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Bad Dog · Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 1:52 pm Post subject: Installation Limitations on OCE?

Just a newbie here, working on learning everything I can in order to free myself from the clutches of MS...

My question: if I really learn my way around Linux, if I learn everything on the "Instalation" part of the forum, can I install any Linux program on OCE?

In other words, are there any limitations to OCE eventually working like a full fledged Linux system?
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Ed Richards · Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:36 am Post subject:

The only differences between the Open Circulation Edition of Xandros and the other commercial versions of Xandros is, in the case of the Deluxe and Business Editions, the lack of inclusion of Crossover Office and the cd burning portion of the Xandros File Manager in the OCE is limited in burning speed to the minimum speed of your CD burner. The latter can be overcome by installing any of the mariad of other CD burning packages out there including K3B. Other than these differences, OCE is identical to the Xandros commercial packages and is, in ever sense of the word, a full fledged Linux system.

I hope this helps,
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Bad Dog · Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2004 1:08 pm Post subject:

Thank you for the help and answers.

Clancy · Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2004 7:22 pm Post subject:

jimallyn · Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2004 7:49 pm Post subject:

Bad Dog · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 3:56 pm Post subject:

You all rock! This is exactly the info I was looking for. I am really happy with Xandros so far. I guess my next move is to upgrade from OCE to an official version with an XN subscription, so that I can add some SW. That will keep my learning curve managable until I can handle the "build Debian from scratch" kind of project.
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Ed Richards · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2004 4:55 pm Post subject:

Bad Dog wrote:

daveblythin · Xandrosianling Joined: 09 Mar 2004 Posts: 332

I absolutely agree with Ed's view that you should support Xandros by purchasing a full copy - but hang on a couple of weeks for 3.0 to come out.

It will be worth the wait. That's from one of the Beta testers - he has to keep writing about all the good things he's found because he can't find any bad stuff. He's afraid Xandros will think he's not doing any testing if he doesn't send in something.

Anyway, get that card polished up ready..............

Bad Dog · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:23 pm Post subject:

I agree with all of you!

I pulled the trigger on the the cc to quickly, partly becuase I am happy to support these guys, but while I debug the downloaded install file (no luck creating a bootable disk yet) I have already used XN to get some of the stuff I wanted.

The more I work with this system, the more I like it.
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Bad Dog · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 12:43 pm Post subject:

Thank you all for your help.

As a result of the discussion I have learned the ins and outs of Xandros Networks and I have installed everything I wanted.

I also have a Xandros Desktop 2.0 bootable install CD ready to go, but I am holding back on installing because my OCE system is just fine for me.

Wow, how come more people aren’t singing the praises of Xandros?
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Ed Richards · Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 2:40 pm Post subject:

If I am understanding you correctly, you purchased Xandros Deluxe Edition but you have Xandros OCE installed and don't want to mess it up since you have it tweaked the way that you want it. If you don't need the extra CD burning speed in Xandros File Manager but you do want to have Crossover Office, you can just install those debian packages from your Deluxe disk. Put the disk in your drive, open Xandros File Manager, highlight the drive, right click on it, select find and in the search field type "*cx*", without the quotation marks. After the search is finished, you should see two files named:

cxoffice-xandros_2.1.0-4_i386.deb

cxplugin-xandros_2.1.0-4_i386.deb

If you double click on each file, one at a time, Xandros Networks will open and allow you to install the applications. When you are done, go

Launch
Applications
Crossover Office
Office Setup

and install any Window$ applications that you want.

I hope this helps,
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daveblythin · Xandrosianling Joined: 09 Mar 2004 Posts: 332

I would imagine that if you register with the license info you got with your 2.0 you would be able to upgrade to the high speed burner through XN.

Being severlely challenged in anything command line, I love the simplicity of XN and the fact that Xandros keeps records of what you're entitled to - all I have to remember is my username and password in case I decide to do a re-install or add another computer to the 'fleet'.

Great package, and my buddy who's doing the beta testing tells me 3.0 is a WINNER !!! Guess what's on top of my list to Santa..........

Bad Dog · Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 12:46 pm Post subject:

Just ordered the 3.0 Box Set!

Yes, I understand the point that I should be able to upgrade the burn speed using my "official" 2.0 serial number. It's not much of a priority for me, so I think I will just wait for 3.0.

BTW, the education I got here regarding XN has been a big help! Thanks to all.
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