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Xandros pre-installed on LinuxCertified Laptop

From:  "Xenia von Wedel Rosen" <xenia-AT-terpin.com>
To:  <lwn-AT-lwn.net>
Subject:  Xandros pre-installed on LinuxCertified Laptop
Date:  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:36:09 -0800

Xandros Teams with LinuxCertified to Provide Pre-installed Linux Laptops
with Full-spectrum Connectivity and Universal File Sharing

Xandros and LinuxCertified, today announced the release of
LinuxCertified Xandros laptops targeting students, educators,
researchers and developers. The laptops come with Xandros pre-installed,
providing the latest in Microsoft Office compatibility, drag-and-drop CD
burning, and optional wireless connectivity to enable seamless data
access and file sharing on Windows and Unix networks from any location.

“We are delighted to team up with LinuxCertified to deliver these
cutting edge Linux laptop solutions,” said Dr. Frederick H. Berenstein,
Xandros Chairman and CTO. “Through the combined leadership of our
software and hardware engineering teams we've crafted turnkey products
that combine the Xandros Desktop’s legendary ease of use with the
Windows connectivity required in academic and other research settings.”

The LinuxCertified Xandros laptops provide a full-spectrum modem, Fast
Ethernet, and optional 802.11b wireless networking, high-resolution
screens, DVD & CD-R/W, 3-in-1 card readers. They also include a rich set
of development tools in a stable, Debian-based environment. "Xandros
version 2 has been receiving rave reviews and we are happy to deliver
this no-compromise laptop to budget-conscious students, teachers, and
researchers,” said Chander Kant, President of LinuxCertified. "These
laptops have gone through a rigorous certification process to assure
that the Xandros Desktop OS and our hardware work together in perfect
harmony."

Available now
The LC2210 Mobile Laptop with 14" XGA TFT LCD and LC2410 Linux Laptop
with a 15" XGA TFT LCD are both being offered at the introductory price
of USD1399 in North America. Quantity discounts are available. Xandros
laptop test details, options, and ordering information can be found at:
http://linuxcertified.com/xandros-laptop.html

More info at www.xandros.com and www.linuxcertified.com
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Thanks and regards, 
Xenia

Xenia von Wedel
TERPIN COMMUNICATIONS for XANDROS
xenia@terpin.com
phone(650) 563-9130





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