- Linux XP
Infobox_OS
name = Linux XP
caption = Linux XP desktop
family =Linux
latest_release_version = 2008
kernel_type =Monolithic kernel
ui =GNOME Graphical User Interface
license = Proprietary EULA (shareware ), GNU GPL and other licenses
website = [http://www.linux-xp.ru/ www.linux-xp.ru]
supported_platforms =i386 Linux XP is ashareware operating system that was first released by EnabledPeople. It is designed to imitate the Windows environment. It is currently owned by Trustverse and is under development. The current version's graphical interface is designed to imitate Windows Vista. By means of the use of theopen-source Wine compatibility layer, Linux XP can run some Windows programs. The current stable version of Linux XP is titled Linux XP Desktop 2008. Linux XP uses theGNOME desktop environment.Similar to MS Windows, after installation, Linux XP has to be registered within a 30-Day trial period or the OS will deactivate.
On April 11th 2008, [http://distrowatch.com/?newsid=04833 distrowatch] listed a new 2008 release, but those download links are now old and dead.
As of July 28th 2008, the download and buy links no longer work on their site.
A September 9th 2008 [http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linuxxp distrowatch] update lists an [ftp://downloads.linux-xp.com/pub/linux-xp/desktop/2008/ active download link] that has both Russian and International versions. The Russian subdirectory has server and home versions. The International subdirectory only has a desktop version.
As of September 24th 2008, their web site does not have a way to obtain a serial number to register the OS, and they do not respond to emails sent to them. It is not known if the distribution is dead, or if Linux XP is only being registered in Russia.
External links
* [http://www.linux-xp.ru/ Official Website (in Russian)]
* [http://www.linux-xp.com/ Official Website (in English)]
* [http://www.linux-xp.ru/get/download.html Download links]
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