[clug] FOSS and Linux features

[Kim Holburn]

On 2006/Nov/10, at 5:52 PM, Chris Smart wrote:

> I'm after a few more things for the MtM site and after your help  
> again!
>
> First, I'm after a list of FOSS for Windows that people can try  
> before diving straight into Linux (like gimp, gaim, openoffice etc).

cygwin?

> Secondly, I have a "features" section under the "why" page and am  
> wanting a list of features where Linux is leading the pack (well  
> Windows at least).

Open document formats for office suitable for Governments and meeting  
archiving standards?

> I remember reading an APC Magazine article many months ago  
> comparing the upcoming vista features with currently available  
> Linux features and it was a good win for Linux. If anyone has that  
> issue maybe you can jot them down on an email for me? ;)
>
> Anyway this is what I'm thinking of:
>
> "Linux is often at the forefront of computer technology and  
> innovation. It is not bound by the same pressures as commercial  
> entities and people are free to be creative and innovative. Some  
> examples of technology where Linux has already beaten Windows Vista  
> to the punch include: fancy 3D desktop effects with compiz; TV and  
> media centre with mythtv; desktop searching with beagle; desktop  
> widgets with superkaramba; and Linux is available for free, right  
> now!"

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