Re: [Fsfe-uk] Low cost computing for small business - Comments wanted

[Martin Coxall]

> MessageJust as an idea, while reviewing free software, why not create a 
> database, showing what free alternatives are available to proprietry 
> software. eg. People using microsoft outlook, looking for a similar thing on 
> a linux platform may look towards evolution or similar.
> 
> A searchable database which allows people to specify what they currently use, 
> which can deliver an alternative list. The list could probably be further 
> refined by allowing them to select features they require.

What happens when the only available free software is inferior to the
proprietary software or when there is no nearest equivalent?

Martin