“‘Whatever they’re paid, the software engineers behind the Xandros installer are worth more,’ writes Steve Suehring, after zeroing on the version of Xandros called Open Circulation Edition as the solution to his parents’ problems when they asked him to help them find a solution to a troubled computer that was running Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

“I used the free (as in cost) version of Xandros available as a BitTorrent download. This version of Xandros, called Open Circulation Edition, includes everything that my parents need to use their computer including the Opera Web browser and OpenOffice. Other versions of Xandros include things like CrossOver Office, additional Windows networking components, and other items important for a power-user or business desktop. Xandros also provides many interface improvements and tools to make desktop management easy.” [Read more… ]

I have heard great things about it and plan to try it out. When I do, I’ll report back to you.