| Xandros seeks testers for new Linux desktop beta |
Jan. 10, 2006
It's been over a year since Xandros Inc. launched a new version of its well-regarded Xandros Desktop Operating System, but the company is now looking for a few good beta testers for its next release.
Xandros Desktop OS 4, which will be released later this year, will be based on the DCC Alliance's Common Core. This, in turn, is based on Debian 3.1, aka Sarge, which has been made LSB (Linux Standard Base) 3.0 compliant.
The Common Core is a "base" Debian system composed of essential programs or "packages" from Debian Linux, combined with member additions to attain LSB certification and achieve broad commercial acceptance and support.
The first Common Core based distribution, MEPISLite, came out late in 2005.
This new version will also include a NoMachine NX Client thin-client, Skype support, and improved WiFi support. For its interface, it is expected that Xandros will rely on KDE 3.5.
The new Xandros, like the ones before it, is being designed to be first and last a desktop distribution. Its predecessors have been well received by both users and reviewers.
Recently, Xandros released a version of its operating system to the German market, Desktop OS 3.1 Deutsche Version.
The company has also just released a version of its Linux for schools. The Xandros Desktop OS Version 3 Education Edition is designed to help students and faculty make the switch to Linux without breaking the school's budget.
It will be a bit longer before users see Xandros Desktop OS 4. It is expected to arrive sometime in the second quarter of 2006.
Interested in participating in the Xandros Desktop OS 4 Beta program? Fill out the online application form here.
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