen patches as-is and be happy. But then, Linux would only run on Xen,""VMware runs everything already. Xen just needs some "special" help to get any OS running...

Tags: Performance management, Linux, VMware Inc., Xen, performance, operating system

Discussion threads 2006-04-13

Another Mactel consequence

Another Mactel consequenceMactel WAS a stupid decisionBrand differentiation is key in today's marketplace. It creates Buzz, clouds direct comparisons, and creates emotional ties to your product - its EVERYTHING you could hope for and advertising emphasizes it big time. Those Mac fanboys develop quite an "attitude" of superiority by emphasizing...

Tags: Operating systems, Brand differentiation, Apple Inc., OpenGL, hardware

Discussion threads 2006-04-13

Windows Vista operating system to include antispyware

Windows Vista operating system to include antispywareGood idea.Since all versions of Windows included features to integrate spyware on the fly, why not anti-spyware.Not a bad ideaI'm a Linux guy through and through, but I have to admit that I like their Antispyware program. Put simply, it works. Simple and effective.Just...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Viruses and worms, anti-spyware, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., spyware

Discussion threads 2005-10-18

KDE Case Study: Eureka! Translation

At Eureka! Translation, a technical translation firm specializing in English and French translation, the company has migrated their work platform to KDE on Linux. This includes workstations and servers. The day-to-day translation activities use KDE office and internet software which includes kontact & kolab for groupware & email, kopete IM,...

Tags: KDE, K Desktop Environment, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software

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