Linux Desktop for university staff

[tepegoz]

> 
> Les Mikesell wrote:
> On Tue, 2005-02-15 at 19:48, David Curry wrote:
> 
> 
> > You make good points, Les.  I think there is another basic hurdle Linux
> > must clear before wide spread use is realized in a university
> > environment or elsewhere.  That hurdle is user friendliness (read
> > operates like an automobile, i.e. - the user can turn the key, put it in
> > gear, step on the gas and go without having to know anything at all
> > about what is going on under the hood) and independence in use
> > comparable to that made available by a standalone desktop running
> > DOS/Windows plus apps.
> > 
> 
> That's an illusion provided by pre-installed software and
> vast armies of IT staff maintaining, updating and adding
> 3rd party virus and spyware protection on those MS desktops.
> 
> The worst problem with Linux these days is the number of
> choices in desktops and applications Since they are mostly
> free you can kill a lot of time trying them all out, but
> you do get to pick the best for each type of use.
> 
> --
> Les Mikesell
> les at futuresource.com


I agree with the problem of wasting hours while trying different software.  this is why actually this thread is started. I tested some software, and others also. And we are trying to share our experience.



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