“Xandros Linux is among a handful of Linux distributions truly worthy of naming a desktop Linux distribution. Today, there are many distributions out there calling themselves desktop operating systems, and even though most of them are very good attempts, many fall short… but not Xandros.” Read the rest of the review here.
First Look at Xandros Desktop 3 Deluxe
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Eugenia Loli
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There are a lot of people who want an operating system that allows them to concentrate on the work they do on their pc, without the hassle of tweaking and configuring and worrying about their systems.
And it is here that this distribution proves to be a excellent choice. Security and stability of the linux, and the beautiful desktop and ease of use of the Xandros.
Excellent Work!
I tried installing, but Xandros 3 barfed up. CRC’d the ISO, it’s great. Why not working??? Both 2 and 2.5 installed and worked fine, but apparently the new kernel screws a lot of hardware compatibility.
I think more people should be aware of laptop issues, by reading the forums @ xandros.com. If the company pushes their great laptop ability so much, there should be a way to install on laptops.
Bloody hell. Wake me up when Xandros 5.5 is reviewed. Maybe it’ll work by then. These reviewers must hand-pick the components and/or systems they review.
my laptop is really picky with its ACPI. I have been running X3 deluxe for the last week. I had no probs with the install. Some slight futzing with my wireless network (did not like a ssid with spaces in it…)..
no majour problems for me really…
i have not tested suspend/hibernate. I dont think I will either.. I just dont trust it working outside of windows.
Well I`ve tried it and I must say you can do fine with Fedora and yum install mozilla-flash etc..
And it`s nowhere as stable as RHEL 4 beta 2
So I say this- it`s very good, welled layout/installer is easy etc. Crossover is there for the people that need that. Openoffice works fine for me, and mplayer gives med the plugins that I need.
Overall a good relase tho
I just jumped on the OC torrent, and I’m geting less than 2KB p/s with 6 peers.
See ya in a week when your download finishes Xandros!
i download new torrents for the first two ISO images of Debian Sarge Weekly every time new ones come out, they finish downloading in about a hour, then i seed wm for a couple of days, when the traffic dies down i stop seeding and wait for new ones :^P
For what they charge for Xandros, it better run flawlessly. They’ve got to be kidding.
Excellent and fair review. And I have to agree that I have had the same performance issues as him. That’s what really is not good about Xandros.
just jumped on the OC torrent, and I’m geting less than 2KB p/s with 6 peers.
See ya in a week when your download finishes Xandros!
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You may want to go to tlm-project.org
That’s alright, got it in 249 minutes.
If I wanna pull FC3 (which has angered me countless times now) and try this.
No boot, guess that’s a no-go for Xandros.
Don’t most full time Linux users run with hand picked hardware? I’d think most people with enough technical knowledge to overcome the hurdles would build their own rigs, and those that don’t can always pay someone else who builds with n*x in mind. And for god’s sake, when you’re choosing a laptop, consult tuxmobil.org and linux-laptop.net
Would you really rather an OS be reviewed with hardware on which it’s not fully functional? I just don’t get it. We all know that hardware is an issue with Linux, and most of us know it’s not Linus’ fault as long as there are restrictions such as hardware patents and lack of standards. If you’re having problems on your hardware, you need to either deal with it, or preferably, get some new hardware.
Have you tried disabling ACPI when loading the ISO Linux kernel? Where is it failing?
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No boot, guess that’s a no-go for Xandros.
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Was your problem Lilo01010010001 etc?
I tried installing on my friend’s desktop and I can get to the choosing software screen then it spontaneously reboots. Perhaps deselecting Mozilla angered the software gods?
Tried it in APM mode, still no luck. Methinks it’s another distro for sure, but I really needed the CrossOver 4.1.
Mayhap another Debian, then, since I can just install the .deb file right?
My review: Xandros stinks. SUCKS. Bloody useless. Needs some beta testers with non-hand-picked hardware and/or technical magicians to weave spells over the machine prior to the installation.