Fedora 5 & Kde 3.5.2
Posted on 11/24/2006 12:31:10 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
System builders considering a Linux desktop are faced with a dizzying array of choices. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of Linux distributions to choose from. Narrowing the field of contenders basically comes down to what works best for both the system builder and its customers.
Finding that fit often leads system builders to pursue a commercial distribution over an open-source one. Today's commercial desktop Linux distributions make a lot of sense for system builders, mostly because of three factors: recurring revenue, licensing and support.
With that in mind, the CRN Test Center set out to compare commercial versions of Linux that are aimed at the channel, specifically the custom-system channel. After considering several commercial distributions, the Test Center narrowed the field to three channel-friendly players: Linspire, San Diego; Novell, Waltham, Mass.; and Xandros, Ottawa, and their respective products: Linspire Five-0, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (SLED 10) and Xandros Business Desktop Linux.
While comparing these three very different distributions proves to be difficult, all have one thing in common—a desire to be the Linux of choice on desktop computers, and that requires a commitment to system builders.
Comparing these products head to head requires breaking down the category into the areas that matter most to system builders. For our criteria, we focused on ease of installation, features, support, compatibility, value, user experience and channel programs.
(Excerpt) Read more at crn.com ...
Is Linux made by Microsoft or Apple?
Could it be that recent Microsoft actions have something to do with this.....?
That's a joke?
See post #3...maybe Microsoft wants to own it....with their money they may be able to....
It's a communist operating system preferred by Asian thieves who steal American technology without paying for it... Unless it's Microsoft. If it's Microsoft, then it's an outstanding example of American innovation and the free market at work.
IBGE!
Good job!!!
Fedora 5 & Kde 3.5.2
LOL!
LOL
Slackware 11 (2.6.18 kernel) -- KDE 3.5.4.
Mandriva 2007 here.
I want one I can dual boot. At least until I decide whether to keep it or not.
Tried Knoppix off a CD and was underwhelmed. It wouldn't save any of my preferences.
Is there one I can run off a flash drive?
IIRC, Slax can be installed to a USB drive and also has ways to save your configuration.
http://www.slax.org
The place I work at had several jump drives on sale (can't really say without giving it away)...
Speaking of those crowds, I really should watch the news tonight. The bloody news choppers were hovering over the local mall at 5 a.m. taking pictures of the insane early-birds. I might as well see what woke me up.
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