[TriLUG] Software for Linux newbies

[Vestal, Roy L.]

I agree with robert on the desktop. I would also like to mention Flowe. It
is very close to the windows feel. It's not as "flexable" as KDE at this
time, but it's really nice and "comfortable" for Windows users.

>Desktop: KDE, because it seems to be more stable than Gnome and because
>it comes the to approximating the Windows look and feel, while
>allowing people to migrate toward a more rational desktop.

I agree on the browser too.  I set mine to imitate IE 5.5 sp2 on Windoze
2000, and most of my work sites (which require IE 5.5) work fine.


>Browser/file manager: Konqueror...I know, Mozilla is the closest to a MS
>platform browser, but I'm in love with Konqueror. In my mind, it's the
>application that will sell a Linux desktop to a newbie. It's light and
>nimble, and, in its superb integration of Web browser, file manager, FTP
>client and viewer, is what the MSofties can only dream about when
>they've imbibed one too many magic mushrooms.