Vista, Hmmmmmm? Can't see it myself.
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so then i could play online poker through linux? i really can't on os x.
On 3/16/07, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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....
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
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