FreeBSD as Desktop

[Graham Bentley]

Hi All,

I have just got 5.3 loaded on a desktop machine.

This is a learning curve as I have a collegue who
has an old Mac and I am trying to convert them
over the the PC platform.

I need to replicate some of the same applications
and so far have :-

XFCE4 as the WM / Desktop (does nice job of looking
Mac like and seems prety bloat free :)

The Gimp and QV for Graphics

Abi Word for Docs (Don't really need full OO)

Acrobat for PDF

Firefox - Nice browser, seems quicker than NS but
would be willing to try alternatives if you recommend 
it ?

OK for email - what is the closest thing to KMail that
doesnt require all the QT / K stuff to be loaded ? I have
tried Mahogany and Mullberry but they both crash at
certain points and seem a bit unstable. The emphasis
is on smaller / lighter and dont really need calender
like Evolution. Thunderbird seems a bit clunky. Would
welcome suggestions :)

Also, any apps that are not as obvious that may be 
usefull in an office environment - thanks for suggestions.

Graham








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