Re: Office software - and printers
Tom Huckstep <tomhuckstep@bigfoot.com> writes:
> I'd like to introduce some of my friends to Debian. However, they
> expect an OS to be simple to set up and use, and to look very nice.
>
> I am quite happy to set it up for them, I'm sure that they will have
> no problems getting used to the Gnome desktop environment.
I guess this means they're (micro)soft-wired. The icewm window manager
is always worth a look; IMHO you don't need the Gnome panel... TkDesk
is fine too.
> However,
> there are two things that they will demand: office software and a
> decent printer. So, I have two questions:
>
> 1) What office software is available (preferably free, but non-free
> is fine) for Debian?
StarOffice 5.2; SIAG Office
(Applix Ware, WP Office. I wouldn't recommend WP!)
... and probably many more
> 2) Are there any printers recommended for use with Debian?
>
> Tom
A PostScript laser printer with a paper tray and at least 6 MB RAM
(assuming 600 dpi). Check out www.linuxprinting.org
Andre
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