From:	 Kovalid Inc <kovalid@yahoo.com>
To:	 rl-announce@redmondlinux.org
Subject: [rl-announce] Lycoris Desktop/LX Now Shipping in Box Sets
Date:	 Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:19:32 -0800 (PST)

Redmond, WA – February 5th, 2002 --  Box sets of the
Lycoris flagship product, Desktop/LX, which was
formally known as Redmond Linux Personal, are
immediately available from Lycoris and approved
resellers worldwide.

As with all Lycoris products, Desktop/LX champions
usability, familiarity, and economy.  Desktop/LX is
now available in two box packages, standard or deluxe.
The standard box set includes the Desktop/LX CD-ROM, a
30 page installation manual, and 60 days of e-mail
support directly from Lycoris.  Desktop/LX Deluxe
includes everything in the standard package, plus 2
extra CD-ROMs, Source Code and DevTools.  These tools
allow developers to use Desktop/LX Deluxe as a
development platform.  Desktop/LX allows consumers to
have a full featured desktop for $29.95, and the
Desktop/LX Deluxe development set sells for $39.95. 

According to Lycoris CTO and Founder, Joseph Cheek,
Desktop/LX is now a viable platform for Linux
application develpment and inclusion in OEM PC's.

"We now have a desktop operating system that's easy to
use, stable, and easy to update.  It's an attactive
platform for application developers to work their
magic and offer an alternative on the desktop."  says
Cheek.  "We will be leading the way in this area by
offering software packages tailored specifically for
Desktop/LX soon as well."

Desktop/LX installation has been touted as one of the
easiest in the Linux community, and normally completes
in about 20 minutes on current hardware.  The
installation procedure keeps the process simple by
auto detecting supported video, audio, and network
hardware, as well as attached printers.    Lycoris
enhances Desktop/LX with tools like the Desktop/LX
Update Wizard.  This wizard walks Internet connected
users through getting the latest version of
Desktop/LX.  It's simple, and keeps systems in sync
with the latest Lycoris improvements. Support for HSP
Winmodems makes connecting to an Internet Service
Provider easier than ever.

The Desktop/LX single CD installation gives the user a
complete set of applications with which to work, yet
not overwhleming them with choices.  

"Desktop/LX doesn't mob the user with five different
web browsers. Instead we give them the best of breed
for getting the job done.  We have applications
grouped in the menu based on what they do for the
user.  This makes it easy for people who are not
familiar with the applications by name to still work
quickly," adds Jason Spisak who is on the Board of
Advisors for Lycoris.

Lycoris has shipped box sets to locations all over the
world, and their latest offering has proved to be in
demand.  Liscensing deals with hardware companies are
the next step for Lycoris to put Desktop/LX into the
hands of  consumers from the moment they turn on their
PC.  The Lycoris Desktop/LX box sets represent a
significant move forward for Linux on the desktop.

About Lycoris

Lycoris, located in Redmond, Washington, was started
in the year 2000 with a vision of making Linux easy
enough for anyone to use.  The company makes open
source applications easy to use and integrates them
into the linux desktop.

About Joseph Cheek (CTO and founder)

Joseph Cheek's highly technical background has allowed
him to work for companies such as Linuxcare (as a
Senior Linux Consultant) and Microsoft (as a network
and systems tester). He co-authored the book
"Integrating Your Network with Caldera OpenLinux 2.3",
was a Technical Contributor to Microsoft's Windows 98
Resource Kit, and writes a monthly Linux column for
Computer Source Magazine. As an entrepreneur Joseph
has worked as a freelance computer network consultant
in both the Novell NetWare and Linux spaces. 

About Jason Spisak (Board member)

Jason Spisak has a background in the entertainment
industry, and uses his knowledge of marketing and
aesthetic design to help Lycoris create and sell
attractive, buyer-friendly products. His skills aid in
positioning Lycoris as a player in the desktop
software marketplace and his focus is to bring Open
Source, profitability, and usability together under
one roof.

For Additional Information

Web: http://www.lycoris.com
Info: info@lycoris.com
Sales: sales@lycoris.com
Lycoris
PO Box 2313
Redmond WA 98073-2313
USA
1+ 425 869-2930
1+ 425 671-0504 facsimile

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