On Sun, Apr 18, 2004 at 05:49:45PM -0400, Ralph Katz wrote: > On 04/17/04 10:00, Penbrock wrote: > >I want to make the jump from XP to Debian with KDE. I have a few programs I > >am trying to find Linux replacements for and am having a hard time. Can > >anyone help me find replacements for these programs? > > > >NewsRover (Auto download messages and attachments from selected newsgroups) There are many. Some are text based, some gui. gmame, pan, tin,nn ... > > > >DVD X copy (Backup DVD movies) look into k3b, again there are many to rip vob files and other cd/dvd things. > > > >Creastive PlayStation ( Used to rip audio CDs) Many here. k3b is one. > > > >Weather Bug (Local weather on the task bar) There are a few I know of for Kde and Windowmaker window managers. > > > >MailWasher (anti spam program) Most people use a compination of programs: procmail, avavis, clamav,spamassasin,... > > > >Ad-aware (spy ware remover) Not needed. > > > >Nero Burn (CD/DVD bruning program) K3b. > > > >Norton Anti-virus ( Is this even needed with Linux?) Not need for linux but will be needed if you forward email to windows clients or use linux as a mail gateway for windows clients. > > > > > >DRIVERS FOR: > > Soundblaster Audigy This is a very new one. Might have a problem with it. > > Lexmark Z13 Not sure. also try linux-printing.org (not sure of the exact name: google for 'linux printing) > > Canon i560 Is this a printer or a camera or scanner. If a printer, see above. > cheers, -Kev
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