No Linux experience or technical knowledge required; fun and easy to use
Linux operating system includes many useful applications
Office applications, Web browsing, e-mail, IM, and more
Installs in just 4 clicks simple point-and-click and drag-and-drop navigation
Secure Linux platform eliminates viruses, spyware, and other intrusions
Editorial Review:
Product DescriptionXandros Desktop Standard Edition is a user-friendly Linux environment. This operating system offers the security and stability of Linux with the simplicity and familiarity of a Windows-like experience. It's easy to install and even easier to use -- anyone familiar with Windows will feel immediately comfortable with Xandros Desktop Standard. Users can create, edit and save Office documents, browse the Web, send and receive email, and burn CDs and DVDs - all more easily than ever before. System Requirements - Any Intel Pentium or Celeron processor, or any AMD K6/II/III, Duron, Athlon, Athlon XP/MP processor (at least 450MHz); 128MB RAM; 1.5GB HDD space; bootable CD-ROM
What Others Say
Xandros Desktop outstanding Value.
I have used a number of other Linux distro's over the years.
But this Version of Xandros Desktop Home Edition Basic.
IS THE BEST YET...
While they offer you an activation code to use that is limited to 10 times before calling in to be issued a new one.
Is NO Big Deal, to an honest user.
While I've read one review here saying they seen nothing Mentioned of this on the Xandros Website, must not have looked to much, Because I found it easy, IT's there you just have too read a little.
Xandros just like like all other Linux distro's does not require you to Activate it in order to be able to use it.
Only if you want the ease of One Click downloads.
Using their Servers, Which ... Read More
Product activation
Users must activate Xandros Desktop Home Edition V4 with Xandros support in order to unlock some of the functionality of the product and receive critical product and security updates. Without product activation, users will not receive access to such updates. Should the user activate beyond a certain number of installations, they will be denied new activation codes until they have contacted Xandros support and explained themselves. Support may or may not then grant further activation codes.
This activation system is currently not documented anywhere on the main Xandros website, and users are not alerted to it during the purchase procedure or in the End User License Agreement.
An Outstanding Windows Alternative
After using (and abusing) Xandros v3.02 for over a year and watching Windows try to plug their "security flaws" for eons before that, I decided to do the upgrade to Xandros Home Edition.
If you're looking for an exceptional ALTERNATIVE to Windows XP (and beyond), look no further. Just be aware that Xandros is NOT Windows and never will be. It's much more secure and stable than Windows can ever hope to be.
Installation was a snap. Just insert the CD and reboot. Five or six mouse-clicks later, you're in business. I did, however, back up everything I didn't want to lose -- just in case -- and it paid off. I didn't lose a byte of my stuff.
Xandros Home came with the latest & greatest open source software ... Read More
