[NTLUG:Discuss] Is Linux Ready for the desktop now?

[kbrannen@gte.net]

Tom Hoover wrote:
> 
> On Sun, Aug 12, 2001 at 12:32:30PM -0500, kbrannen at gte.net wrote:
> > I'm stuck because of 1 program:  Quickbooks.  I thought I'd found an
> > alternative (AppGen, IIRC), but when I emailed them for info, I never got a
> > reply back.
> 
> I just got the demo disk from AppGen for "MyBooks" (supposed to be a QuickBooks
> replacement).  I haven't installed it yet, but you can request a free demo CD
> by visiting their website.

I asked them a question about one of the programs, and asked if I could get
the demo CD, and the reply never came back.  I guess they must not like me.
:-)  I'll try again, Google says it's now http://www.mybooks.com except that
their server is down for maintanance. :-(

> 
> > OK, there's a problem with my scanner too, but I think SANE will eventually
> > be able to work with PP/USB scanners too.
> 
> My new Epson 1640SU works fine through the USB port (I bought it to use its
> SCSI port, but thought I'd give the USB port a try first...it's worked so well
> that I've decided to just leave it there, rather than switching to SCSI).

Cool!  Mine's an HP5200C (Scanjet).  I'll have to check out the latest SANE
package...it's been awhile.

Thanks to all who replied!
Kevin