| CodeWeavers readies Windows-to-Linux functionality for new Xandros desktop |
Oct. 14, 2002
St. Paul, MN -- (press release excerpt) -- CodeWeavers, Inc., the leading Windows-to-Linux software developer, today announced that it has licensed its award-winning CrossOver software technology to Xandros for use in the upcoming Xandros Desktop operating system. The technology will enable Xandros users-many for the first time-to run the most popular Windows applications, including Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Intuit Quicken, and many more, dependably in the Linux environment.
Xandros, a leading developer of a complete Linux computing environment, will launch its premiere Xandros Desktop product later this month. Among the product's key features, Xandros Desktop is an easy-to-install, user-friendly and cost effective Linux operating environment appropriate for individual and enterprise use. Fully documented and backed by Xandros technical support, Xandros Desktop is expected to be a highly attractive alternative to the Windows OS for all PC users.
Via its licensing of CodeWeavers' CrossOver technology, Xandros will offer "CrossOver for Xandros" as a leading feature of the new Xandros Desktop product. "CrossOver for Xandros" will combine functionality from both CrossOver Office? and CrossOver Plugin?, CodeWeavers' two best-known software applications; the resulting capability will enable users to run or open the following without the need for the Windows operating system:- Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Microsoft Visio Drawing and Diagramming Software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Windows Media? Player plugin
- IBM Lotus Notes
- Intuit Quicken
- Apple QuickTime plugin
- Macromedia Shockwave Director plugin
- Macromedia Authorware plugin
- RealPlayer plugin
- iPIX plugin
- Trillian, a convergent instant messaging plugin that supports AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger; and
- Chime, a scientific plugin used in the chemical industry as well as at many colleges and universities.
Other popular Windows programs are known to run on CrossOver technology, most notably Intuit's QuickBooks small business finance package. These applications are not currently supported officially, but are expected to be supported in the near future.
CrossOver Office, the first Windows-to-Linux product from CodeWeavers, debuted in early 2002. The product has won widespread acceptance among consumers and business users alike, winning industry acclaim in the process. The application recently was honored at LinuxWorld 2002 Conference & Expo with the 'Best Desktop Office Solution' award. In receiving the award, CodeWeavers joined such world-class companies as Computer Associates, HP, and IBM, all of whom were honored at the presentation.
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