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Xandros 1.0

Posted by michael on from the simple.-compatible.-proprietary. dept.

Mr. Smoove writes "Despite the quick-off-the-mark review from Newsforge this morning, the Xandros 1.0 desktop is finally here! No free download so you'll have to shell out US$99 for it but you do get an enhanced (?) version of KDE 2.2 and built-in Cross-Over Plugin and Office! Finally a decent challenger to Lycoris and also what Lindows should have been..." There's also an interview with a Xandros executive.

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  1. 99 bucks for already out of date software. by SonicBurst · · Score: 0, Redundant

    No thanks.

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  2. Re:Up do date by oliverthered · · Score: 2, Redundant

    Readmore
    " Technology Preview CD that is included with the product contains many of the most recent software releases including KDE3. "

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  3. Re:What about GPL?? Sources?? by sgtron · · Score: 1, Redundant

    From what I understand about the GPL, you only have to make the source available. You don't have to distribute all source with all software, you just have to make it available to those that want it. so yeah, I guess it's legit.

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  4. Re:What about GPL?? Sources?? by oliverthered · · Score: 2, Redundant

    Umm... I beleive your incorrect check out the gpl,
    They must provide the source code on the same meduim you recieved the binaries and free of charge.

    So if they sell a $99 CD with the binaries on it (ok by GPL) they must also give you the source on a CD, just via email isn't good enough.

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  5. Re:Same for the music industry.. by Afrosheen · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Ooooh! KDE 2.2.2 *and* a $99 price tag? Does it come with kernel 2.2 also? What an up-to-date, strikingly new distro at a fair price.

    Blargh. I'll take my cash elsewhere. If I wanted old stuff like 2.2.2 I'd be running mandrake 7.