|
Xandros Desktop Professional | 
| From: CSDC
This item is no longer available
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 6091
Format: Cd-rom
Platform: Linux
Media: CD-ROM
Operating System: Linux
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.6
MPN: dskb400naen-m
Model: DSKB400NAEN-M
UPC: 894732000397
EAN: 0894732000397
ASIN: B000NLFR0E
Release Date: January 8, 2007
| |
| Features:
| • | Xandros runs important Windows applications including MS Office | | • | Create, open and edit MS Office files with Openoffice.org | | • | Powerful Security - Included firewall, anti-virus, file-system protector and Xandros Networks update alert | | • | Authenticate to Windows PDC and Active Directory Domains | | • | Connect to wired and wireless networks; use PPTP VPN to connect remotely to the office |
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Xandros Desktop - Professional is a complete Linux desktop operating system and applications suite that today's business needs to securely work, communicate, network and remain competitive. Discover how easily your business can benefit from Linux and bring security, stability and manageability to your PCs. Manageability, productivity, security, connectivity and value... Xandros Desktop - Professional has it all. Broadband wireless connectivity with 3G, GSM and UMTS support
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
Ideal and stable Linux distribution for the business user! May 17, 2007
nagappa (Houston, TX United States)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Xandros Desktop is a Debian based Linux distribution which is intended for business users. As such, it is stripped off the usual "geek-ware" found in most Linux distributions but includes applications most commonly used by business users, including OpenOffice (a full featured office suite which is file compatible with MS Office) and Code Weaver Crossover Linux, which actually lets you run your MS Office and other Windows applications natively!
I have been using Linux since 1997 and have used many flavors and distributions, including Red Hat, Slackware, Mandrake and Caldera OpenLinux.
Xandros 4.1 Desktop (Open Circulation Edition) was by far the easiest to install. It installed painlessly on my Toshiba Satellite P100 laptop and spared me of the usual trick questions during installation. It recognized my Window XP installation, resized the Windows NTFS partition painlessly and installed its own boot manager - allowing me to dual boot with Windows XP. (Xandros also supports dual booting with Vista, and the information is in the website FAQ). I was quite pleased with its plug-n-play capability. It even recognized my Targus PA095 port replicator, and allowed me to use an external keyboard and mouse connected to the port replicator.
The only problem I had with my installation was the sound did not work on my Toshiba Satellite P100. I found that the problem was with Toshiba's Differentiated System Description Table (DSDT) in the BIOS. Detailed steps to fix this are posted in the Xandros user forums under the Sound category. Now, with sound working, I am able to enjoy DVD movies and listening to CDs.
If you are a Linux geek, or a quasi Linux-geek like me, then all the geek-ware you need like C/C++ Development environment, Linux source code, KDE Dev tools, etc. are available in Xandros Networks, accessed by an icon on your Desktop. Installing them is a breeze. Just a couple of clicks, max. You can also use the familiar Debian "apt-get" command to get other tools you may need.
The Xandros KDE Desktop is the most intuitive Linux Desktop I have experienced. With in-built as well downloadable custom themes, wallpapers and screen savers, the Desktop experience is a rich and elegant one. It is certainly better than Windows XP. Initially I thought the Desktop was not as good as Vista. Boy was I glad to be proved wrong!
My laptop has an nVidia GeForce Go 7300 video card, which supports 3D graphics acceleration. After upgrading the nVidia driver in my Toshiba laptop pretty painlessly with instructions in nVidia's website, I got the Linux 3D Desktop to work wonderfully. (Type '3ddesk' in a terminal window). I also got the "3D Effects" feature to work by just tweaking a couple of files. (Search for Compiz and nVidia in the Xandros forums). This feature allows you to rotate the desktop as a three dimensional cube. It also has the cool "wobbly window effect". Check out the "Customer Images" under the Xandros image at the top left of this page. This Desktop experience puts Windows Vista to shame!!
Overall, I am pretty pleased and will definitely keep Xandros in my laptop to dual-boot with Windows XP. I would have rated Xandros 5 stars, but took away one star for the problem with the sound - which required a manual procedure to resolve.
 Xandros is Great May 20, 2007
Dale L. Nelson (Freeport, IL USA)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
Xandros 4.1 has out done it's self. I would and have recommended this OS to everyone I know.
Excellent Product November 14, 2007
Blue Blazer 62 (Chesterton, IN USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Installed without a hitch on its own hard drive. Recognized all hardware and internet connections. Partitioned hard disk. User manual excellent. Downloading applications through Xandros Networks is a snap. Installation or removal of applications is easy. Technical support has been fast and excellent. My only minor gripe is that Networks needs to make available most recent versions of KDE and OpenOffice products. Also, despite excellent tech support, can not get KOffice applications to open. Other KDE products, such as Kmail, KPIM, Konqueror work fine.
Dual boot software for Xandros and Windows works well. I am having fun learning Linux, although a bit of a challenge to me. File management utility takes a little learning. I have not yet tried all the applications, like video playing, photo downloads, disk burning, music, Crossover, so my limited experience to date allows only for a 4-star rating. Have used product for two months.
 Still Falls Short February 11, 2008
William B. Dwinnell IV (King of Prussia, PA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If what you want is a Windows-like experience from Linux, then this distribution will only get you part of the way there.
Good (Specific to Xandros):
-Easy installation
-Desktop is much like Windows, and offers some nice extras
-Comes with some applications which install with a button-push
Bad (Specific to Xandros):
-Poor audio hardware support
-Extremely poor technical support from Xandros
Good (Shared by all Linuxes):
-Freedom from MicroSoft and Apple
-Stable operating system
Bad (Shared by all Linuxes):
-Application installation is still needlessly complicated
Xandros may meet your needs if you're already a Linux-type who wants to tinker with the innards of the system, but I would suggest trying something else if you need a Windows replacement for average users.
The first Linux distribution that works right out of the box. November 4, 2007
Miguel A. Rodriguez (North Bay Village, Florida United States)
I have been using Linux several years now at both work and home. I highly recommend Xandros if you do not want to pay the high price for MS Windows. If you just want to replace MS Windows with a less expensive Operating System then Xandros is the answer. If you want to dual boot your current MS Windows computer and you are willing to read, learn and spend sometime getting Linux to work the way you want, then I highly recommend Ubuntu and Red Hat Fedora.
I also recommend you get the paid membership to Xandros if you want to get support and software application discounts. Purchasing Xandros from Amazon and paying for extra support directly from Xandros, will cost you less than half of what you will pay for any version of MS Windows.
|
|
|
We'll be adding even more exciting features to assist you in the coming year.
Thank you for shopping at the Depot.com online shopping depot.
©2008 Depot.com | |
