One of the more common questions that comes up when considering Linux for the desktop is the question of finding alternatives to the common Windows applications. How this question should be answered depends largely on how you use your PC now.
If your primary use is to browse the net, use email and occasionally use documents and spreadsheets, then this is a no-brainer. Virtually any Linux distro will easily support your needs. The OpenOffice suite can handle almost any Micro$oft format file with no problem and it works both on Linux and Windows. Numerous email packages are available on Linux as are lots of options for browsing the web. For the average home user, a setup like this is all that is necessary. We'll talk about higher-end users shortly.
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