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Computing (UK): Linux Adds More Tools to Desktop

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 14, 2002

“Suse’s small-business product, Linux Office Desktop, will ship
in January, offering lower costs, greater security and vendor
independence.

“It will be followed within two months by Linux Enterprise
Desktop, with more advanced features. Both products will ship with
tools to ease the transition from Microsoft technologies…

“Users can also run Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes under
Linux, using the bundled CodeWeavers CrossOver Office. KDE and
Gnome graphical user interface options are provided, alongside the
Evolution email client…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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