Ubuntu: The Switch ( 2 of ? ) - First Steps
June 14, 2007 – 1:42 amIn the previous entry in this series I explained my motivations, current hardware setup, frequently used software and my overall goals. Now I will perform the first steps as outlined previously.
Back Up all Data and Settings
I will be formatting the hard drive so I will need to make sure that all the data I have on the machine is safely backed up. Fortunately about six months ago I started the practice of storing no files on a local computer. Everything is stored either on the web, on servers or external hard drives. I just needed to make sure there were no changes in my local SVN folder that needed to be committed and I synchronized my RoboForm data.
Replacement Software
- Firefox 2, IE 7, IE 6
- Firefox 2, IE6&7 emulated
- PHP Eclipse
- Linux Version
- Skype
- Linux Version
- MS Outlook
- Emulate
- MS Office
- Open Office
- QuickBooks Premier 2007
- Emulate
- Adobe Photoshop CS2
- GimpShop
- Notepad++
- VI
- RoboForm / RoboForm Portable / Goodsync
- Not sure yet
- Adobe Acrobat / Distiller
- Linux version of the reader
- PDF Creator and Ghostscript
- WS FTP
- Filezilla
- WinSCP3
- Not sure
- UltraMon
- I will see how my two monitor setup works natively in Linux
- GoToMeeting
- Emulator
- FreeMind
- Linux Version
- Audacity
- Linux Version
- Camtasia Studio 4
- Xvidcap and Camstudio
- XAMPP
- Linux Version
- ActiveSync
- Not sure
- Google Desktop
- Not sure
- Tortoise SVN
- Not sure
- Macromedia Flash
- Linux version
- Emulator
- iTunes
- Amarok and Banshee
- Windows Media Player
- VLC Player
- Remote Desktop
- Timer
Please provide suggestions in the comments.
Install Ubuntu
I have begun the download process of the latest desktop version of Ubuntu. I will be going through the install in the next blog post. In the mean time I will be updating this blog post with software replacement ideas as I receive feedback and as I research.
10 Responses to “Ubuntu: The Switch ( 2 of ? ) - First Steps”
Why emulate Outlook? T/bird is just as good.
By Mark on Jun 14, 2007
I mainly use Outlook for Calendar and Tasks. Mainly because it synchronizes with my Pocket PC. For mail I am using GMail.
By ethomas on Jun 14, 2007
Filezilla can do SFTP
By Mike Nolan on Jun 14, 2007
It does not seem that Filezilla can handle SCP.
By ethomas on Jun 14, 2007
gftp:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GFTP
By leszek on Jun 14, 2007
Also no need to emulate outlook, the default mail client (evolution) supports calendar and tasks and pocket pc.
You will need these howtos:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UsingGmailWithEvolution
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PocketPCHowto
By leszek on Jun 14, 2007
Thanks leszek. I did not realize that evolution can work with my Pocket PC, that is excellent.
Do you recommend GFTP over Filezilla? If so, why?
By ethomas on Jun 14, 2007
You might also find interesting that in the next version of Ubuntu (gutsy), using 2 monitors will be much easier:
http://techtoppicks.com/archive/ubuntu-to-get-better-dualview-support/
By leszek on Jun 14, 2007