50 Open Source Tools: Desktop Downloads

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Cynthia Harvey
Feb 23, 2010

[ Thanks to James
Maguire
for this link. ]

“24. LXDE
Short for “Lightweight X Desktop Environment,” LXDE offers an
extremely fast desktop for Linux/Unix systems that doesn’t
consume a lot of power or memory. Because it can run on hardware
with minimal specifications, it’s also a good choice for cloud
computing. Operating System: Linux

“25. Xfce
Like LXDE, Xfce is designed for fast performance, and the
components can be used together or separately. Its applications
include the Mousepad text editor, Thunar file manager, Orage
calendar, and Midori Web browser. Operating System: Linux Open
Source Tools: Operating Systems

“26. andLinux
For Windows users who are curious about Linux, andLinux makes it
possible to experience Linux, and use Linux applications, without
giving up Windows. It runs on Windows 2000 or later, including
7.

“27. eye os
Eye os calls itself “Open Source Cloud Computing’s Web Desktop.”
Essentially, it’s a platform for running applications that can be
accessed through any browse”


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