Walmart.com To Peddle Xandros Linux Desktops

Linux Relevant Products/Services from Sybase ASE Linux Express Edition – FREE solutions developer Xandros today announced that Wal-Mart’s (NYSE: WMT) Latest News about Wal-Mart online store is carrying a full range of Linux desktop computers with the pre-installed Xandros Desktop Operating System.

Built by Microtel and available at Walmart.com, the offerings provide a range of inexpensive home, school, and small office desktop machines loaded with Xandros Desktop Deluxe.

The pre-installed computers come with free subscriptions to the Xandros Networks news and update facility, which features a huge inventory of open-source Latest News about open source and commercial software that can be downloaded and installed with a single click.

User-Friendly System

“Xandros is known for its familiar desktop and clean, well-structured menus that invite even novice users to get right to work,” said Rich Hindman, vice president of Microtel Computer Systems.

“With Xandros everyone can browse the Web, send their e-mail, create papers and presentations, burn CDs with a couple of mouse clicks, and connect to their Windows Relevant Products/Services from InterLand Business Hosting Services networks. Best of all Xandros users are freed from constant worries about viruses, spyware and system crashes.”
Microsoft-Ready Package

The bundled office suite is compatible with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The exclusive Xandros File Manager provides seamless access to Windows network resources and the ultimate in drag-and-drop burning of music and data CDs.

Other Xandros Desktop OS features include multiple desktops, tabbed Web browsing, and the ability to install and run Microsoft Office and a number of other key Windows programs.

The deluxe desktop offerings have built-in modems and Ethernet connections. All hardware and software is fully tested and certified by Xandros Labs.

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