Linux software wants -let's list them

[CMonster]

Please help me compose a list of BOXED SOFTWARE wants for Linux that you would be willing to pay for, just like you would Windows programs. I will forward this list to the major Linux vendors. (these are to be programs, not drivers or desktop features etc.):


Thanks.

My wants:

1. multimedia encyclopedia on CDROM (facilitate Linux in schools - I would prefer Brittanica)

2. TurboTax -or similar

3. Jumpstart or similar kids learning suites

4. Home improvement, construction/landscaping

5. Foreign Languages such as Rosetta Stone series

6. Pharmacy management

7. medical billing software (I am aware that there is an opensource project for this)

8. "Flash" authoring

[pbharris]

map programs!! like AAA. Sure i can go online, but the ones on CD give more.

[jkrohn]

2. TurboTax -or similar

Heh, complete with boot sector DRM ?

1) I agree on a flash authoring program, but first we need support for shockwave as well!
2) A good WYSIWYG HTML editor. We get asked about this all the time and really have nowhere to point people.
3) Software like PC Anywhere, RAdmin, etc. VNC is nice, but it has nowhere near the amount of features that these other commercial programs have.
4) A program like Visio. Yes KDia exists, and is a decent program, but it is no Visio. Right now I am stuck running Crossover Office for Visio. (cxoffie is a GREAT product BTW)
5) A Powerpoint application that actually has true compatibility. Yes OpenOffice/StarOffice CLAIMS to have ~100% compatibility, but in my experience, it screws up displaying 90-95% of the ppt slides I receive for my classes, as well as the ones my groups make for projects. Once again I am forced to use Crossover Office.
5) Webcam Software! Both usage, as well as streaming. Virtually none exists and the ones that do exist suck when it comes to functionality and ease of use. (On a side note we need better drivers too hehe. Couldn't resist )
6) A Download Accelerator that support authentication! Prozilla accelerates. Kget supports authentication. Can't we all just get along!?
7) Something like all seeing eye. With linux gaming on the rise, (I now play 5, count em 5 games in linux.) this is a program that I miss from windows.

Thats all the thinking I want to do for now

Jkrohn

[e980238]

It would be nice if mplayer was installed by default with all of the codecs. I dont know if that is against some licensing or somthing but I find mplayer to be far better than any of the other ones...xine...etc

I second the tax program. gnucash is a good start but I think it should be further developed to be more "quiken like"

This sounds stupid, but a lot of the people dont want to use open office because the icons dont look as nice as they do in Office XP. So maybe some theme changing ability for it?

Just my ideas

[Epyon9283]

A good replacement for Visio would be nice. So would a replacement for MS Project. Those are the only two reasons I boot into windows anymore(other than the occasional game ).

[CMonster]

jkrohn - KDia? is that like kivio?



e980238 -yes, a good media player that is DVD capable, a Linux port of Power DVD was in the works but MS shot it down, according to an inside source's last email.

[thronka]

Microsoft Money - ditto. I need that for Linux cuz I know how to use it and it works better than GNUcash.

What abotu QuickBooks?

The mapping program is called: AAA Map'n'Go

[CMonster]

Don't anybody expect a Linux port of any MS product anytime this century

Quick Books is a good one and will be included on the list for sure

[e980238]

Cmonster - I didnt hear about that whole power dvd thing. When did that happen? I think mplayer's gui could be slightly improved to better accomidate people like my grandmother and such.

Also LOL at Microsoft Money.

[thronka]

Hey you can dream cant you e980238?