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I strongly support that Ultraedit (Ultraedit32, Uedit) should be ported to Linux. On the other hand, there is an editor for Linux that may be developed into equal functionality: Kate (of KDE). I run it on Debian GNU/Linux (2.6-testing) and it is stable and clever but lacks details in functions and behaviour that shuold be refined and added. Especially, I miss the immediate hex/text switch in Uedit but this may be a cumbersome thing if (in the future) UTF8-use should be our text code standard. Anyhow, I think the Kate project should have much benefit of having Uedit as a present competitor on Linux!
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Well, Im just a 'Newb', not real up on what is and what is not available, but im a drummer and love to download good music to mix and practice to. if it is available then my apologies, but if not then id like to see some companies like limewire make thier stuff compatable with linux. Its interseting that you started this thread, Jeremy because, I really want to switch over to being a fulltime linux user, but the main thing holding me up is the software compatability issue. Oh and pc security software like Norton. id definately be willing to pay the going price!
There is a remixing program for linux... You'll have to search freshmeat for more help... As far as Limewire... spyware companies aren't going to develop for a platform that doesn't allow them to spy on the user. There are, however lots of ways to share files, and ahem borrow music and files onlinux, specifically eMule is grat, among others. Also... the point of linux is removing the need for software like norton... there's really no point in having it. what's it going to do, eat resources like on windows? personally I can live without the resource drain. There are historically 2 virus for UNIX, the vulnerabilities it uses have been patched. as such, no known viruses, exploits, or prrofs of concept exist on linux, the firewall built into the kernel is great, and spyware only runs in wine, and there's nothing to prevent it being completely removed.. other norton 'security' features are really an example of the emporer's new clothes, and ultimately a complete waste of time.
Still, I support the porting of Uedit to Linux -- or maybe some other editor (text editing/development system) having about equal functionality. Please post comment on this if you know other similar editors (there must be); that should maybe give some more people hints about what such an editor can do.
I would explain such a good editor's function as being like Vim but with a user interface that is related like is OpenOffice to MS Office. The Cream project is another track that's attempting to wrap Vim into such an interface, but I suspect this is getting a tedious thing and has a long way yet getting operational (oop -- dont misunderstand, Cream is quite OK, but for real professional use you want those time-saving details up and running securely). Of course, for those bred with Vi it's no problem (they probably use Vim), but I represent those who are not. And I suppose I represent a large group of potential/new Linux users?
Apple Quicktime plugin (for at least Mozilla family)
I am not very familiar to the Linux world so if a Quicktime plugin for Firefox is available somewhere, don't read this below, just give me a hint!
I have 'converted' to Linux mainly in order to be able to use (advanced) software that is available almost for free with Linux but would cost me the fortune I don't have for M$ Windows, but I still lack Quicktime. My system(s) are quite complete by now for standard everyday use, which is a primary requirement for me, still if this Linux project was initiated for other reasons. I have (though not always easily) assembled all those parts that makes most function properly.
There are alternative players, but many web sites rely on Quicktime in order to be viewed in the intended way. I think that a main reason why the rush into Linux for common people hasn't yeat started is the difficulty to easily set up a Linux box where every detail in everyday functionality is present. And web browsing is important for nearly all of us. Entirety is compiled from details.
NO Macro compatibility... MS office uses Visual Basic macros, wich are strictly-speaking amlost impossible to implement on Linux.. perhaps you offdoes ice should move into this century and stat using a wiki or a database..
Also what does Ultra edit do?
UltraEdit is a great text editor. (www.ultraedit.com) Really well-made, with some features i came to love (column editing - love it especially when working with many SQL statements at the same time, or stats data). I'm sure vi has most of those features, but as much as i advocate linux command-prompt, i do need a GUI, and UltraEdit makes it so nice and simple.
Well, Im just a 'Newb', not real up on what is and what is not available, but im a drummer and love to download good music to mix and practice to. if it is available then my apologies, but if not then id like to see some companies like limewire make thier stuff compatable with linux. Its interseting that you started this thread, Jeremy because, I really want to switch over to being a fulltime linux user, but the main thing holding me up is the software compatability issue. Oh and pc security software like Norton. id definately be willing to pay the going price!
Try SUSE 10.0 OSS Comlete Installation - It has Hydrogen - It is again one of the best Drum Simulators I have seen recently.
Apple Quicktime plugin (for at least Mozilla family)
as far as i can see there are two ways you can solve this problem.
1. use crossover office that supports both quicktime and early windows media formats as it will run the programs this also adds support to mozilla
2. it the results are unsatisfactory ie the windows media video is too old (if you were to use it) then there is always qemu which emulates an x86 machine hence it is a build your own windows system. you would only need to get win 98 which is about £10 or less second hand and that i have run into very few problems with
If i could find a version of AutoCAD (or something very, very similar and OS) i'd be very, very happy, and would only need to boot into Windows for games i already own.
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Just because it was fun, not because it's really needed by anyone. (You gotta love a piece of software that calls itself the first "Artificial Insanity" program.)
If i could find a version of AutoCAD (or something very, very similar and OS) i'd be very, very happy, and would only need to boot into Windows for games i already own.
For very basic stuff, there is Qcad and there also exist a CAD extension for Blender. [1]
The functionality is AFAIK not as wide as AutoCAD, but you can do the more basic stuff.
I'm not a CAD specialist, so I can't tell you about the differences or what their limits are, but give them a try; It's free
Here is a list of CAD resources for Linux: LUnIx CAD
If you find a nice and easy one, please tell me, I would like to try making some models to render with Blender (I'm 3D aficionado).
Yes, article is about the OS X version, but it features a nice screeny.
Actually there are two Voice dictation programs in Windows, either one of which would be of value for Voice dictation. One is ViaVoice and the Other is Knowbrainer/Dragon-Maturally speaking. Scansoft/Nuance sells them.
Apple Quicktime plugin (for at least Mozilla family)
There is the mplayer plug-in which will plug into the mozilla family of browsers and can play quicktime. Or, if you use kde there is kmplayer which can be embedded with kparts and uses mplayer as a backend. Generally, i've found that both work well for quicktime.
There is the mplayer plug-in which will plug into the mozilla family of browsers and can play quicktime. Or, if you use kde there is kmplayer which can be embedded with kparts and uses mplayer as a backend. Generally, i've found that both work well for quicktime.
And Xine, I use it as default viewer for WMV in Firefox
And Xine, I use it as default viewer for WMV in Firefox
I may have gotten it to work once or twice, or lucked out by having a distro that properly configured it (that's rare).
Given that it may have worked, but not consistently, do you happen to know which particular codec, plugin, or whatever it takes, gets xine to work correctly with various different formats, including WMV?
I'd appreciate the tip, but also for my future reading and reference, if you know of specific resources I can look for, that would be appreciated, too. (Naturally I can research this in due time, but since you seem to know the answer, I would appreciate it to save some of that precious stuff we call "time"). Thank you very much!
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