Excellent Windows to Linux Migration Distro but ...

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	• Xandros Linux Desktop OS 3.0 Deluxe Edition Linux \| Xandros Corp average customer review:based on 7 reviews view larger image
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Driving to a Friendlier Linux

Linux® has been portrayed as a "nerd's only" Operating System. Xandros® Linux® has proven wrong that assumption. From the moment you put the CD-ROM on the drive, there are few and simple instructions to follow. The process is very user friendly. Once installed there is little grief for the programs used regularly on Windows®, since Cross Over Office runs the most popular programs.
Besides the novelty of loading a new OS, I get the tranquility of a virus free, spy ware free, environment and a safe heaven for my data.

Well hey....It's cheaper than Windows.

I'm giving this 4 stars for a couple of reasons.

1. It's not Windows ,and I have had it for a while, and have not contracted any viruses.

2. It's a lot cheaper than any Windows OS's out there.

I have found Xandros OS to be very reliable, although, it does crash some programs. The instant messenger that comes with it sucks and trying to install a game with Crossover takes a mastermind. Despite my complaints, Xandros Desktop OS 3.0 is well worth the money.

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Excellent Windows to Linux Migration Distro but ...

I concur with the reviewers who have found Xandros an easy and robust Linux distro, particularly, if you are coming from the Windows environment and don't want to spend too much time getting to know Linux in all its gory details.

I only have a couple of gripes.

First, the gcc environment is not fully supported. You don't get gcj or Fortran as part of the 'out-of-the-box' installation. You also don't get KDevelop, which is something that you really need if you want to do any kind of programming.

Second, the current versions (Delux and Business) do not support Oracle installations. If you want to test your application in a Linux environment using Oracle as the background db, with Xandros you'll be out of luck.

Third, if you decide to change or update what you get in the installation package, e.g., MySQL, you'll likely end up messing up the baseline configuration.

Bottom line, a great distro but only if your requirements match exactly what Xandros supports. Any deviations and you'll be likely reinstalling the whole thing.

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Xandros Linux Desktop OS Deluxe is built for users who want a modern Linux system without the traditional Window managers. Its customized version of KDE is designed for convenience, while the Windows-compatible tools and setup make it simple for Linux beginners to master. The File Manger makes it easier to browse and work with files, directories, and related devices - floppies, CDs, DVDs and printers. Linux Desktop can allow Windows-based tools to run Microsoft Office and familiar tools. It uses the familiar desktop that Windows users would expect, for an easier cross-platform solution that anyone can use. Whether you're at home or school you'll find that Xandros Desktop OS has just what you need to write, chat, draw, surf, talk, e-mail, listen, and play in Linux. Encrypted file system and personal firewall wizard defend your private data Filter out spam, block pop-up ads, and resist most spyware, viruses and worms Connect to remote networks through a PPTP VPN

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