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Re: Will it be better to build your next PC?
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bobwarasila <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 16 Jul 2002 19:59:19 -0400
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> How about Linux, OpenOffice.org?  I used to be a MS fan, but several
> years ago I had to learn about Linux because we couldn't afford an NT
> server.  I have watched the desktop improve, until it is quite useable
> these days.  There are a few nuisances, but then there are nuisances
> galore with MS products too.

Yes, I'm thinking about taking the plunge but I not familiar with Linux
(Unix).  What's the learning curve like and will I be able to use existing
Word and Excel files?   Is the desktop client similar in function to
Windows?


Bob Warasila

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