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rgw wrote:
> 
> We have a small computer lab with 5 Macs and 5 PCs. The Macs are generally
> free of major support hassles but the PCs have brought us close to
> homicide.

If Windows scores a support hassle score of 100 then Linux scores a
support hassle score that approaches infinity.  Linux is a marvellous
and incredibly flexible platform for running server processes for all
types of client user machines.  No one makes claims it is a suitable
support hassle free general platform for running client applications
directly on, X windows or not.  

John Heenan

> 
> We would like to blow away Windoze and install linux, but we need to make
> the machines unthreatening enough for our users to keep using them. We have
> some ideas about how to set up linux and X to make it close to M$ Win-like
> (we don't want to scare the punters) but we would be grateful for any
> suggestions or stories of similar experiences.
> 
> We also need an "Office Suite" to replace M$ Office. We have had a quick
> look at Redhats Applixware and StarOffice. We are also aware of Wordperfect
> for Java and  WordPerfect for Linux but they don't seem to be quite what we
> want for the moment. Are there any other alternatives worth exploring?
> 
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> Richard Wraith
> Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
> University of Melbourne
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