On Sun, 2007-03-25 at 21:24 +0200, Peter Lauri wrote: > Hi, > > > > I am considering to remove all Windows apps on my staff’s computers > and replace it with Fedora. The main things they use are email, web, > chat, word processing etc. I know all these are supported in Fedora, > and I do like how they work (using them my self mostly, unless I am > using this computer that has windows installed). > > > > Is there anyone here who has enforced usage of Fedora on your staff’s > computers where the staff has pretty low computer experience etc. I > assume I just need to give them time to get used to it. > > > > Would you recommend them to use GNOME or KDE? > > > > What is the main concern about a Windows -> Fedora transform for > “normal” people? My feeling is that most people using Fedora are of > higher computer experience. > > > > Would you let your mum use Fedora instead of and Win XP machine? > (assume that you installed it properly for her). > > > > Best regards, > > Peter Lauri > > Peter, There is only one MS application that I have not been able to duplicate with the opensource software available via Fedora, and that is MS Publisher. We had a lot of template files on Publisher so it was a problem that could only be managed by having 3 remaining PC's continue using Microsoft XP. Originally I did some experimenting with RH 7 and 8 and Fedora 1 and 3. Then I took an 'Animal Farm' approach to changing 30 other PC's that now have versions of Fedora 4, 5, or 6 on them. ie I made slow changes with power users and then gradually have changed the rest over a 2 year period of time. The software savings have been enormous, but the greatest advantage is the ease of maintenance. There are still some complaints about not being able to have web plug-in's work, but these things were never needed for the business so the owner is very pleased with the increased productivity. Two years ago the only Unix/Linux we had was on our servers, today we are mostly using Linux Fedora Desktops. It has been a very positive migration for us, but you will need to manage it to make it positive. Good Luck!!!! Greg Ennis
