From les.pritchard at gmail.com  Fri Sep  1 13:37:42 2006
From: les.pritchard at gmail.com (Les Pritchard)
Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2006 13:37:42 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Meet
Message-ID: <a801c01e0609010637q29e4dabdx422e7b410923a202@mail.gmail.com>

Hi,

Thanks to everyone who came along last night, I think it was a successful
first meet for the Chester LUG.  As we discussed last night, I think we
should have a monthly social meet where we can chat about anything and
everything.

How about we make it the last Thursday of every month?  I'll do some more
digging about other possible venues when I get back from my holiday.

Hopefully we'll also have some talks and other activities in the coming
months as the group builds.

Keep spreading the word about Chester LUG!

As I mentioned, I'm going on holiday for a couple of weeks so may be a
little slow in responding to emails during that time.

See you all soon.

Les
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From rcgibson at talktalk.net  Sun Sep  3 13:41:00 2006
From: rcgibson at talktalk.net (Roger Gibson)
Date: Sun, 03 Sep 2006 13:41:00 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Can anyone help
In-Reply-To: <44F76A4E.2000005@users.sf.net>
References: <44F76A4E.2000005@users.sf.net>
Message-ID: <44FADB63.6010203@talktalk.net>

I brought my young friend Patrick to Thursday's meet in Chester.  He is 
a total Linux novice, but is showing interest and looks to be getting 
stuck in.  He has a laptop with Windows mounted and tried first a Mepis 
live CD I got from a recent Linux Format.

So that he could work with good documentation for his first 
installation, I gave him a Susi 9.1 distro, complete with a couple of 
thick tomes.  He has got this running OK since Thursday, but is now in 
trouble, and I'm not suffiently adept myself to help him over the phone.

I don't think he defragmented his disc before loading Susi, so may have 
lost some windows stuff (not sure how clever the Susi partitioner is).  
Anyway, to shorten a long story, he used his Mepis live CD to 
repartition for a second time to give himself more windows disc space, 
and is now having trouble with the bootloader, and cannot run anything, 
except the Mepis live distro.  He is backed up, but I'm not sure if he 
has all the necessary to reload Windows, or how illegit it is.

If anyone thinks they can help, please 'e'mail me and I'll put you in 
touch with Patrick.  I'd like to get a school lad keen on Linux, and I 
think he might well get some of his mates interested if he can get going 
well.

Many thanks - Roger.



From fgaughan at gmail.com  Tue Sep  5 14:54:04 2006
From: fgaughan at gmail.com (Fintan Gaughan)
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:54:04 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] REVOLUTION OS
Message-ID: <b346f5340609050753y3b42863ag8b3945732ec8fb11@mail.gmail.com>

Has anybody got this on DVD?
 I would love  to see this


http://www.revolution-os.com/index.html


Fintan



From fgaughan at gmail.com  Wed Sep  6 08:22:45 2006
From: fgaughan at gmail.com (Fintan Gaughan)
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:22:45 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] xkcd
Message-ID: <b346f5340609060122p35cf4badl4f11567eec292e30@mail.gmail.com>

Thought we all could do with a laugh.

http://xkcd.com/c149.html

Fintan



From geburah.fwbz at gmail.com  Wed Sep  6 12:34:25 2006
From: geburah.fwbz at gmail.com (geburah fwbz)
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:34:25 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] xkcd
In-Reply-To: <b346f5340609060122p35cf4badl4f11567eec292e30@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b346f5340609060122p35cf4badl4f11567eec292e30@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <227841800609060534h59e520e7u4cad6bd91abc8dc5@mail.gmail.com>

xDD that was good

On 06/09/06, Fintan Gaughan <fgaughan at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thought we all could do with a laugh.
>
> http://xkcd.com/c149.html
>
> Fintan
>
> _______________________________________________
> Chester mailing list
> Chester at mailman.lug.org.uk
> https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/chester
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From fgaughan at gmail.com  Sat Sep  9 21:48:42 2006
From: fgaughan at gmail.com (Fintan Gaughan)
Date: Sat, 09 Sep 2006 21:48:42 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Webmin
Message-ID: <b346f5340609091448x588642a0rc7723ead064805b3@mail.gmail.com>

Anybody out here uses webmin?
I have installed it onto my server but wondering why i have installed
it in the first place.
Probably when i get up tomorrow i will have a better idea.

Right now i am watch Revolution OS .. Down loaded it on bittorent when
i found it it carries subtitles for the hard of hearing.
 Took a while how to get it working using subtitles on windows but
open source came up trumps again  using VLC
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/


Fintan



From george at goatadsl.co.uk  Sat Sep  9 22:40:39 2006
From: george at goatadsl.co.uk (George)
Date: Sat, 09 Sep 2006 22:40:39 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Webmin
In-Reply-To: <b346f5340609091448x588642a0rc7723ead064805b3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b346f5340609091448x588642a0rc7723ead064805b3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <45034335.8070803@goatadsl.co.uk>

Fintan Gaughan wrote:
> Anybody out here uses webmin?
> I have installed it onto my server but wondering why i have installed
> it in the first place.
> Probably when i get up tomorrow i will have a better idea.

Why as in what it does or why you'd use it?

if you go to http://hostname:10000 you should get a web page. You might 
have to start the service or, if you get errors about unauthorised IP 
you need to look in /etc/webmin/miniserve.conf and add your IP.

Personally I don't really like Webmin and prefer to manage config files 
manually but I guess it could have its uses if you wanted to manage a 
server remotely from somewhere that only had web access and not ssh 
(with webmin setup to use HTTPS of course).

George





From fgaughan at gmail.com  Sat Sep  9 23:47:57 2006
From: fgaughan at gmail.com (Fintan Gaughan)
Date: Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:47:57 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Webmin
In-Reply-To: <45034335.8070803@goatadsl.co.uk>
References: <b346f5340609091448x588642a0rc7723ead064805b3@mail.gmail.com>
	<45034335.8070803@goatadsl.co.uk>
Message-ID: <b346f5340609091647k75e6cdd1gc47fe11db457e1b7@mail.gmail.com>

On 09/09/06, George <george at goatadsl.co.uk> wrote:
> Fintan Gaughan wrote:
> > Anybody out here uses webmin?
> > I have installed it onto my server but wondering why i have installed
> > it in the first place.
> > Probably when i get up tomorrow i will have a better idea.
>
> Why as in what it does or why you'd use it?
>


Why id use it?

Fintan



From dh at iucr.org  Sun Sep 10 10:38:02 2006
From: dh at iucr.org (David Holden)
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2006 10:38:02 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Webmin
In-Reply-To: <b346f5340609091647k75e6cdd1gc47fe11db457e1b7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b346f5340609091448x588642a0rc7723ead064805b3@mail.gmail.com>
	<45034335.8070803@goatadsl.co.uk>
	<b346f5340609091647k75e6cdd1gc47fe11db457e1b7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200609101137.47670.dh@iucr.org>

On Sunday 10 September 2006 00:47, Fintan Gaughan wrote:
> On 09/09/06, George <george at goatadsl.co.uk> wrote:
> > Fintan Gaughan wrote:
> > > Anybody out here uses webmin?
> > > I have installed it onto my server but wondering why i have installed
> > > it in the first place.
> > > Probably when i get up tomorrow i will have a better idea.
> >
> > Why as in what it does or why you'd use it?
>
> Why id use it?
>
> Fintan
>

 Hello Fintan,

 It allows you to manage your machine using  a web interface, e.g. setting up 
firewalls, printers etc, managing services.

Personally I love it.

     Dave.


-- 
Dr. David Holden.

See: <http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html>
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From les.pritchard at gmail.com  Sun Sep 17 10:33:35 2006
From: les.pritchard at gmail.com (Les Pritchard)
Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 10:33:35 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Can anyone help
In-Reply-To: <44FADB63.6010203@talktalk.net>
References: <44F76A4E.2000005@users.sf.net> <44FADB63.6010203@talktalk.net>
Message-ID: <a801c01e0609170333s5bec5e39k9da3178f4ede3833@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Roger,

Did you get any response to this email?  I've just got back off holiday.

Thanks

Les

On 9/3/06, Roger Gibson <rcgibson at talktalk.net> wrote:
>
> I brought my young friend Patrick to Thursday's meet in Chester.  He is
> a total Linux novice, but is showing interest and looks to be getting
> stuck in.  He has a laptop with Windows mounted and tried first a Mepis
> live CD I got from a recent Linux Format.
>
> So that he could work with good documentation for his first
> installation, I gave him a Susi 9.1 distro, complete with a couple of
> thick tomes.  He has got this running OK since Thursday, but is now in
> trouble, and I'm not suffiently adept myself to help him over the phone.
>
> I don't think he defragmented his disc before loading Susi, so may have
> lost some windows stuff (not sure how clever the Susi partitioner is).
> Anyway, to shorten a long story, he used his Mepis live CD to
> repartition for a second time to give himself more windows disc space,
> and is now having trouble with the bootloader, and cannot run anything,
> except the Mepis live distro.  He is backed up, but I'm not sure if he
> has all the necessary to reload Windows, or how illegit it is.
>
> If anyone thinks they can help, please 'e'mail me and I'll put you in
> touch with Patrick.  I'd like to get a school lad keen on Linux, and I
> think he might well get some of his mates interested if he can get going
> well.
>
> Many thanks - Roger.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Chester mailing list
> Chester at mailman.lug.org.uk
> https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/chester
>
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From les.pritchard at gmail.com  Wed Sep 20 11:17:04 2006
From: les.pritchard at gmail.com (Les Pritchard)
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:17:04 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Meet
Message-ID: <a801c01e0609200416t35625ecdy14d2565458eda17b@mail.gmail.com>

Hi everyone,

I'm back from my holiday, managed to plough through all the emails that
arrived in the meanwhile!

As I've mentioned, I'd like to keep the social meets going on a monthly
basis to keep everyone in contact.  If we stick to the last Thursday of
every month it will be the 28th of September (next week) for the next one.

I'm going to check out some other venues as I know some thought the last one
was a little loud.

I'll let you know more details soon.

Les
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From les.pritchard at gmail.com  Fri Sep 22 09:28:11 2006
From: les.pritchard at gmail.com (Les Pritchard)
Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:28:11 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] September Meet
Message-ID: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>

Hi,

I went on a little scout round last night to see where was busy or dead in
Chester on a Thursday night.  It might have been a little unfair with the
weather being so warm, most were very busy.  One of the best pubs appeared
to be the Old Kings Head on Lower Bridge Street.  It was quiet, no loud
music or talking but yet not too quiet if you know what I mean.  Plus they
have some very comfy looking sofas!  The landlord also told me that we can
always use a room he has if it happens to be too busy.

I think it looked like a good place to meet, plenty of parking on the road
outside.

Is everyone happy to give this pub a go then?  If we go for the same time of
7.

Let me know if you think you can make it.  Hopefully we'll have as good a
turn out as last time.

See you all there!

Les
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From dh at iucr.org  Sat Sep 23 12:11:13 2006
From: dh at iucr.org (David Holden)
Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 12:11:13 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] September Meet
In-Reply-To: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200609231311.04173.dh@iucr.org>

On Friday 22 September 2006 10:28, Les Pritchard wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I went on a little scout round last night to see where was busy or dead in
> Chester on a Thursday night.  It might have been a little unfair with the
> weather being so warm, most were very busy.  One of the best pubs appeared
> to be the Old Kings Head on Lower Bridge Street.  It was quiet, no loud
> music or talking but yet not too quiet if you know what I mean.  Plus they
> have some very comfy looking sofas!  The landlord also told me that we can
> always use a room he has if it happens to be too busy.
>
> I think it looked like a good place to meet, plenty of parking on the road
> outside.
>
> Is everyone happy to give this pub a go then?  If we go for the same time
> of 7.
>
> Let me know if you think you can make it.  Hopefully we'll have as good a
> turn out as last time.
>
> See you all there!
>
> Les

 I should be able to make this.

 Dave.


-- 
Dr. David Holden.

See: <http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html>
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From tim at hotwood.force9.co.uk  Sun Sep 24 20:39:11 2006
From: tim at hotwood.force9.co.uk (Tim White)
Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 20:39:11 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] September Meet
In-Reply-To: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200609242139.36929.tim@hotwood.force9.co.uk>

Hi 
Sounds good to me, see you there

Tim


On Friday 22 September 2006 10:28, Les Pritchard wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I went on a little scout round last night to see where was busy or dead in
> Chester on a Thursday night.  It might have been a little unfair with the
> weather being so warm, most were very busy.  One of the best pubs appeared
> to be the Old Kings Head on Lower Bridge Street.  It was quiet, no loud
> music or talking but yet not too quiet if you know what I mean.  Plus they
> have some very comfy looking sofas!  The landlord also told me that we can
> always use a room he has if it happens to be too busy.
>
> I think it looked like a good place to meet, plenty of parking on the road
> outside.
>
> Is everyone happy to give this pub a go then?  If we go for the same time
> of 7.
>
> Let me know if you think you can make it.  Hopefully we'll have as good a
> turn out as last time.
>
> See you all there!
>
> Les

-- 
"Peace is not simply the absence of conflict, but the existence of justice for 
all people." Martin Luther King Jr. 



From rcgibson at talktalk.net  Mon Sep 25 14:30:52 2006
From: rcgibson at talktalk.net (Roger Gibson)
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:30:52 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Linux MS Office look-alikes in practice.
In-Reply-To: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4517E7E9.8000706@talktalk.net>

Hi All,  does anyone have any user experience of Linux MS office 
look-alikes like SUSE Enterprise Desktop 10.

I am involved with a small chairty in Chester, and I have been asked to 
help with rationalising their ad-hoc IT stuff.  There are about 6 PCs of 
various vintages, which could ideally be networked, including internet 
access and printer(s).  All the users are familiar only with MS Word and 
Excel, some with MS Publisher.  A lot of stuff to and from grant aiding 
bodies uses Word and Excel, with on-line forms to download, fill in, and 
email back.

There could be significant savings if the whole lot were Linux based, 
both savings in licence costs, and getting the best use out of hand me 
down PCs.  However the users are not IT buffs, many struggle with Word 
etc as it is, and there are part-time helpers who use computers at home 
and are only happy with what looks familiar.

I'm afraid this is not a preaching opportunity.  It would only work if, 
in 12 month's time I could ask, 'Did you know this was not MS Office?', 
and they reply 'No'.  A great shame, but ...

I just wondered if a Linux look-alike of MS Office would be a step too 
far for this application.

Any experiences out there would be most welcome.

Many thanks - Roger Gibson.



From enquiries at intelligence-direct.com  Mon Sep 25 16:00:04 2006
From: enquiries at intelligence-direct.com (enquiries at intelligence-direct.com)
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:00:04 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Re: [SC.LUG] Linux MS Office look-alikes in practice.
In-Reply-To: <4517E7E9.8000706@talktalk.net>
References: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
	<4517E7E9.8000706@talktalk.net>
Message-ID: <200609251659.50456.enquiries@intelligence-direct.com>

On Monday 25 September 2006 15:30, Roger Gibson wrote:
> Hi All,  does anyone have any user experience of Linux MS office
> look-alikes like SUSE Enterprise Desktop 10.

We have been using open office for the last couple of years without a hitch, 
few teething problems as users got used to minor differences, but nothing 
major.

-- 
 
Rick

Digital Printing
www.intelligence-direct.com - 01270 215550



From trmitchell at hotmail.co.uk  Mon Sep 25 16:53:41 2006
From: trmitchell at hotmail.co.uk (Tom Mitchell)
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:53:41 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] RE: [SC.LUG] Linux MS Office look-alikes in practice.
Message-ID: <BAY113-F17A9CCCDFFD2272A5BDF448A240@phx.gbl>

Roger,
I have got MSoffice and excel to work under wine in PClInuxos and under 
crossover office in Xandros. Both are good distros to look at. Xandros is 
probably the most like windows in looks and operation. Crossover costs money 
though, wine doesnt!! Crossover is included in the more expensive version of 
Xandros.
Both are easy to setup. In my opinion easier than Suse.
Openoffice is a good suite to use for most things. Abiword is good too.
It is certainly worth a go for charities to save money.
Openoffice sometimes does funny things with electronic word docs along the 
lines you talk about. My kids found it difficult to fill in some document 
forms produced by their school.  The docs could only be filled in by using 
MSword. Apart from that instance I use open office without a problem.
You may find some resistance to changing what people are familiar with, 
especially if my kids are anything to go by.  A trial may be best on a 
couple of machines to show how good the system is and explore what may be 
problematic.

regards
Tom


>From: Roger Gibson <rcgibson at talktalk.net>
>Reply-To: rcgibson at iee.org
>To: chester at mailman.lug.org.uk,  sc at mailman.lug.org.uk
>Subject: [SC.LUG] Linux MS Office look-alikes in practice.
>Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:30:01 +0100
>
>Hi All,  does anyone have any user experience of Linux MS office 
>look-alikes like SUSE Enterprise Desktop 10.
>
>I am involved with a small chairty in Chester, and I have been asked to 
>help with rationalising their ad-hoc IT stuff.  There are about 6 PCs of 
>various vintages, which could ideally be networked, including internet 
>access and printer(s).  All the users are familiar only with MS Word and 
>Excel, some with MS Publisher.  A lot of stuff to and from grant aiding 
>bodies uses Word and Excel, with on-line forms to download, fill in, and 
>email back.
>
>There could be significant savings if the whole lot were Linux based, both 
>savings in licence costs, and getting the best use out of hand me down PCs. 
>  However the users are not IT buffs, many struggle with Word etc as it is, 
>and there are part-time helpers who use computers at home and are only 
>happy with what looks familiar.
>
>I'm afraid this is not a preaching opportunity.  It would only work if, in 
>12 month's time I could ask, 'Did you know this was not MS Office?', and 
>they reply 'No'.  A great shame, but ...
>
>I just wondered if a Linux look-alike of MS Office would be a step too far 
>for this application.
>
>Any experiences out there would be most welcome.
>
>Many thanks - Roger Gibson.
>
>_______________________________________________
>SC mailing list
>SC at mailman.lug.org.uk
>https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/sc

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From ewan at longwords.org  Tue Sep 26 10:06:19 2006
From: ewan at longwords.org (Ewan Leith)
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:06:19 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Re: [SC.LUG] Linux MS Office look-alikes in practice.
In-Reply-To: <4517E7E9.8000706@talktalk.net>
References: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
	<4517E7E9.8000706@talktalk.net>
Message-ID: <34f439e60609260306o63e2372nc9c09e1c89e38901@mail.gmail.com>

My own experience with heavily forms based documents is that
OpenOffice and the like are not quite there yet.

However, the people at Suse/Novell have always been very helpful to me
when asked about trying out the various Suse distributions, so it
might be worth your while dropping them at email, and downloading the
latest version from

http://www.novell.com/products/desktop/eval.html

Ewan



On 9/25/06, Roger Gibson <rcgibson at talktalk.net> wrote:
> Hi All,  does anyone have any user experience of Linux MS office
> look-alikes like SUSE Enterprise Desktop 10.
>
> I am involved with a small chairty in Chester, and I have been asked to
> help with rationalising their ad-hoc IT stuff.  There are about 6 PCs of
> various vintages, which could ideally be networked, including internet
> access and printer(s).  All the users are familiar only with MS Word and
> Excel, some with MS Publisher.  A lot of stuff to and from grant aiding
> bodies uses Word and Excel, with on-line forms to download, fill in, and
> email back.
>
> There could be significant savings if the whole lot were Linux based,
> both savings in licence costs, and getting the best use out of hand me
> down PCs.  However the users are not IT buffs, many struggle with Word
> etc as it is, and there are part-time helpers who use computers at home
> and are only happy with what looks familiar.
>
> I'm afraid this is not a preaching opportunity.  It would only work if,
> in 12 month's time I could ask, 'Did you know this was not MS Office?',
> and they reply 'No'.  A great shame, but ...
>
> I just wondered if a Linux look-alike of MS Office would be a step too
> far for this application.
>
> Any experiences out there would be most welcome.
>
> Many thanks - Roger Gibson.
>
> _______________________________________________
> SC mailing list
> SC at mailman.lug.org.uk
> https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/sc
>



From les.pritchard at gmail.com  Tue Sep 26 11:11:28 2006
From: les.pritchard at gmail.com (Les Pritchard)
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:11:28 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Re: [SC.LUG] Linux MS Office look-alikes in practice.
In-Reply-To: <200609251659.50456.enquiries@intelligence-direct.com>
References: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
	<4517E7E9.8000706@talktalk.net>
	<200609251659.50456.enquiries@intelligence-direct.com>
Message-ID: <a801c01e0609260411y15a50f46pcc4ae4c4785b243a@mail.gmail.com>

I've also been generally happy with Open Office.  I have installed it on
some non-techie people's computers and they've been very pleased with it.
However I've also run into problems with word forms going a bit wrong in OO.

One possibility could be that they use OO for day to day stuff and keep Word
(assuming they already have the licenses) available via Wine for the odd
document that has problems.  Granted many may just choose to use Word for
everything, but at least they'll have the choice.

I think that the next year could be a very good time for OO as the new
version of Office is very different from the earlier ones.  It looks like
they're dropping menus and trying to change the way people use it.  So that
could be a great chance to say "Ok, you can learn this new office (and spend
lots of money on it) or go with something (OO) that is very similar to what
you already know.  Could be a good solution for organisations without the
money.

Les

On 9/25/06, enquiries at intelligence-direct.com <
enquiries at intelligence-direct.com> wrote:
>
> On Monday 25 September 2006 15:30, Roger Gibson wrote:
> > Hi All,  does anyone have any user experience of Linux MS office
> > look-alikes like SUSE Enterprise Desktop 10.
>
> We have been using open office for the last couple of years without a
> hitch,
> few teething problems as users got used to minor differences, but nothing
> major.
>
> --
>
> Rick
>
> Digital Printing
> www.intelligence-direct.com - 01270 215550
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From george at goatadsl.co.uk  Tue Sep 26 20:51:35 2006
From: george at goatadsl.co.uk (George)
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:51:35 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Re: [SC.LUG] Linux MS Office look-alikes in practice.
In-Reply-To: <4517E7E9.8000706@talktalk.net>
References: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
	<4517E7E9.8000706@talktalk.net>
Message-ID: <451992AA.7020303@goatadsl.co.uk>

Roger Gibson wrote:
> I just wondered if a Linux look-alike of MS Office would be a step too 
> far for this application.
> 
> Any experiences out there would be most welcome.

I wouldn't be inclined to give them Linux unless you know that you are 
going to be able to provide technical support long term. If something 
goes slightly wrong with one of the computers - say a hardware failure 
then "My son Billy-Bob who's good with computers and is on that 
EM-ESS-EN all the time" is going to have a hell of a learning curve to 
try to fix things. Similarly if they receive something new like a 
multimedia CD catalogue program thing through the post then they're 
going to want to be able to run it.

OpenOffice on Windows is an an option - I've certainly not had any 
problems using it for what I wanted it to do, although there wasn't last 
time I looked anything that could replace Access (perhaps a good thing).

You should probably also look into the cost of Microsoft Office on 
Windows. If memory serves charities can get an insane level of discount 
on retail price for Microsoft Products (assuming they qualify) - in the 
region of 90% discount. It might prove to be the easiest option just to 
give them what they're used to if cost isn't as much of an issue.

George



From rcgibson at talktalk.net  Tue Sep 26 21:18:10 2006
From: rcgibson at talktalk.net (Roger Gibson)
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:18:10 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Re: Linux MS Office look-alikes in practice.
In-Reply-To: <4517E7E9.8000706@talktalk.net>
References: <a801c01e0609220228l19186123s30dc8b9eae4d2f0@mail.gmail.com>
	<4517E7E9.8000706@talktalk.net>
Message-ID: <4519989F.90207@talktalk.net>

Many thanks for all your comments on the above.  All very helpful.  I'll 
try to get to Thursday's meeting to discuss further.  Roger.



From les.pritchard at gmail.com  Wed Sep 27 22:21:29 2006
From: les.pritchard at gmail.com (Les Pritchard)
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:21:29 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] Sony Reader
Message-ID: <a801c01e0609271521u81ddd6cr58aeaf73dc1fcb44@mail.gmail.com>

Not really Linux...but a very nice gadget never the less!  It is now
available to buy...

www.sony.com/reader

Les
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From geburah.fwbz at gmail.com  Thu Sep 28 16:01:32 2006
From: geburah.fwbz at gmail.com (geburah fwbz)
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:01:32 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] (no subject)
Message-ID: <227841800609280901h637856bfo75ec89a007ad54b1@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Its Guillermo (the spaniard) :-D

I can't attend today for personal reasons. Enjoy the evening, I've heard on
Dee106.3 that tonight most pubs are serving pints @ 62p.

See you next month.
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From les.pritchard at gmail.com  Fri Sep 29 15:35:03 2006
From: les.pritchard at gmail.com (Les Pritchard)
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:35:03 -0000
Subject: [Chester LUG] (no subject)
In-Reply-To: <227841800609280901h637856bfo75ec89a007ad54b1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <227841800609280901h637856bfo75ec89a007ad54b1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <a801c01e0609290834y3dbed453k9099dc8fa1bc1b25@mail.gmail.com>

Doh - we must have picked the wrong pub!!

Anyway, I think everyone who attended was happy with the pub as a venue,
quiet enough to sit and chat with no problems.

We'll stick to the last Thursday of every month, so the next will be the
26th October...pop it in your diary!

Les

On 9/28/06, geburah fwbz <geburah.fwbz at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Its Guillermo (the spaniard) :-D
>
> I can't attend today for personal reasons. Enjoy the evening, I've heard
> on Dee106.3 that tonight most pubs are serving pints @ 62p.
>
> See you next month.
>
>
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