A Linux desktop doesn’t belong in the office? Poppycock!!! We still use that word right? Here are 5 cross platform apps that are bridging the gaps between Linux and Windows.
1. Evolution
Replaces: Outlook
We all need email right? Whether it’s so that the boss can give us orders, or to catch up with our friends from another state. Not only does Novell’s Evolution empower us to email like a pro, but it brings to the table an Address book, a Calendar, Tasks……basically the same thing you had with Outlook, which is important to help users feel comfortable with their switch.
2. Firefox
Replaces: Internet Explorer
Firefox is a great package all around. An extensible interface harnesses the power of the Open Source to bring you tools you never thought of before. Not to mention, it claims to be more secure than IE.
3. Open Office
Replaces Microsoft Office
What is better than having a word processor that can open and edit any standard word processing format? One that can do all that, plus open Microsoft proprietary formats. But Open Office is much more than a word processor. The suite can handle spreadsheets, presentations, project management, the list goes on.
4. The GIMP
Replaces: Photoshop and PSP
The GIMP is a free image manipulation program. It has all the power and tools that the other big dogs have. There is even a special version called GIMPshop that has the look and feel of Photoshop.
5. GnuCash
Ever used an accounting software? A double sided ledger? Ever used one that had any accounting feature you could hope for (besides printing money) for free? Even if you only need to balance your checkbook, GnuCash is worth a look.
What’s missing
Well, we covered email, word processing, image manipulation, accounting, and browsing. I’m not going to say that there is no great Linux music players out there, because that would be a lie. There are too many to mention here. But currently, none of them (that I know of) are completely cross platform. This is not a bad thing necessarily. Keep checking back and soon I will give you a list of those players.
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