WinLinux 2000: The First Linux for Windows
Sep 21st, 16:09 UTC
JRCP today released to the Internet community the
final Beta version of WinLinux 2000 for evaluation and testing.
September 21, 1999 - JRCP today released to the Internet community the
final Beta version of WinLinux 2000 for evaluation and testing. WinLinux
2000 is the first Linux distribution developed for Microsoft Windows(tm)
users and its unique features include:
- Windows integration: WinLinux 2000 uses the latest technology available
in the industry to install as easily as any Windows application.
- Smart configuration: Thanks to the exclusive detection software
which combines Windows and Linux expertise, most of the hardware devices
are
detected and automatically configured to reflect current settings and
preferences.
- Safe installation: WinLinux 2000 performs a safe installation
because a risky operation (HD repartitioning) common to most Linux
systems
is not needed to install it
- Easy troubleshooting: a Troubleshooting Utility is included to
simplify the request of Online Support
- Optimal Disk Usage: WinLinux 2000 shares free disk space with
Windows, i.e., you do not have to set two independent hard disk
partitions
that do not share free disk space.
- Familiar look and feel: K Desktop Environment plus WinLinux
additions turn it into a familiar place to work with easy access to
Windows
network drives and the Internet.
"WinLinux is a real alternative for both Windows and Linux users", says
Jacob Hartmann, 52, JRCP CFO.
WinLinux 2000 uses the award winning K Desktop Environment as its graphical
user interface. It comes with Netscape Communicator, KOrganizer and support
for Debian, Slackware and Red Hat format packages which extend the range of
supported applications.
As WinLinux 2000 bridges the gap that has been preventing Windows users
from installing and configuring a Linux system in the last years, it is
expected that more and more software vendors port their desktop
applications, games and utilities to this open platform.
According to Mr. Dinamerico Schwingel, 30, JRCP CTO, "Linux has already
matured to be used on desktop machines and, besides that, it is based on
the Open Source concept which leverages the playing field for all software
makers".
During the installation process WinLinux 2000 does not change any of the
machine settings and keeps users' data safe from partitioning the hard
drive. The product is being placed as an add-on to Microsoft Windows and it
is even displayed as installed sofware in the Control Panel. Although
WinLinux 2000 installation is in English, support for German, French or
Spanish can be selected after installing it.
Beta version of WinLinux 2000 can be downloaded from the website
http://www.winlinux.net
and no registration is required. The release
version is expected to be available by beginning of November.
Further contact must be addressed to info@winlinux.net
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft. Linux is a registered
trademark of Linus Torvalds. WinLinux is a service mark of JRCP. Other
trademarks belong to their owners. JRCP is a privately held company and
can be contacted by e-mail at info@winlinux.net or on the web at
http://www.winlinux.net.
(Submitted by Dwight Johnson of Linux Today)
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