Well this comes to mind as the CDs are on my desk :) ModelSim PE/SE says it works on desktops running Linux AMD64, IPF, and x86 compatible (amongst other things). Support contracts available, etc, from Mentor Graphics, http://www.model.com/ for this item. Definitely non-free and commercially recognisable, at least in the electronics design space.
But I suspect you are thinking about office software. Really there is a lot of software available if your sales reps just took the time to find out what their customers really wanted rather than trying to push something onto them. Gently invite them to use a search engine, and search for a generic description of the item rather than a brand name. - Jill. -----Original Message----- From: James Gray [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 17 December 2004 11:26 AM To: SLUG Subject: [SLUG] Production Ready software on Linux Hi All, The sales guys have asked me a question. What commercially "recognisable" software is available AND supported on Linux. They gave "MYOB"[1] and "Star Office". They don't want stuff that runs via emulators (wine etc), or virtual machines (VMWare, BOCHS etc) - they want real, native Linux ELF binaries :) Desktop software is preferred as there is plenty for the backend. Also, little "do a single task" apps (like Real Player, and Acrobat Reader) aren't really what they're after either. Open/closed source, BSD/GPL/other isn't a factor. So how about it folks? What have you seen/heard of that is offered as a NATIVE Linux app and is commercially produced/supported etc. Any links or publisher's websites would be most beneficial. Cheers, James [1] Word has it they (MYOB) are releasing a native Linux version some time next year. -- "When I get real bored, I like to drive downtown and get a great parking spot, then sit in my car and count how many people ask me if I'm leaving." -- Steven Wright -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT NOTICES This email (including any documents referred to in, or attached, to this email) may contain information that is personal, confidential or the subject of copyright or other proprietary rights in favour of Aristocrat, its affiliates or third parties. This email is intended only for the named addressee. Any privacy, confidence, copyright or other proprietary rights in favour of Aristocrat, its affiliates or third parties, is not lost because this email was sent to you by mistake. If you received this email by mistake you should: (i) not copy, disclose, distribute or otherwise use it, or its contents, without the consent of Aristocrat or the owner of the relevant rights; (ii) let us know of the mistake by reply email or by telephone (+61 2 9413 6300); and (iii) delete it from your system and destroy all copies. Any personal information contained in this email must be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Electronic and internet communications can be interfered with or affected by viruses and other defects. As a result, such communications may not be successfully received or, if received, may cause interference with the integrity of receiving, processing or related systems (including hardware, software and data or information on, or using, that hardware or software). Aristocrat gives no assurances in relation to these matters. If you have any doubts about the veracity or integrity of any electronic communication we appear to have sent you, please call +61 2 9413 6300 for clarification. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
