Applications in next Ubuntu

[Martin-Éric Racine]

Note:  I missed the start of this thread, since it started on another list.

On Wed, 15 Dec 2004, Eric Dunbar wrote:

> How about moving this to sounder?
> 
> > A Corporate Desktop to me should have:
> > GNOME 2.8 or later
> > OpenOffice
> > Firefox
> > Evolution

Agreed.

> > GAIM
> 
> An instant messenger -- of dubious quality. Yes, I know some places
> are using IM but, by-and-large, it decreases productivity and adds an
> additional layer of security headaches for IT dep'ts.

IM and blogs have become important communication tools in business. Needed,
despite the human engineering risk on IT infrastructure.

> > Utilities that really helps somethings... like a client to Windows
> > Terminal Server
> > Tools to burn a CD, like K3B

CD burner might be considered a liability by some, because it would allow
employees to easily copy priviledged info and take it to outsiders.


> > But, I think that GIMP - great app - should not be there.

It's needed too. It's the closest thing we have to Photoshop, which many
consider an essential piece of software on any Windows desktop.


Other business applications I consider essential:

dia-gnome
Inkscape
gpdf
firestarter (many companies mandate personal firewalls, especially on laptops)
Lifrea (important source of info via RSS feeds)
Planner
glabels
gnotime

-- 
Martin-Éric Racine, ICT Consultant
http://www.iki.fi/q-funk/