Migrating From Windows

Migrating from Windows to BSD

For a basic windows user, after having FreeBSD installed the first thing that comes to mind is:

1. What programs should I use for the tasks I need to do? See Recommended_applications

Connecting to Internet

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Transfering your windows mail to Mozilla

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Transfering your windows bookmarks to Mozilla

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Installing plug-ins and media players so each media type always plays

Stub. Explain about demoronizers so HTML works. Mention slashdot.com misalignment as test.

Explain why some media types play only some of the time - how to fix

Handle the numerous jre install difficulties

Mention popup blocking out of the box and other extensions like stumbleupon for finding help/tutorial sites.