Bill: My recommendation would be to run Linux for its stability and then access the programs you need (Office, Outlook, etc.) via WINE. There is a very nice WINE interface available for $49, after a month to try it out, that lets most standard Windows software run smoothly and seamlessly. In fact, you can most likely do everything you'd want Windows to do from within Linux, using the standard Linux/KDE applications.
On 3/16/07, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Tom - I don't believe it is a hardware or memory problem as everything worked perfectly for the 2 years prior to installing "XP Repair Pro 2007". I have little doubt that program is the problem. The continuing problem is that neither I nor the tech folks at XP Repair Pro 2007 can figure out how to get Outlook to download and send email. I check for spyware regularly, though I don't expect that is the problem. It remains a mystery, but one that is merely annoying, not a show stopper. BillR ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'BillR'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 1:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers - hijackedtoMSOffice/Outlookreplacement > Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your perspective), I work on > a lot of Windows boxes. > > And over 90 percent of the issues I resolve can be attributed to one of > three causes. > > 1. Hardware not up the task, usually not enough memory. > > 2. Poorly written or incorrectly configured aftermarket application. For > example, aftermarket firewall and Windows firewall turned on. > > 3. A rogue application (spyware, etc) running, usually downloaded from a > porn or gambling site. > > Of the systems I manage, I have zero issues with Windows. And the > systems run a mix of 98, 2000 and XP. > > 2000 was my favorite OS but XP SR2 is rock solid. I'm doing trial Vista > installs now and I don't have an opinion of the OS yet. > > Office 2000 is excellent, Office XP is terrible and Office 2003 is even > better than 2000. > > Most who experience Office issues either don't have adequate hardware or > are experiencing issues with aftermarket software. Neither of these are > Microsoft's fault. > > Tom > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: 3/16/07 8:32 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers - hijacked > toMSOffice/Outlookreplacement > > Thanks Tom - I have been getting that feeling. The only real issue I > have > at the moment is that a recently installed system cleaner [XP Repair Pro > > 2007] has caused Outlook to crash every time there is mail to download > or > send. The test settings works great and that test settings email is > fine to > both send and receive, the calendar and contacts works great, but I just > > can't send or receive regular emails. I do download a 'shell' that > includes > an extra several dozen lines of stuff, then puts the 'email' at the > wrong > end of the queue, and crashes Outlook. Every time. If there are no > emails > going out or coming in everything is fine with a 'send / receive' and it > > does not crash. I did a backup prior to running the program, but > restore > doesn't help. I have reinstalled Office twice and done 'detect and > repair' > about 5 times. Next attempt will be to install on the other hard drive > just > to see if that will help. XP Repair Pro 2007 folks say they don't > understand it either and are working on the problem, but no luck yet. I > > have had to go to an old version of Outlook Express to get email, and it > > does not integrate the calendar sharing function that I used a lot. > Quite > frustrating. > > Lee - I appreciate your suggestions >>"For e-mail, contacts and > scheduling, > take a look at Kontact, should be > installed by default on KDE-based distros like Mepis and Kubuntu.<< I > should have mentioned I am a frequent but casual user. I have not heard > of > the programs you mention. Will Kontact let me share a calendar with a > big > corporate MS Office user? > Thanks guys - BillR > 1981 300 SD 286k miles, and I got 28 mpg - half city, half open road > driving - on the first tank after my new glow plugs were installed. It > will > take awhile to pay for itself with the better MPG, but I like it. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 8:58 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers - hijacked to > MSOffice/Outlookreplacement > > >> Bill, >> >> You are 100% correct. For the casual user, Open Office is great but > for >> the >> power user there is nothing like MS Office. And 2003 is the best > version >> to >> date. >> >> Thanks, >> Tom Hargrave >> www.kegkits.com >> 256-656-1924 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of BillR >> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 7:51 AM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers - hijacked to MS >> Office/Outlookreplacement >> >> Luther, and other computer savvy folks, >> I have a 2 - 3 year old Compaq Presario, which I am reasonably happy > with >> [still miss my company owned laptop, though], running Windows XP. I > would >> be happy to find a good replacement for MS Office Professional 2003 - >> especially Outlook. From a quick look it does not seem that > OpenOffice >> deals with schedules and email, though I am sure contacts are > included.. >> Am >> >> I missing something? I do a fair amount of word processing, and am in > the >> middle of having to switch to Word from WP, but most of my computer > time >> is >> emails. It is helpful to be able to share calendars with my wife [at > her >> office] and my MiL in her attached apartment. Any suggestions? >> >> BillR >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 12:40 AM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers >> >> >>> http://www.openoffice.org >>> >>> does all you need, and is compatible with Micro$#IT.... >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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