Open Linux eDesktop 2.4

LINUX DESKTOP SOLUTION VS. LINUX DISTRIBUTION

A Linux desktop solution is an optimized set of applications and tools targeted to perform specific functions, and is designed to be managed locally by the user and/or remotely by a corporate system administrator. Many Linux distributions are nothing more than ad hoc assortments of software bundled with a generic OS. OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 is a complete desktop solution because it provides the Internet-specific tools and Internet-tuned OS to help you enjoy and maximize the power of the Internet.

KEY BENEFITS

• Your favorite browser plug-ins/players are pre-installed and configured so you can immediately enjoy diverse Internet content.
• Local access numbers for popular ISPs are provided to make getting online even quicker and easier.
• Work at home and/or within corporate local area networks.
• Easily create Web pages and test them on a personal Web server.
• Manage a large Internet mailing list.
• Setup and manage an FTP server for large file transfers.
• Enter and synchronize Palm Pilot information.
• Manage your finances with a powerful money management program.
• Create and or edit images: art or pictures using a professional image editor.

• Moneydance ? Java based personal finance management software
• CAMELEO Light ? Professional image editor
• Compupic 4.6 ? Internet digital content manager
• KDE Graphical User Interface
• Netscape Communicator 4.72 Web browser
• Pre-installed Real Networks RealAudio 5.0 Player
• Pre-installed Macromedia Flash 4.0 Player
• Pre-installed Abobe Acrobat 4.0 Reader
• Apache Web server
• Majordomo e-mail list manager
• FTP server
• PAM modules to enhance basic security
• The easiest Linux installation utility available
• Remote administration and software update capability through the Web using Webmin
• 128-bit cryptography for more secure Web transactions
• Java development kit JDK 1.1.8
• Citrix ICA? client to access Microsoft? Windows? plus DOS applications Webified by Citrix WinFrame? and MetaFrame? technologies
• Automount/Autorun feature for CD-Roms to support automatic execution of CD-Rom applications
• Application Description
• Netscape Communicator 4.72 The most well known Internet browser, mail client, and HTML page design tool available today
• Adobe Acrobat 4.0 The premier PDF file reader browser plug-in
• Real Networks Real Player 5.0 The premier audio and video player
• Macromedia Flash 4.0 The professional Web vector graphics and animation player
• CAMELEO Light The professional graphics creation and manipulation package
• Compupic 4.6 The professional digital content manager
• StarOffice The complete office productivity package (word processing, spread sheet, presentations, e-mail, drawing software)
• MoneyDance The comprehensive Java based money management software

OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 makes installation easy by adding automatic hardware detection for video cards, modems, sound cards, keyboards, network cards, and printers. Lizard also makes getting your ISP connection easy. OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 has been enhanced to support a wider variety of large capacity disk configurations. And it's the first in providing automatic CD-ROM mounting with a automatic start script function that allows you to begin installation of new software by simply putting in the new CD.

USEABILITY

OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 takes Linux useability to a new level. Caldera has preconfigured quality software packages for ease of use. These include Netscape Communicator, Real Networks RealPlayer, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Macromedia Flash Player. Pre-configuring these options significantly increases the useability of your Internet browser and saves you the time and hassle associated with searching for them yourself, downloading them, and installing them. You can just install OpenLinux eDesktop and immediately start enjoying the power of the Internet.

ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT

OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 is unsurpassed in administration and management capabilities. You can perform all system management functions at your keyboard or remotely by the browser-based Webmin software. This lets IS professionals update and load applications on one or more workstations and easily control the configurations of each workstation on the network.

CONNECTIVITY

Linux is fully conversant in all Internet protocols. OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 extends workstation connectivity to Novell?, Microsoft?, and Unix NFS networks.

SECURITY

OpenLinux eDesktop has added new cryptograph security features allowed by the US government for export. These include 128 Netscape Communicator Bind 8, and PGP.

USER'S GUIDE

Caldera has vastly expanded its Getting Started Guide to create a robust User's Guide with over 500 pages that not only explains basic Linux functionality, but also includes instructions and examples for using several of the bundled applications.