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U-lite
U-lite (formerly Ubuntulite) was a light-weight distribution, based on Ubuntu, designed to run comfortably on old and low-resource computers. It comes with a careful selection of applications, such LXDE (featuring the Openbox window manager), Kazehakase web browser, Sylpheed mail client, AbiWord word processor and Gnumeric spreadsheet. Unlike most light-weight distributions, U-lite strives to provide a complete user experience out of the box.
Status: Discontinued
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2004-12-27 |
NEW • First Look at Xandros Desktop 3 Deluxe |
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Mad Penguin has published a comprehensive review of Xandros Desktop 3: "In light of the high availability of support that Xandros has to offer new users, the complete ease of use, simple updates, secure Internet browsing, VPN support, CD/DVD burning facilities, and overall system stability, it's an easy choice when deciding which distro to purchase for first time Linux users. Xandros it is. Whether you or someone you know is interested in giving Linux a shot, Xandros is a sure thing, and a very safe bet. The thing is, they will work out the rough spots, which is more than I can say for their higher priced proprietary competition. All things considered, including the pros and cons, Xandros is still king of the newbie Linux desktop in my book. Job well done guys!" Here is the rest of the review with screenshots.
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About Xandros Desktop OS
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Xandros has created a desktop solution that combines the best of open source technologies with a corporate attention to completeness, usability, and support. 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. Based in Ottawa, the Xandros team includes the world-renowned developers and architects of the award winning Corel LINUX OS. Xandros has inherited a sizeable user base from Corel LINUX OS from which it is significantly expanding its market presence. Xandros is currently developing its direct and indirect distribution channels for corporate, government, home, and educational users world wide. Xandros has established a world class technical support team. Xandros is also developing an extensive professional services presence to enhance its capabilities to support relationships with larger clients and partners.
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2006-11-28 |
Distribution Release: Xandros Desktop 4.1 |
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Xandros Corporation has announced the release of Xandros Desktop 4.1 (marketed as Xandros Desktop 4 Professional): "Xandros, the leading provider of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows, today announced the addition of 'Xandros Desktop - Professional,' featuring advanced 3D desktop graphics effects, Bluetooth wireless support, desktop search and ISV support." The new product is based on Debian 3.1 "sarge" and includes the latest kernel 2.6.18, KDE 3.4.2, Firefox 2.0, CrossOver Office 5.9.1 and many other software applications for the desktop. 3D video effects with Xgl/Compiz and the Beagle desktop search tool are among the new features included in the distribution for the first time. Please read the press release and visit the product's feature page for additional information. Xandros Desktop 4.1 is available for purchase and immediate download from the company's online store (US$99.99).
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2006-09-14 |
News: Free Download of Xandros Desktop 4 Trial Edition |
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Xandros Corporation has announced that it started offering a free 30-day trial edition of Xandros Desktop 4 Premium for free download: "Xandros is now offering free 30-day evaluations of the all new Xandros Desktop Home Edition - Premium. Now you can discover for yourself the benefits and features of the new Xandros Desktop." To get the download link, please visit this page and click on the "Free 30-day Trial" link in the right column. After registering your name and email address you will receive a download link by email. Xandros Desktop 4 is an excellent beginner-friendly distribution with a customised version of KDE and a host of intuitive desktop utilities designed to ease migration from Windows to Linux. Originally released in June 2006, the product's latest version is based on kernel 2.6.15 and includes X.Org 6.9.0, KDE 3.4.2, OpenOffice.org 2.0.1, Firefox 1.5.0.4, and other popular open source applications.
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2006-06-21 |
Distribution Release: Xandros Desktop 4 |
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Xandros Corporation has announced immediate availability of Xandros Desktop 4, a novice-friendly desktop Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux: "Xandros, the leading provider of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows desktop and server products, today announced a new line of consumer desktop products targeting home and multimedia users: Xandros Desktop Home Edition and Xandros Desktop Home Edition - Premium." Read the official press release and visit the Xandros product pages to learn more about the new release and to see a handful of screenshots. The two editions of Xandros Desktop 4 are available for purchase (and immediate download) from the company's online store; the links: Home Edition (US$39.99), Home Edition Premium (US$79.99).
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2006-05-03 |
Distribution Release: Xandros Server |
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Xandros Corporation has announced the availability of Xandros Server, the company's inaugural release of a high-end server distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux: "Xandros becomes the first Linux platform to provide a 'Debian Enterprise' end-to-end desktop and server platform." The product ships with a number of interesting features, including graphical administration tools, groupware services by Scalix, integrated backup solution from BRU, Windows interoperability features, centralised user management, and streaming media software. For more details please read the press release, visit the product's features pages, and have a look at these screenshots. Xandros Server is available for purchase from the company's online store (US$450 per license).
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2005-06-13 |
Reviews: Xandros Business Desktop 3.0 |
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Mad Penguin has taken a thorough look at the brand new Xandros Business Desktop 3.0, released last week: "How many distributions available today have the functionality it takes to be a part of a full-fledged Windows domain? The answer is simple: One. Xandros understands this growing requirement and has been developing around it for quite some time now. As a matter of fact, Xandros stands as the only Linux distributor that seems to make it their primary goal. Others may claim that they are providing the ideal Windows-friendly distribution, but until they can show me a simple way to join a domain (Windows NT legacy and Active Directory), connect to network drives and have the choice to make them persistent over reboots, connect to shared printers, and manage users... I will never consider them ready." Read the rest of the review with screenshots.
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2005-06-08 |
Distribution Release: Xandros Business Desktop 3.0 |
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Xandros Corporation has released Xandros Business Desktop 3.0, an "instant alternative for Windows business desktops": "Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows, today announced that it is shipping version 3 of the Xandros Business Desktop operating system. The new business desktop provides seamless compatibility with the latest Windows servers, including domain authentication support, logon scripts, and group policy profiles. Xandros Business Desktop is available now for purchase in retail stores and from the Xandros web site for a list price of USD $129.95." More details about the product can be found in the press release and on the company's product pages. To buy the product please visit the Xandros Store.
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2005-03-20 |
Reviews: Xandros Desktop OS 3 OCE |
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India's Techtree has reviewed the free edition of Xandros Desktop OS 3. Their conclusion? "Linux is not ready": "Everything in Xandros on the surface worked so well - browsing the web, checking email, playing music and movies... But when you try to install new applications, you get screwed. Frustrated. And you want to boot back into Windows. Yes, there is Xandros Networks - the online software repository for stuff that's tweaked and tried and tested to work with Xandros, but obviously they won't let you download a CD burning tool that bypasses the 4X limitation that they put in the first place... Xandros is good, but it's not ready. But that's not Xandros' fault. Linux is not ready." The 3-page review with screenshots starts here.
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2005-02-14 |
Xandros Desktop OS 3 Is a Windows XP Replacement |
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DesktopOS has published a review of Xandros Desktop OS 3: "The desktop environment is a Xandros enhanced KDE version 3.3. It has most of the features that everyday users would come to expect from a modern operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Plus XP, & Office XP. The Xandros development team has customized KDE to make things more user-friendly. Software like XMMS, Xine, OpenOffice.org 1.1, and Mozilla web browser 1.7 are included and have been customized also. The Xandros visual appearance has improved dramatically in version 3.0 to be more much attractive then it was in version 2.x. In saying that at least Xandros make the effort to customize the desktop, which is more then many other Linux desktop organizations do." Read the rest of the review here.
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2005-02-14 |
Distribution Release: Xandros Desktop OS 3 OCE |
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Xandros Corporation has released a freely downloadable edition of Xandros Desktop 3: "Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions, today announced the version 3 release of the Open Circulation Edition of its Linux desktop operating system (OS). The new release provides a new Internet experience with Firefox web browsing, Skype Internet calling, and Thunderbird e-mailing. The Xandros Open Circulation Edition is available for download at no charge from the Xandros web site." Here is the full press release. The ISO image is provided for download in the form of a BitTorrent seed, available from here: xandros-301-ocd-installation.zip.torrent (540MB).
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