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Subject: Re: [9fans] A newbie question...
From: erik quanstrom <quanstro@quanstro.net>
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:25:03 -0500
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> I'm a new to Plan9, and I am trying to understand the current status of the
> system.
> In particular, I am wondering about the list of application available=
> - is there  email reader?
> - Web browser?
> - office like suite = document editor, spreadsheet?
> - is it possible to run Linux software under plan9?

yes, not really, no, no.

> 
> In other words, I am wondering if it is possible to switch to Plan 9 system,
> and to use it as 'everyday machine'?

i use plan 9 as my everyday machine both at home and at work.

- erik