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A lot of people have asked what the equivalences to Windows™ and Linux for schools and other uses. This list is a very basic list. We will be expanding on this list as the time goes on. If you would like to comment on this list make additions or just mention anything about it Please Do!
This list has been discussed and posted on OS:N, and has had some updates.
| Application |
Windows program |
OSS/Linux equivalent(s) |
| Word processing: |
Microsoft Word |
AbiWord,
KOffice,
StarOffice,
Open Office
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| Web browsing: |
Internet Explorer, Netscape |
Konqueror,
Mozilla,
Galeon,
Netscape
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| Spreadsheet: |
Microsoft Excel |
Gnumeric,
Kspread,
StarOffice,
Open Office
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| Graphics: |
Adobe Photoshop |
The GIMP,
KIllustrator
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| Web design: |
Allaire HomeSite |
Glimmer,
Quanta,
Amaya,
Bluefish
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| Web sharing: |
Microsoft IIS |
Apache
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| Groupware PIM: |
Microsoft Outlook |
Evolution,
PHP Groupware,
Mimerdesk,
Aethera
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| Security: |
Fortres |
No extra software needed |
| System updates: |
Windows Update |
Blue Linux Update,
Red Hat Network,
apt-get
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| Slide presentation: |
Microsoft PowerPoint |
KPresenter,
StarOffice
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