----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Kreps"
On Monday 12 November 2001 18:46, Karol Pietrzak wrote:
On 13 Nov 2001, Gert-Jan Rodenburg wrote:
As for workstation comparisons: you won't find any, I don't think. Linux software is extremely limited and most would say it can't really compete. That is, unless all your apps have adequate Linux equivalents.
*Grin* I feel a Holy War coming on.....
Yes, I already felt the heat when posting the message. I specifically didn't specify myself as holding those opinions (e.g. "most would say...").
I do, however, feel I am correct when I say that Linux workstation software is limited. It's almost a fact.
Really? In what way? I've been using Linux (SuSE) exclusively for almost two years. At work I have to use W2K. I find my SuSE box at home more liberating and useful than the W2K, and certainly more stable.
It can't be on office suites. I have several good ones and two excellent ones to choose from in Linux and essentially only one choice in WinXX. (Software 602 can't really count because it doesn't behave like Office. That's the problem when one says that LInux office packages don't count because they aren't like or compatible with Office - it eliminates all office packages on any platform.)
Well, I like Linux as much as the next person, but MS Office simply blows away Open Office, Star Office and Applix. While I agree that it is overkill for most, the fact is that MS Office has what you want when you need it. Excel power users would be limited in any Linux spreadsheet. Excel is no longer just a number cruncher. I may not be crazy about MS, but I will admit they make a fine product in MS Office, though a tad bloated. (smile)
It can't be graphics. Gimp or Blender, to say nothing of Maya, is as good as they get. Krayon will get there. What's ya got it windows beyond Photoshop? Paint? :)
Dude, Windows has Ventura. Gimp is nice but when compared to the heavy weights... Then again, when Windows Graphic apps are compared to MAC apps...
It can't be accounting software. MoneyDance is as useful as Quicken for home use. GNUCash will do small businesses fine. Then there a dozen BIG5 packages.
No, here I disagree. I am a registered user of Moneydance and I think Sean is doing a fine job on it, but a replacement for Quicken? No way. I like the looks of KMyMoney2, but it is barely useable. GNUCash doesn't even come close to Quickbooks or Peachtree. Fact is the only reason I keep Windows around is for Quicken, TurboTax and Agent (news reader)
It can't be math or science. With MuPAD, or Maple, or Mathmatica available in Linux what does WinXX offer that's any better. Can't be MathCad - that uses the Maple engine.
Agreed there.
At can't be audio tools. Linux has it in aces there.
I think Linux is equal to Windows in audio but behind in video. Xmovie, Xmps, AviPlay are all fine but lack the stability and features found in numerous Windows video apps. Though for my taste, I like AviPlay. I think it is a great product even if it does use Windows binaries.
Flight simulator? Flight Gear does nicely.
Yes, it does! I was really impressed. It is a very well coded program.
Microsoft attacked and nearly destroyed Street Atlas. It is attacking RealPlayer and QuickTime by rolling its video offerings into the kernel. Same with Netplayer, ICQ, etc... In fact, in its greed Microsoft is destroying most of its formerly dynamic 3rd party markets. They keep that up and Microsurfs will have EXTREMELY LIMITED choices in software - Bill's way or the highway.
Well, with a Tiger in the midst, companies can't afford to rest on their past success. Novell lost it's place in networking, Netscape lost the browser war when they when to that crap, Communicator, RealPlay and their stupid business decisions costed them the lead and now Quicktime is in sight. I don't think ICQ is worried at all at this point. Messenger has come a long way, but ICQ just plain ROCKS!!