Linux operating system for consumers and businesses in the early to mid 2000s. We installed xandros desktop os v2 on a pentium 4, 1. Xandros will follow its release of the free freespire 5 with the xandros desktop professional 5. Xandros desktop business edition runs windowsbased programs and seamlessly integrates with windows domain networks. Although the newest version of xandros doesnt support microsoft active directory, there is a business version 2. Linux vendor xandros has announced the launch of version 3 of the xandros business desktop operating system os. It provides a center for the community of eee pc users and developers, including source code, documentation and experience sharing. Xandros desktop professional is a complete, fullfeatured linux desktop operating system and application suite for your business. This is an opensource project for asus eee pc series. Unlike many popular, consumeroriented linux desktops, such as linspire, xandros desktop os version 2. Crossover office allows you to install some not all windowsbased software and run such windowsbased software on xandros.
The new xandros business desktop os adds enterpriseclass active directory and pdc authentication to the peertopeer windows networking found in the. Xandros desktop os standard edition was basically the same as the open. Download name, version, language, cpu, file type, file size. Xandros touts this os as the secure, easytouse, and compatible alternative to windows for any size. Xandros has created a desktop solution that combines the best of open source technologies with a corporate attention to completeness, usability, and support. When i was asked to take a look at xandros desktop 2. When comparing business edition to the other products offered by xandros a number of differences can be found. Governed by a moderately restrictive license, although the majority of the software is under the gnu general public license. It does essentially the same thing as windows xp or mac osx, but its core code is open to the public and owned by no one. Shrinking hardware margins and component prices are drastically cutting into the bottom line for the typical whitebox builder. Xandros desktop is an intuitive graphical environment that works right out of the box and offers unrivaled compatibility with microsoft windows. Heres what we found out so far about this new product. Xandros desktop os version 2 business software cd is. The thought of linux as a desktop os in the workplace.
The os is an evolution of corels debianbased distribution, acquired in august 2001. Xandros is preparing to release the business edition of their popular linux desktop distribution. Version 1 of the desktop product was based on the award winning corel linux os and represents the next step in the evolution of the corel desktop. The product uses the same installation method as the desktop version and it works extremely well. Xandros surf side linux was based on their desktop 3. Xandros prides itself on superior windows compatibility, and to maintain that reputation it includes some hardhitting tools for making windows programs work well on gnulinux. Xandros desktop os version 2 deluxe edition the xandros desktop os is solid and easy to get up and running. More importantly, xandros is the closest operating system to windows xp pro that weve seen in the lab. Xandros desktop os business edition sasithechos diary. This version is designed to support desktop computer users who require authentication for a windows. Xandros releases updated desktop linux os computerworld. It used its os to run a line of linuxpowered desktop computers sold through walmart.
May 19, 2009 xandros desktop is an intuitive graphical environment that works right out of the box and offers unrivaled compatibility with microsoft windows. It works its magic using code written to emulate windows libraries. Linux desktop operating systems from another developer company. Xandros was founded in may 2001 by linux global partners will roseman and dr.
In that gcn article, soto wrote, for three weeks, the gcn lab put four alternative oses through their paces. The business edition is most like the deluxe home edition though the deluxe version does not include xandros antivirus, the star office suite, windows nt pdc authentication. It is fully functional for 30 days and includes a pdf of the abridged user guide. Xandros desktop business edition is an easytouse solution for corporate desktop and laptop computers. Right from the start it is made clear that this os is an alternative to windows and it does not try to hide that fact that it was designed to. The latest version of xandros desktop os home edition linux is 4. This os version will be built on the same open source code base used in freespire 5. Xandros xandros desktop os version 2 open circulation lq iso. Xandros is integrating the former freespire linux version developed by linspire into the new freespire 5 linux os. A version for business, called xandros desktop os version 2 business edition is priced at. It was initially added to our database on 08242007. Xandros has released a new version of its business linux desktop with upgraded windows integration features.
Xandros desktop linux install dell dimension 2400 part 2. Mar 16, 2004 for example, xandros desktop standard edition users can purchase the code weavers crossover office application that is included in the deluxe and business editions through the xandros shop, which is part of the xandros network. Built on a solid debiangnu linux foundation, the xandros business desktop os is engineered from the ground up to integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise environments, where security, compatibility, and ease of use are essential. Agencies can also order xandros preinstalled from authorized resellers. Xandros networks on tuesday announced the release of version 2. Crossoveroffice is a special application for installing and running certain windows applications inside xandros desktop os.
It is here for historical reasons and because other sites link to it. What xandros has up its sleeve software technewsworld. Xandros xandros desktop os version 2 open circulation. Built on a solid debiangnu linux foundation, the xandros business desktop os is engineered from the ground up to integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise environments, where security, compatibility, and ease of use are essential requirements. Sep 09, 2008 xandros is integrating the former freespire linux version developed by linspire into the new freespire 5 linux os. Xandros is no longer available, and as far as i know the company is out of business. Xandros desktop os version 3 business edition pcstats. Access to xandros network is unlimited to all xandros desktop users, and you even can buy extra features. Frederick berenstein, 3 the company is headquartered in new york city. Xandros prides itself on superior windows compatibility, and to maintain that reputation it includes some hardhitting tools for making windows programs work. All versions of the xandros desktop os now include linux kernel 2. Xandros offers the security and stability of linux with the simplicity and familiarity of a windowslike experience.
The new xandros business desktop os adds enterpriseclass active directory and pdc authentication to the peertopeer windows networking found in the consumer editions. Os release date 2003 user interface gui platform linux. In a nod to windows compatibility, xandros includes crossoveroffice 4. Xandros business desktop os is the premier alternative to windows desktops for organizations large and small. Red hat desktop 4 was a release candidate version when we tested it. Download name version language cpu file type file size. Mar 14, 2005 in that gcn article, soto wrote, for three weeks, the gcn lab put four alternative oses through their paces. Xandros puts linux into business windows world infoworld. Xandros desktop os version 2 business edition, nearmint condition. The company is attempting to offer windows based businesses an alternative system. Xandros was a software company which sold xandros desktop, a linux distribution. Xandros corporation offered a 30day trial version of xandros home edition premium as a. Jul 27, 2004 xandros networks on tuesday announced the release of version 2. For example, xandros desktop standard edition users can purchase the code weavers crossover office application that is included in the deluxe and business editions through the xandros shop, which is part of the xandros network.
This is a 30 day evaluation version of the xandros desktop os business edition. The name xandros was derived from the x window system and the greek island of andros. Frederick berenstein, the company is headquartered in new york city. I took a shipping version of xandros desktop os deluxe 2. Oct, 2005 in a nod to windows compatibility, xandros includes crossoveroffice 4. Xandros desktop os is an intuitive graphical environment that works right out of the box and offers unrivaled compatibility with microsoft windows. Xandros will not offer the previous linspire linux os nor develop a new version of it. He also wrote that we agree with heffernan that desktop linux is. Xandros answer to dselect the nicest feature of xandros networks is the onebutton update.
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