CompAmerica has announced a free operating system option for its PCs that it claims “bears a reasonable resemblance” to Microsoft Windows XP and can cohabitate with Microsoft Windows XP on the same PC. The free operating system, called: “AX5,” which CompAmerica says “very much resembles Microsoft Windows XP.” The new operating system includes a graphical user interface that CompAmerica claims very much resembles it’s Windows ®counterpart. AX5 comes bundled with a full featured, built-in Office Automation package that can read and modify Microsoft Word 2003 documents with full word processing like Microsoft Word , a Browser similar to Internet Explorer called “Mozilla,” and high end Video, Music Media Players. AX5 also includes built in advanced security, built in auto-configuring networking, network sharing and wireless support. It comes with a vast library of web downloadable 2000 3rd-party applications ranging from Multimedia to Business Applications to Development tools, very similar to or equivalent to those found in the Microsoft Windows community.
Company Chairman, Dr. Jack A. Shulman said in a statement, “While we are traditionally a Microsoft Windows oriented PC company, we have been selling other systems since the first day of our company’s existence. We see a cost savings opportunity for those who have limited budget, and need robust Word Processing, Spread Sheets, the Internet, Email, Instant Messaging and Databases. AX5 is quite robust, since all of these features come standard with it. It plays videos, DVDs, Macromedia presentations, you can even load Apache Stronghold on it because it is 100% Linux and Unix compatible, as well as compatible with the Windows XP file system, NTFS. You can load Windows XP and run AX5 right from the CDROM on your CompAmerica PC, directly accessing your XP/NTFS drive, then switch back into XP mode, with a simple restart. AX5 is fast, providing Open GL graphical quality at resolutions of 1680×1200 and 1920×1280 on ordinary 17 and 19 inch CRTs and Flat Panels. Our Phoenix 64 PC at $299 with any APG4x/8x or PCI-express Video adapter will run AX5 right off the distribution CD with no installation necessary.”
CompAmerica indicated that AX5 will run on all CompAmerica PCs with few exceptions. An enhanced version, AX6, would be made available in the next few months bundled with Apache Stronghold, NFS, and MYSQL Database manager for use in high performance, low cost server form-factors. It also indicated it would be adding more features to the AX series so that low end PC buyers could obtain them on a smaller budget.
A spokesperson added that CompAmerica’s VideoC/++ and a Java Development system, as well as multimedia development from Apple and Real Networks are available for AX5, along with 2000 other applications from its 3rd Party Catalog, available for a modest annual maintenance subscription. CompAmerica indicated that it expected most users would also opt to purchase Windows Media Center 2005 for their PCs, and is offering a bundle of both AX5 and Microsoft Windows Media Center 2005 along with a plug in TV Tuner and Remote Control for $199 extra, on all 3.0GHz and up CompAmerica PCs.
To order AX5 with any CompAmerica PC, Laptop or Server, simply add the word “AX5” to any telephone or web order.
More info: http://www.compamerica.com/press/
Steve Jobs on a popsicle stick. CompAmerica does many things. Check out their “Jaguar,” “Panther,” and “Tiger” personal computers here. They also offer “Jaguar” and “Panther” laptops, too. The “Tiger” laptop must still be in development. The even sell domain names. We’d tell you more, but, no kidding, we literally got scared while briefly poking around that website. Some of the PC case designs they sell have the potential to literally kill Jonathan Ive or at least blind him; for most of us lesser mortals, severe stomach discomfort could and probably will occur, so be careful. Good luck to all future AX5 operating system users!
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Don’t worry chaps, I’ve organised the forwarding of their new catalogue to everyone who’s left comments here. After all, if you managed to get to the end of their web site without puking, you’ll see this message:
“Our PCs are simply Easier to use – Better looking – More sophisticated”
I just wouldn’t want any of you to miss out!
Did I mention that it very much resembles Windows XP? I just wanted to make sure you all know it bears a reasonable resemblance to Windows XP. Also, many of the features are very similar to or equivalent to those found in the Microsoft Windows community. Oh, it’s also compatible with the Windows XP file system. Finally, AX5 includes a graphical user interface that very much resembles it’s Windows ®counterpart.
I just wanted to be clear. Please email me if you need further clarification:
doc_shulman@windowsxp.gay
Now that’s a prime example of a total product experience. Crappy hardware, crappy software and crappy website. Bravo!
The “Book” PC is almost 17 inches long and over 3 inches thick. That’s a really big book.
dogfriend – It’s a coffee table book pc
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Apple made a “Book” PC about 12 years ago except it was called the “Performa” and it was only 15″ long and 2″ thick.
We still have a Performa 476 at work and its still running 24/7
Hmmm, seems to be a elchepo PC users wet dream come true.
Wonder what M$ is going to do about it?
Maybe this why M$ is thinking about letting their OS go for free to protect their Office and monopoly.
Now who thinks Mac OS X on generic PC’s was such a great idea?
dogfriend – what do you still use the Performa for?
Apologies for the off-topic post…
The PCs don’t come with any OS. You have to pay extra for that if you want windows.
Still an interesting idea. Could probably make a lot of money selling the OS by itself. That is if it is any good.
We run Filemaker (v 3.0) on it. We have a simple database logging product that we ship and we use the Performa as a terminal to enter the data.
We also have my old Quadra 630 running a laser engraving machine to mark product. It was bought in early 95 and still runs 24/7 also.
must…stop…laughing…must…stop…
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
*snort*
*sniff*
They are claiming a trademark on “Modular”
oh fsk! It’s starting again…
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!
That site summarizes (and exaggerates) everything I hate about the Windows community.
And from the “BOOK PC” page:
1) Hey, Mikey: Say ‘Hello’ to my LITTLE FRIEND!!™
(can you trademark blatant plaigarism?)
2) He’s READY, WILLING & NOW!!!™ TheBOOK PC™
(what are they trademarking here? Why would someone Trademark an assinine, non-funny, pointless statement?)
And please don’t pick on the BOOK PC. It’s only SIX TIMES larger than a Mac Mini for crying out loud. SIX TIMES!
Anyone who buys one of these computers deserves what they get.
MDN, you’re losing it folks! APPLE AND MAC NEWS (it says so at the top of my browser). This is the equivalent to the local tee-vee 6:00 news adding filler to complete their 24 minutes. Fireman Rescues Cat in Tree, Boy Scout Helps Old Lady Across Street. Bus Driver Returns Lost Wallet. Film at 11:00.
Were is the link so I can download it. Also, They should make a live CD.
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