| CodeWeavers launches Desktop Linux Certification Program |
Jan. 20, 2004
CodeWeavers Inc. today unveiled the CodeWeavers Desktop Linux Certification Program, described by the company as "an ambitious effort that raises the Windows-to-Linux applications movement to a new level of intensity and purpose." CodeWeavers claims its new initiative is the most market-centric effort yet to create a truly Windows-agnostic Linux desktop environment.
CodeWeavers says its Desktop Linux Certification Program includes the following key elements: - A new online CodeWeavers CrossOver Compatibility Center, nicknamed "C4", an Internet-based "headquarters" where Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) can get information about Linux desktop certification for their Windows applications. C4 also gives the Linux desktop community -- now numbering in the millions -- a place to "vote" for Linux support of specific Windows applications, as well as to pledge time and even money to see their favorite or essential Windows applications certified for the Linux desktop.
- The debut of a Desktop Linux Certification Service. The fee-based service, now available to ISVs, provides certification testing of Windows products with CrossOver, CodeWeavers' industry-leading Windows- to-Linux application. Official CrossOver support provides de facto certification of the application for all distributions of the Linux desktop.
- A new "Desktop Linux Certified" logo for Windows applications that have passed desktop Linux certification testing. Authorized ISVs can place the logo on websites, packaging, product literature, and other marketing materials for their certified Windows applications.
- The continuing maturation of WINE and The WINE Project, the global open-source movement to create a robust and far-reaching software "bridge" for Windows applications to Linux. CodeWeavers is the leading corporate sponsor of WINE (Wine Is Not an Emulator) upon which its CrossOver product line is based. Alexandre Julliard, CodeWeavers' Chief Technology Officer, is recognized around the world as lead maintainer of The WINE Project.
"WINE and CrossOver have matured to the point that we fully expect 95% of all Windows applications to run natively in Linux by the end of 2005 via CrossOver," noted Jeremy White, president of CodeWeavers. "What's more, market studies have conservatively estimated that 5% of all the world's PCs will be running Linux as their primary operating system by that time, equating to tens of millions of new desktops each year. The question no longer becomes whether these users should be able to run Windows applications, but rather what is the most efficient way to make such a sea change happen. We believe the Desktop Linux Certification Program is a key step in that direction."
"Linux-based desktop systems offer developers and enterprises significant cost savings and other advantages. Unfortunately, those benefits can be hobbled or wiped out by inoperable or misbehaving software," commented Michael Dortch, principal analyst with Robert Frances Group. "CodeWeavers' new Desktop Linux Certification Program leverages the company's proven technologies and expertise to provide Windows users an 'all access pass' to the greater economy, elasticity, and freedom of choice of Linux client systems."
Among the first software companies to certify its key applications under the Desktop Linux Certification Program is Applied Wave Research, a world leader in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software. "It was crucial to AWR that we deploy our software on the Linux platform. CrossOver and the Desktop Linux Certification Program proved to be the best and most efficient way to make that happen," says Paul Cameron, VP/Development, Applied Wave Research.
The CodeWeavers CrossOver Compatibility Center, located at c4.codeweavers.com, is a clearinghouse for information related to the certification initiative. Linux desktop users will find a database of Windows applications that are supported by CrossOver, along with a response mechanism for volunteering time or money to bring a particular application under support.
"Sometimes, waiting for a software company to initiate certification is not in the interest of the user, especially those who depend on a particular application for their livelihood," added White. "By becoming an official Advocate, Linux users can expedite the process of CrossOver support, either through their own manpower, by funding testing, or by encouraging others to assist in the funding. Not to mention that they also get CrossOver for free."
The CodeWeavers CrossOver Compatibility Center is available immediately for public viewing.
(Click here for further information)
|
|
|
Approaching the Linux Desktop
The purpose of this paper is to help organizations evaluate the Linux desktop against their own enterprise needs and discover what benefits the Linux desktop might bring to their organizations.
Migrating To Linux: Application Challenges and Solutions
Several solutions exist to help organizations migrate in an orderly fashion from Windows to Linux desktops. This paper establishes the characteristics of an ideal cross-platform solution and reviews these alternatives in light of this ideal standard. The paper takes a closer look at the pros and cons of various solutions and outlines the business benefits that can be achieved.
Linux Advantages: Publicly Available Information on Linux Software
This paper offers a brief summary of readily-available Linux information to help businesses sort out this widely misunderstood operating system.
Top 5 Strategies for Managing Linux
Despite continuous evolution in the manageability of Linux, a 2006 survey cited manageability concerns as a top reason why organizations are hesitating to adopt Linux. Levanta believes Linux can be as manageable, if not more so, than other operating systems by following key strategies. These strategic recommendations were developed from experiences in numerous customer environments, both large and small.
Why Choose Novell for Linux?
This paper outlines the benefits of switching to the Linux platform and choosing Novell as a high-performance, enterprise solution.
Enterprise Linux Selection Guide
Considering moving your enterprise to the Linux operating system? Since there are so many similar versions, choosing the right one can be tough. This paper offers a clear process to help you make an informed decision and get the features, support, and cost that are right for your business and technical needs.
Overcoming Challenges in Managing Linux
Levanta has created a new administration model with innovative technology that breaks down the barriers to making the most of Linux systems. This paper will provide an in-depth look at the workings of Levanta’s product, the first Linux appliance of its kind.
SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 for Retail Businesses
Discover why major retailers have switched to SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop in the back office. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 is a low-cost desktop that offers a complete set of productivity applications and interoperates seamlessly with the other Windows, Macintosh and UNIX desktops in your store.
Moving to a Linux Desktop
Migrating from Windows to Linux on the desktop can be a substantial undertaking because it has the potential for touching -- and perhaps disrupting -- every user in your organization. Unlike a data center (server and infrastructure) migration that is largely transparent to users, the cultural and administrative transitions and environment readiness required to support a Linux desktop migration are extensive.
Seven Good Reasons to Exchange Exchange
This paper describes seven compelling reasons why you should switch from Exchange to Scalix.
|
|
|
|
|
news feed