Client Switching to Linux

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Michael Hipp wrote:
> I have a client that is considering switching to Linux on his desktops. 
> Yippee! Here's the app list we have to replace:
> 
> Windows XP  -> Red Hat 7.3 Pro
> MS Word     -> StarOffice 6.0
> MS Excel    ->  "
> MS PowerPnt ->  "
> MS Outlook  -> Evolution (???)
> MS Access   -> (keep a Win machine handy???)
> QuickBooks  -> (keep a Win machine handy???)
> Palm sync   -> ???
> 
> Is Evolution really a good replacement for Outlook? What do I do about 
> syncing the Palm?

There are quite a few options for this.  See freshmeat for suggestions.

> 
> This client is an attorney; very smart, tired of Windows. I already have a 
> server ready to go in his office (Dell PowerEdge 500SC with Red Hat 7.3 
> Pro).
> 
> Thoughts? Advice?

Either StarOffice-6.0 (if he's willing to spend the money) or 
OpenOffice-1.0 for Excel, Powerpoint stuff.  In fact, i'd say, instead 
of keeping additional hardware around, use VMware if he really must have 
any of the M$-Office stuff, or access/quickbooks.

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