I think it's worth mentioning that even though Xandros isn't free right now, a 30-day trial version that will be free will be appearing after the initial rush for Xandros 2.0 orders goes down. That way you can test it out and see if you like it before you buy.
Re:But did they pay their extortion money?
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This is for packet writing... the CD burning stuff in Xandros File manager doesn't use it - so this doesn't apply.
Re:I liked this better...
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On the contrary, Xandros 2.0 is using KDE3 now... which is a big improvement. Newer version of crossover office, mozilla, XFree86, then the Xandros app integration into it with Xandros File Manager. Xandros Networks has been greatly improved so it works better, is faster, etc.
Re:Stop trying to emulate Windows XP/98/2000.
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Looks aren't everything! Xandros looks the way it does because the interface is familiar to normal consumers who regularly use Windows already or have seen it, it's easier to get them to use/look at Xandros if they're familiar with what they're seeing already.
The goal of Xandros is to give the stability of a linux distro with the ease-of-use and familiarity of Windows. That's why it looks the way it does, you can't expect regular people to go into something brand new - you have to give them something familiar.
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I think it's worth mentioning that even though Xandros isn't free right now, a 30-day trial version that will be free will be appearing after the initial rush for Xandros 2.0 orders goes down. That way you can test it out and see if you like it before you buy.
This is for packet writing... the CD burning stuff in Xandros File manager doesn't use it - so this doesn't apply.
On the contrary, Xandros 2.0 is using KDE3 now... which is a big improvement. Newer version of crossover office, mozilla, XFree86, then the Xandros app integration into it with Xandros File Manager. Xandros Networks has been greatly improved so it works better, is faster, etc.
Looks aren't everything! Xandros looks the way it does because the interface is familiar to normal consumers who regularly use Windows already or have seen it, it's easier to get them to use/look at Xandros if they're familiar with what they're seeing already.
The goal of Xandros is to give the stability of a linux distro with the ease-of-use and familiarity of Windows. That's why it looks the way it does, you can't expect regular people to go into something brand new - you have to give them something familiar.