Getting Stuff Done on Linux [Part 1]
One thing you hear often about Linux is that there’s no software for it. This is simply not true. There may not be much proprietary software for it, but there is some, and there are plenty of free alternatives to what most offices use every day.
This is just a quick overview of some of the programs out there, and it’s the first of two parts.This first posting focuses on applications for creating content. The next one will be more internet-based. I’ll go more in-depth into some of them at a later time. Many of these are also available on Windows and OSX, so you can experiment with them in the comfort of whatever OS you’re used to without making a commitment to switch. This listing is focused primarily on the types of things that are commonly needed for work- or school-related tasks, not necessarily for home desktop use.
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Open Office
Common tasks in any office environment include word processing, working with spreadsheets, making presentations, and sometimes handling databases. All of these tasks can be completed using OpenOffice.org, a spinoff from Sun’s Star Office.
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