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Xandros

Ubuntu LogoAbout Xandros

Xandros is based on Corel Linux, a Debian based distribution that was acquired following Corel's decision to sell that part of their business.  Unlike Debian, Xandros is a commercial distribution and is available in a number of different editions although there is a version (Xandros Open Circulation Edition) available for no charge with the condition that it is only used for non-commercial use.

Xandros is noted as being a good looking, easy to use desktop, suitable for users migrating from Windows.  It also has good integration with Windows networks.

The Premium edition adds the following features: 3D effects on the Desktop, Music Manager, ability to create MP3s, iPod compatibility, Photo Manager, CrossOver Office, NTFS writing support, Xandros Security Suite, Xandros Anti-Virus, Home folder encryption, and Xandros PPTP VPN.  In the Professional edition you also receive the Evolution Groupware Client, Windows PDC and Active Directory authentication, and 3G /GSM support.

There are also business and education editions available.

Xandros Desktop 4.1 Key Facts

Developer:
Xandros Incorporated (Founded May 2001)
Price:
Xandros Desktop Home Edition ($39.99), Xandros Desktop Home Edition Premium ($79.99), Xandros Desktop Professional ($99.99); 30 day free trial available
Released:
28 November 2006
Installation Media:
Home Edition - 1 CD, Premium and Professional come with an Additional Applications CD
Architectures supported:
x86
Package Management:
Xandros Networks (proprietory software)
Official Website:
www.xandros.com

Kernel
2.6.18
GNOME Available in Debian Unsupported archive
KDE 3.4.2 (modified)
XOrg 7.1
Xfce -
OpenOffice 2.0.3
Evolution 2.6.3
Firefox 2.0
Gimp 2.2.6
Python 2.3.5
Perl
5.8.4
Apache *
PHP
*
MySQL       
5.0.19
PostgreSQL *
Samba
3.0.21b
GNU Compiler Collection 3.4.3
* available in the server edition

Reviews

Version 4.x
Raiden's Realm, Technaute (in French), opensourcelearningOpen AddictLinux.comSoftware in ReviewThe RegisterDesktopLinux.comCRNTechNudge LiveGnumanRegDeveloper, tuxmachines.org
Version 3.0
OSNews, LinuxLinks.com, Newsforge, ExtremeTech, LinuxPlanet

Selected Websites

Other Official Websites
Xandros Online Store
News
LinuxLinks.com
Support/Forums
forums.xandros.com

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