| Xandros Linux desktop hits Walmart.com |
Dec. 03, 2004
 Linux software maker Xandros has joined the growing number of open source software offerings on PC desktops at Wal-Mart's online store. Like other PCs available from Wal-Mart, the Xandros-powered systems don't come with a monitor, and range in price from US $200 to $600.
(Click for large image of Microtel/Xandros PC)
The Xandros-powered PCs have 1.5 to 3 GHz AMD processors along with 128 to 256 MB of memory, CD-ROM or CD-RW-DVD-combo drives, 40 to 80 GB hard drives, and a comprehensive set of software. All but the $200 low-end model include the Xandros Deluxe Edition desktop Linux distro, along with Codeweavers CrossOver Office. The bottom-of-the-line model comes with Xandros Desktop Standard Edition v2.0.
In 2002, Wal-Mart introduced PCs with Linux preloaded from "white box" manufacturer Microtel. Walmart.com also sells the systems with desktop Linux software from Novell (SuSE), Lycoris, Lindows, and Linare. Linux market leader Red Hat rolled out Linux PCs early last year in Wal-Mart-backed Sam's Club member warehouses starting at US $300.
Last summer Xandros released a free download of its desktop Linux OS. The Xandros Open Circulation edition is freely available for download from the company's website.
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