prospects of Linux
entering the WIA / WAP arena here, (which as of now
is a monopoly of M$) with the Opera for Linux as
the main browser!
I am attaching a clipping from Issue 59 of Linux
Gazette (Nov 2k) for those interested.
It is my gut feeling, that there will be more Linux
desktops
Obviously Phillip Deackes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> thinks that:
> I can understand that, however I have no problem with commercial apps. I
> like the fact that I have a *choice*. My system runs a range of apps
> from GNU to commercial. I use Linux because I like it and it is good. If
> it cost me mone
On Sat, Nov 04, 2000 at 11:18:55PM +0100, Kristian Rink wrote:
> Obviously Phillip Deackes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> thinks that:
Hi,
> > Netscape is well known as being one of the worst Linux apps.
>
> True, sadly... As already mentioned, try to get Yourself Mozilla and use one
> of those lighter
On Sun, Nov 05, 2000 at 09:32:03AM +, Phillip Deackes wrote:
> marco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > have you tried konqueror? it's really a good browser, not only a file
> > manager. I use it and I enjoy it: it rarely crashes, is faster to load
> > than
> > netscape and mozilla (I uninst
Kristian Rink <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> H, my $0.02 is that I am running (Debian) GNU/Linux for 99.95%
> because of the licensing and distribution policies and ethics, so
> Opera as another closed-source commercial application is not an option
> to me...
I can understand that, however I
marco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> have you tried konqueror? it's really a good browser, not only a file
> manager. I use it and I enjoy it: it rarely crashes, is faster to load
> than
> netscape and mozilla (I uninstalled them both!) and is quite smart.
>
I have had a look at it when I tried
Obviously Phillip Deackes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> thinks that:
> I have been waiting for Opera for Linux for *ages* and am very pleased
> indeed with what I have seen of the second beta.
H, my $0.02 is that I am running (Debian) GNU/Linux for 99.95% because of
the licensing and
Saturday 04 November 2000 21:20, Phillip Deackes wrote:
> I have been waiting for Opera for Linux for *ages* and am very pleased
> indeed with what I have seen of the second beta. I hate Netscape more
> than I hate Internet Explorer. Mozilla is just not usable at the moment
> and alth
al impressions ... not that bad at all (but
> being a beta release, many things don't seem to
> work).
I have been waiting for Opera for Linux for *ages* and am very pleased
indeed with what I have seen of the second beta. I hate Netscape more
than I hate Internet Explorer. Mozill
Thanks to all those who have replied either to
the list or on my personal mail. Finally decided
to give it a try. Downloaded the static binary
from the Opera site (Ver 4.0b1). Run it for over
2 hrs right now.
Initial impressions ... not that bad at all (but
being a beta release, many things d
I installed skipstone on my potato system a couple of days ago and
have so far been quite happy with it. Admittedly, I have tried to do
only very simple things with it as yet (viewing pages and downloading)
but it seems to live up to its reputation for being fast, light and
good-looking.
I got it
erm usable Mozilla this side of the next
millenium :)
HTH,
Robin Collins
PS, of course Opera isn't Open Source, but then again much of what's
available in OS is worth what you pay for it!
- Original Message -
From: "USM Bish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, Novembe
ry, in the process of my upgrade.
>
> Yes, mozilla is a contender, but would like to
> keep my options open. Opera is also currently
> available (though not Open Source or GPL). Need
> first hand info on Opera for Linux, from anybody
> who is currently using it
or GPL). Need
first hand info on Opera for Linux, from anybody
who is currently using it or has tried it out.
There are some .debs on the Opera site as well,
but I don't have a clue regarding its popularity
in the debian world.
Never used it myself, so any kind of info like
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