nightmorph 06/12/27 20:12:19 Modified: hb-desktop-graphical.xml Log: started expanding the graphical desktop chapter. TODO next: xfce. note: i'll try not to only focus on adding to swift's old stuff; rest assured this won't suck me away from my GDP duties. :)
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It seems as if the KDE project tries to contain everything a user might require from a desktop: games, development tools, office suites, imaging support, multimedia tools, desklets, system utilities, ... and all those build @@ -115,13 +115,14 @@ </p> <p> -The KDE project maintains much documentation (in various languages) and offers a -quick release cycle with new features and fixes available at every new release. -You'll find that the integration of the tools is flawless (the address book is -linked from the Personal Information Management tool <c>kontact</c>, E-mail -client <c>kmail</c>, Event Manager <c>kjournal</c> and of course the Address -book maintenance tool <c>kaddressbook</c>) and the configuration interface -<c>kcontrol</c> complete and well documented. +The <uri link="http://www.kde.org";>KDE project</uri> maintains much +documentation (in various languages) and offers a quick release cycle with new +features and fixes available at every new release. You'll find that the +integration of the tools is flawless (the address book is linked from the +Personal Information Management tool <c>kontact</c>, E-mail client <c>kmail</c>, +Event Manager <c>kjournal</c> and of course the Address book maintenance tool +<c>kaddressbook</c>) and the configuration interface <c>kcontrol</c> complete +and well documented. </p> <p> @@ -136,25 +137,26 @@ <body> <p> -The GNOME Foundation offers a consistent desktop environment (GNOME) which -is developed using strict guidelines, offering a maximum on usability (layout -and such is strictly defined). Many GNOME zealots are proud of their environment -because it is simple to use, yet powerful and fully functional. +The GNOME Foundation offers a consistent desktop environment (GNOME) which is +developed using strict guidelines, offering a maximum on usability (layout and +so on are strictly defined). Many GNOME enthusiasts are proud of their +environment because it is simple to use, yet powerful and fully functional. </p> <p> When you load up GNOME, you will notice that its interface is sober but well designed: the GNOME menu limits itself to the tools you'll most likely use while -hiding the rest of the tools that probably confuses most of the users anyway. +hiding the rest of the tools that probably confuse most of the users anyway. The window decoration is simple, but gives a nice finished look. Configuration -options are limited at first sight and very easy to comprehend. Real +options are limited at first sight but are very easy to comprehend. Real configuration gurus know that GNOME has a very extended configuration model, but it is hidden from the interface because most users wouldn't need it anyway. </p> <p> -The GNOME project has multi-lingual documentation and a good network of related -sites where you can find the latest news about GNOME and GNOME tools. +The <uri link="http://www.gnome/org";>GNOME project</uri> has multi-lingual +documentation and a good network of related sites where you can find the latest +news about GNOME and GNOME tools. </p> <p> @@ -254,10 +256,18 @@ full-featured office suite which uses a standard office file format and supports Microsoft Office documents to a great extend. There is also the <uri link="http://www.gnome.org/gnome-office/";>GNOME Office</uri>, a set of -separately developed applications for Word processing, Spreadsheet calculations +separately developed applications for word processing, spreadsheet calculations and database access. </p> +<p> +<uri link="http://www.abisource.ocom";>AbiWord</uri> is a good choice if you will +only be doing word processing. AbiWord is a full-featured word processor that is +much lighter and faster than OpenOffice, while still retaining complete +interoperability with industry-standard document types. Additionally, AbiWord +integrates particularly well with the GNOME desktop. +</p> + </body> </subsection> </section> -- [email protected] mailing list
