|
Software installed and available.
On an MS system, you have to pay for the operating system, and then, for
the majority of all other software you need or want on top of that. This can cost
A LOT of money! Below are some examples of just the OS and Office:
|
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit English OEM on DVD
|
$121.00
|
|
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit English OEM on DVD
|
$259.00
|
|
|
|
MS Windows XP Home SP2 w/ 1 user License, CD & Manual
|
$116.00
|
|
MS Windows XP Pro SP2 w/ 1 user License, CD & Manual
|
$188.00
|
|
|
|
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007
|
$179.99
|
|
Microsoft Office Professional 2007
|
$689.99
|
|
(Prices found at local stores, April 9th 2007.)
The software listed below is more for the Basic Desktop user. Servers and MythTV systems have their own software. Much of the software listed here can be added by us on request, or by the user at home. Server and MythTV related pages will be added shortly.
Highlights:
Kubuntu 7.04 installed and configured.
OpenOffice - "A multi-platform office suite with a word processor, spreadsheet program, database and presentation program. The applications read and save files in Microsoft Office formats."
FireFox
- "The award-winning Web browser is now faster, more secure, and fully customizable to your online
life. With Firefox 2, we've added powerful new features that make your online experience even better."
Thunderbird - "
Mozilla's Thunderbird 2 email application is more powerful than ever. It's now even easier to organize,
secure and customize your mail.
"
aMSN - "An open source MSN Messenger clone."
Konversation - "A graphical Internet Relay Chat client (IRC)."
Amarok - "Amarok is the music player for Linux and Unix with an intuitive interface. Amarok makes playing the music you love easier than ever before - and looks good doing it."
K3b - "K3b was created to be a feature-rich and easy to handle CD/ DVD burning application."
KTorrent - "
KTorrent is a BitTorrent program for KDE."
The Gimp - "A popular image-editing program which rivals Adobe Photoshop."
Audacity - "A multi-platform, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder."
Average install List:
Office:
Adobe
Kexi
Kontact
Open Office Presentation
Open Office Spreadsheet
Open Office Word Processor
Internet:
Akregator
aMSN
Bluetooth Chat
Bluetooth OBEX Client
Firefox Web Browser
Frostwire
Google Earth
KNetworkManager
Konqueror
Konversation
Kopete
KPPP
Krdc
Krfb
KTorrent
Sun Java 6 Web Start
Thunderbird Mail
Multimedia:
Amarok
Audacity
Avidemux
Beep Media Player
dvd::rip
EasyTAG
Juk
K3b
Kaffine
KAudioCreator
Kino
KMix
KRec
KsCD
Movie Player
MPlayer Movie Player
Noatun
RealPlayer 10
streamtune
VLC media player
X-CD Roast
XMMS
Kaboodle
KMid
Graphics:
digikam
GIMP Image Editor
Gwenview
kooka
KPDF
Ksnapshot
Games:
Arcade:
KAsteroids
KBounce
KFoulEggs
KGoldrunner
Kolf
KSirtet
KSmileTris
KSnakeRace
KSpaceDuel
KTron
Board Games:
AtlantiK
AtlantiKDesigner
KBackgammon
KBlackBox
Kenolaba
KMahjongg
KReversi
KWin4
Shisen-Sho
Card Games:
KPoker
Lieutenant Skat
Patience
Games for Kids:
PotatoGuy
Tactics & Strategy:
KAtomic
KBattleship
KJumpingCube
Klickety
Kmines
KolorLines
Konquest
KSokoban
SameGame
Utilities:
Ark
Embedjs
KArm
Katapult
Kate
KjobViewer
KMag
KMouseTool
KNotes
Krusader
KSig
KTip
Skim
SpeedCrunch
SuperKaramba
|
Extras:
On the left is the average list of applications pre-installed on our systems. They are not all required, and there are many more available. We feel these are a good base to start with. You can add and remove as needed.
When I last checked, there were 21,206 packages available to install. Even more can be added, these are just what are available after our regular install.
With all these programs / applications available, it can be overwhelming trying to find out what is available, let alone what you actually
need or want. For example, many people will want a chat program, but not many will want aMSN, Kopete, Centericq, Gaim, Jabber, Kmess, Naim, Pork, Sim etc. all installed on one system. Your best bet is to tell us what your needs are and we will
advise you what your options are.
As time permits we will be adding an applications page where you will be able to search for applications by group i.e., Web Browsers, Server Applications, Games etc. Until then, you can search this temporary and rather crude group of text files here.
***Please note***
As stated, this is VERY crude at the moment. As you can imagine, 21,206 packages will take some time to sort out and put in some kind of meaningful order. If for example, you are looking for Science applications, you should look in the science, universe-science and multiverse-science sections.
Also, remember this does not represent everything that is available, but it is a good start!
|
|
