+1 to the libreoffice approach. In my opinion one of the best ways to
transition is to take it piece by piece. Windows users can switch to
libreoffice, and once they get used that that it makes the jump to a
linux desktop much smoother.
Focus less on the OS and more on the applications. The lesson I learned
from Free Geek is that people are very quick to adopt Linux once they
see things like libreoffice and firefox doing exactly what they do on
Windows. You don't need to use linux to show off those applications ;)
Also note that Debian will probably require a significant amount of
extra work to make it function as a true replacement for Windows. If you
want to stay in the world of apt-get, go with one of the desktop
oriented derivatives.
On 3/24/21 11:21 AM, Michael Rasmussen wrote:
LibreOffice fits my bill. I switched between LibreOffice and Microsoft
Word while I was still employed. I do not recall any issues.
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Michael Rasmussen, Portland Oregon
Be Appropriate && Follow Your Curiosity
On 2021-03-24 11:09, Richard Owlett wrote:
I'd like to guide a retired couple away from Windows to Debian.
The critical application is Microsoft Word.
Can someone suggest a replacement Linux package.
I want them to find the replacement to be somewhat familiar.
Yes a poorly defined question, but I'm looking for a starting point.
TIA
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