Re: windows apps under debian
On Mon, 2003-01-06 at 22:53, John Griffiths wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I'm about to attempt a desktop linux trial in my office and
> need some advice on approaches to applicaiton portability.
>
> There are windows apps that are not, at this time optional
> so one way or another I'll have to get them to go, or stay off
> the linux desktop.
>
> the list of apps is:
>
> Eudora 3.05 (horrid I know, but there you go)
> Dreamweaver 4 (directX?)
> Acrobat 4 (or maybe 5)
>
> I'd prefer to do it under debian but other options will be
> evaluated if need be.
>
> Willing to pay for software if needed, and we have windows
> licences avaiable also if needed.
>
> having made the jump legacy windows apps will hopefully be
> retired over time, but without making the leap we keep
> picking up windows junk.
"Generic" Wine (I'd go with the sid debs, since they are up to date)
or Codeweavers CrossoverOffice should help.
http://www.codeweavers.com/products/office/supported_applications.php?id=31
http://appdb.winehq.org/appview.php?appId=183;PHPSESSID=e730d65ffe4972aa1a693ecf60459571
http://www.codeweavers.com/products/office/
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