Re: tlug: Office suite for use under Linux

[Frank Bennett <bennett@example.com>]

Scott Stone <sstone@example.com> writes:

> On 16 Apr 1998, Frank Bennett wrote:
> 
> > ... Applix-J for Linux ...
> 
> You can use me as your contact address, since we (Pacific HiTech) will be
> the distribution point for Applixware-J for Linux.  Relevant information:
> 
> Price: 29800 Yen
> Release Date: End of May 1998
> 
> Wabi and WINE ...
> ...  I have no idea if it'll work with
> Japanese apps, but I'd be willing to bet considerable money that you'd
> have considerable difficulty in doing this.

Caldera Technical Support reports:

  Unfortunately, no.  Wabi for Linux is only really usable with US versions
  of Windows (or, English versions).

  Erik...

So that's that.

> IMHO, your best bet is to get Applixware-J for Linux, preferably along
> with a copy of TurboLinux-J PRO, since that includes the Wnn6 Japanese
> Input System (fully licensed professional version).  OR, you can buy that
> separately from us w/o purchasing TurboLinux.

I'm currently using Wnn6 with Emacs 20.2, so I think I'm all set
on that front.  We'll see what happens when it comes down to the
purchase.  What's the recommended memory for Applixware-J?  I'll
either need to upgrade an existing machine or buy something new
for this system.

Looks like I'll gamble that filters will be forthcoming, and
stump up the dosh when the suite is released.  Many thanks for
this info!

Cheers,
-- 
Frank G Bennett, Jr         @@
Faculty of Law, Nagoya Univ () email: bennett@example.com
Tel: (0171)323-6351         () WWW:   http://rumple.soas.ac.uk/~bennett/
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