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Xandros Desktop OS 3 Deluxe Edition Reviewed

Posted by michael on from the works-for-me dept.

JimLynch writes "The new Xandros is out and we've got a review up on ExtremeTech. With the exception of some burps with our wireless card, we had a great time with this distro. Highly recommended if you're in the market for a replacement for Windows."

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  1. Previous versions by euxneks · · Score: 4, Informative

    Previous versions of Xandros (2.0 specifically) are extremely stable and solid for me. The forums were always helpful to a complete n00b, and I'm proud to say I've been Windows-free since I've installed Xandros 2.0.

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  2. Prices . by qualico · · Score: 4, Informative

    1. Xandros Desktop OS Version 2.5 - Business Edition $ 118.00
    2. Xandros Desktop OS version 2.5 Deluxe $ 87.00
    3. Xandros Open Circulation Editon CD $ 4.99
    4. Xandros Desktop version 2 - Standard Edition $ 36.00
    5. Xandros Desktop OS Version 3 Deluxe - NNTP CD $ FREE

    1. Re:Prices . by Herr_Nightingale · · Score: 3, Informative

      NNTP == usenet
      NNTP means "no need to pay"

  3. Re:Desktop is not usable until fonts are sharp by DrJimbo · · Score: 5, Informative
    I run Linux on a laptop with a 1600x1200 15" LCD screen and a 1600x1200 21" external LCD monitor. I use the Bitstream Vera Fonts for almost everything. They are available here. They are as sharp as sharp can be. I've been using them for over a year and I am still thrilled by how crisp they make everything look. I do have anti-aliasing turned on to remove the jaggies but there is not even a hint of bluring.

    Next problem?

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  4. Re:199.98 ? Are they high ? by siliconjunkie · · Score: 3, Informative

    Oh, I see where you're reading that it's $199.98 (here)...but that is with the hardware as well...

    Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions, today announced that Wal-Mart.com is carrying a fully loaded Linux desktop computer with the pre-installed Xandros Desktop Operating System (OS) for only $199.98. Built by Microtel and available at Wal-Mart's online store,* the new desktop PC offers a complete suite of pre-installed software for home, school, and small office desktop use. Blah, blah blah (blahs added)

  5. Re:199.98 ? Are they high ? by l3v1 · · Score: 3, Informative

    Read the freaking article, ~200 bucks is for a complete machine loaded with Xandros Linux Wal-Mart.com is carrying a fully loaded Linux desktop computer with the pre-installed Xandros Desktop Operating System (OS) for only $199.98

    Again, RTFA, man.

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  6. Re:VPN support by OldGreyTroll · · Score: 3, Informative
    From: http://www.xandros.com/products/home/desktopdlx/ds k_dlx_whatsnew.html
    PPTP VPN client
    Whether you're using your work computer on the road or need to connect your home system to your company's network, accessing you're corporate virtual private network (VPN) is a requirement for many people. The new PPTP VPN client from Xandros makes accessing your corporate VPN easy.