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FREE!!
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:49 am
by Lauren
For my project, I now have to find a desktop to deploy on these computers. I have looked into SUSE, Redhat Desktop, Xandros, and even though i like what i see i need it to be FREE, if possible....where can i find some free business desktops linux solutions?? Is there even any available??
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:17 am
by Twiggy
SuSE is the distro I've always found to be best for non-computer people, as well as for standard business use. Although, it's not free
On the other hand, you only really need to buy one copy, and based on what kind of system administration you'll be doing, you may not even need to buy the Professional version. Suse 9.1 Personal comes with only RPM's, no devel packages, and only KDE. Professional gives you devel packages, as well as tools (such as GCC) and the GNOME desktop (which tends to be favored for a work desktop).
Since the licensing allows you to legally copy the discs however, you could definately get away with one copy. Personal edition is now downloadable off of Suse's website I believe.
Re: FREE!!
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2004 9:10 pm
by fingolfin
Lauren wrote:For my project, I now have to find a desktop to deploy on these computers. I have looked into SUSE, Redhat Desktop, Xandros, and even though i like what i see i need it to be FREE, if possible....where can i find some free business desktops linux solutions?? Is there even any available??
Maybe this?
http://www.elxlinux.com/
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:11 pm
by Judland
http://www.altlinux.com Alt Linux Master 2.2 or Compact 2.3
Free, with upgrades provided via their Apt-get repositories.