Xandros Desktop is a user-friendly graphical interface that is ready to use as soon as it's installed.
The desktop and application suite resemble the familiar Windows interface and are easy to install, use, and maintain, even in mixed Windows/Xandros Linux environments. The suite includes excellent applications to support business and personal digital lifestyles.
Xandros Desktop OS offers the convenience of connecting digital cameras, MP3 players, and other devices, as well as access to wired and wireless networks. It also supports broadband networks with 3G, GSM, and UMTS support and offers the ability to connect remotely to the office via PPTP VPN. Integration with Windows PDC and Active Directory domains is also supported.
Compatibility with Microsoft Office documents is vital, which is why Xandros Desktop OS allows users to create, open, and edit these documents with OpenOffice.org. Dual-booting between Xandros and Windows on the same PC is possible and users can read and write files from either operating system.
Security is a top priority for Xandros Desktop OS, which is why it comes with Xandros Security Suite, an already secure Linux platform reinforced against threats like viruses, worms, spyware, and rootkits. The security suite includes a firewall, anti-virus, and file-system protector, and Xandros Networks Update assesses vulnerabilities to provide the best and most up-to-date protection.
Xandros Desktop OS comes with an impressive list of included applications to support different aspects of your digital lifestyle. The Desktop Search feature lets you find files and emails quickly using keywords or phrases. The Firefox Web Browser allows speedy and safe browsing by eliminating spyware and pop-ups, while the Instant Messaging feature lets you chat with friends on Yahoo!, MSN, ICQ, AOL, and AIM all in one interface. The E-mail & Groupware feature sends, receives, and organizes multiple email accounts while blocking spam, and you can use Skype to make free calls from your computer. The Office Suite is OpenOffice.org and allows users to create, view, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations compatible with MS Office. You can also use the Music Manager feature to listen to music from CDs and MP3s, rip CDs into MP3, Wav, or Ogg files, and organize your music playlists.
Other applications included are Photo Manager that allows the importation of photos from digital cameras and the organization of these photos into albums and slideshows. It also supports sharing photos online or printing them at home. The Xandros Networks feature lets you keep your system up-to-date with the latest updates, while the Xandros Security Suite feature keeps your system secure. Finally, the Image Editor feature lets you create sophisticated images, retouch photos or process thousands of images using its extensive abilities.
Core technology elements in Xandros Desktop OS include the Linux kernel upgraded to version 2.6.18 or newer, Portland LSB xdg-utils, based on the DCC Alliance standards-based Debian core 3.1 (Sarge), X Windows System 7.1 + Individual drivers, KDE 3.4.2 Xandros Enhanced, and more. Overall, Xandros Desktop OS version is