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

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

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  2. 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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