Try PCLinux OS 2007 as an alternative to Vista

PCLinux OS was founded by Texstar. PCLinux OS is a free Linux based operating system for desktop pc's. PCLinux OS was based on Mandriva Linux version and shares many features of Mandriva such as the Control Center and the Draklive Installer.

Features such as kernel 2.6.18.8, KDE 3.5.6, Open Office 2.2.0, Firefox 2.0.0.3, Thunderbird 2.0, Frostwire, Ktorrent, Amarok, Flash, Java JRE, Beryl 3D are included in PCLinux OS 2007.

PCLinuxOS is distributed as a LiveCD. LiveCD mode enables users to test Linux without actually having to install it. Later you can install it to your harddisk, if you like the PCLinux OS 2007 version. PCLinux OS 2007 includes mklivecd script. This script allows you to take a snapshot of current installation settings, applications etc. Also you can save it into an ISO CD/DVD image. This feature works like Norton Ghost.

PCLinux OS is user friendly and very easy to use. So You can try PCLinux OS 2007 as an alternative to Vista.

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