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Xandros & Microtel Deliver $199.98 Linux Desktop to the Masses http://www.linuxelectrons.com/article.php/20041209213249573 Friday, December 10 2004 @ 07:30 AM
Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions, today announced
that Wal-Mart.com is carrying a fully loaded Linux desktop computer with the
pre-installed Xandros Desktop Operating System (OS) for only $199.98.
Built by Microtel and available at Wal-Mart's online store,* the new desktop PC
offers a complete suite of pre-installed software for home, school, and small
office desktop use. The PC provides an affordable alternative to all other PCs
on the market today. The $199.98 price tag includes a free subscription to the
Xandros Networks news and update facility which features a huge inventory of
open source and commercial software that can be downloaded and installed with a
single click.
"Xandros is known for its friendly graphical environment in which even computer
newbies feel right at home, and you can work without the constant dread of
viruses, spyware, and system crashes. We are delighted to offer Wal-Mart
customers this value-packed PC with the secure Xandros operating system for the
'Everyday Low Price' of $199.98," said Rich Hindman, Vice President of Microtel
Computer Systems. "With Xandros you can browse the web, send your e-mail, create
papers and presentations, and burn CDs with a couple of mouse clicks. The
Xandros PC also works beautifully on your home computer network."
"Wal-Mart shoppers expect to get a bang for their buck," said Andreas Typaldos,
Xandros CEO. "This $199.98 PC is the best deal around -- it even provides a free
subscription to Xandros Networks with its single-click updates, plus free access
to the Xandros Support Forum. This value-packed Microtel PC running Xandros is
perfectly compatible with your Windows network and files, but remains immune to
Windows viruses and carries a much smaller price tag."
All Xandros offerings at Walmart.com provide well-structured menus and a careful
selection of user-friendly programs for browsing the web, sending e-mail,
downloading photos, and many other computing tasks. The bundled office suite is
compatible with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The exclusive Xandros
File Manager provides seamless access to Windows network resources and the
ultimate in drag-and-drop burning of music and data CDs.
Other outstanding features of the $199.98 Xandros Desktop PC include multiple
virtual desktops so users can separate their Internet, office, graphics, and
other tasks, simultaneous tabbed browsing of multiple webs sites, pop-up ad
blocking, automatic spam filtering, and a built-in Ethernet connection. All
hardware and software is fully tested and certified by Xandros Labs.
For details on the complete line of Xandros Wal-Mart offerings, please visit
www.xandros.com/walmart/
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