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Date:      Fri, 20 Jul 2001 13:20:20 -0700
From:      Jim Krenz <unixverse@mac.com>
To:        FreeBSD QUESTIONS <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG>
Subject:   Program recommendations
Message-ID:  <B77DE093.2C0C6%unixverse@mac.com>

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Hello all,

I have just installed FreeBSD 4.3, and am now attempting to figure out which
programs to use for various tasks. I am completely new to Unix-like systems
and the choices of options are plentiful (and somewhat confusing to my
newbie mind). In particular, I would like opinions on the following three:

Shell
Text editor
E-mail client

I realize this is a slightly loaded question, as I suspect that everyone has
their favorite program. But I am asking this because I am overwhelmed at the
moment, and need some help to get started.

My main concern is this: I don't want to spend a ton of time learning one
program, and then six weeks later, find out that there is a better program
that was already available. I don't care if a program is harder to initially
learn--I just want the one that will serve me the best for the long term.

Thanks for any advice!

Jim
Jim Krenz
unixverse@mac.com


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