Client Switching to Linux

[Keith Antoine]

On Monday 01 July 2002 09:56 am, Michael Hipp espoused with vigour:
> 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 (???)

Have you had a look at codweavers here ?

> MS Access   -> (keep a Win machine handy???)
> QuickBooks  -> (keep a Win machine handy???)

Have you considered vmware here??

> Palm sync   -> ???
>
> Is Evolution really a good replacement for Outlook? What do I do about
> syncing the Palm?
>
> 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?
>
> Michael
>
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Keith Antoine (GANDALF) aka 'skippy'
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