My thoughts exactly. However, once can get all of the items in "c" to
work. The desktop database in the MS Access class is clearly missing, yet
very crucial point in the Linux desktop for small business and corporate
departments.
--Mattew
On Tue, 30 Apr 2002, David Johnston wrote:
> mslicker wrote:
> >
> > 1. Ensure the utmost in synergistic use of software by ensuring multiple
> > instances of applications share as much as possible
> > 2. Ensure everything works out of the box. select one app for each
> > major purpose and ensure it works perfectly ... (with) help pages
> > It should do the following and do it very cleanly and well:
> > a. Wordprocessing (quality MS Word import/export)
> > b. eMail & Groupware (shared calendars, etc.)
> > c. Browing the web (ensure flash, PDF, and real media works! And
> > ensure fonts are OK sized)
> > d. Spreadsheet (quality MS Excel import/export)
> > e. PalmOS synchronization must work
> > f. Database--needs desktop database in leage with MS Access
> > g. Presentation app (quality MS PowerPoint import/export)
> > h. Bitmap graphics application (the Gimp or Photoshop)
> > i. Flow Charting app (Kivio is good)
> > j. Project management app (something somewhat like MS Project)
> >
>
> This is a great list. Areas where I think it will be difficult to
> acheive:
>
> c) I don't know of any web browser that does all of this perfectly.
>
> f) Anybody know of a good database front end (in the same league with MS
> Access)? Granted, MS Access has its problems, but as a database
> frontend for duffers it's tough to beat.
>
> -David
>
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