| Versora, CodeWeavers spin Linux migration bundle |
Mar. 08, 2006
Versora and CodeWeavers have joined forces to announce the release this week of the Linux Desktop Migration and Productivity Bundle, which combines Versora's Progression Desktop and CodeWeavers's CrossOver Office Standard 5.0.
Progression Desktop automates the migration of data, application, and system settings from Windows desktops to Linux. CrossOver Office enables applications such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop to run on Linux.
"A bundled migration tool that includes the ability to run Microsoft Office productivity apps on Linux makes sense for individuals and organizations who want to move off Windows to Linux, but have concerns about a rip and replace scenario," said Versora CEO Mike Sheffey.
"You can now migrate all desktop data and settings from Windows to Linux while using the same Windows applications you've relied on in the past."
A report by the OSDL (Open Source Development Labs) earlier this year -- among other studies -- indicated that a key barrier to Linux desktop adoption revolves around the reluctance to move off the familiar Windows desktop environment and its applications to a Linux platform.
"In the near term, people will be more apt to try Linux if they don't have to sacrifice productivity," said CodeWeavers CEO Jeremy White. "The cost and security benefits of Linux may ring true, but in the mind of the end-user they are not more important than the familiarity and comfort of using the Windows desktop. With sophisticated migration and productivity tools such as Progression Desktop and CrossOver Office, we think we've provided a solution to the pain point associated with moving to the Linux desktop."
Versora collaborated with Win4Lin on a similar toolkit last year (priced at $99) that combines Progression Desktop with Win4Lin Pro, which runs Windows 2000/XP and its applications on top of Linux.
The Linux Desktop Migration and Productivity Bundle is available for electronic download here for $49 per license.
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