A. Most of the GNU freeware, such as GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program), XV, emacs, etc., as well as various calendar and planning programs. The reason for using GNU/Linux is to have an open environment. If you've ever tried to do something as simple as getting Win95 or NT to operate over an ascii text teletype interface, you can understand the need for getting outside the box. Thinking outside the box is possible when the box is not welded shut. Linux is reconfigurable and extensible

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