“Applix Linux Division embraces open source technology and
release practices.”
“Applix, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLX), a leading provider of applications
for Linux and UNIX desktops, announced today that they have
established a pre-release program to provide early access to the
next version of their office suite for Linux.”
“Under the terms of the program, users in the Linux and open
source community can freely download the first milestone
pre-release of Applixware Office Version 5.0. This version
represents a significant evolution of development direction to
incorporate the advantages of open source software. Specifically,
Applixware Office now uses the GTK+ widget kit to provide a modern,
themable and extensible user interface.”
“Applix is the only commercial integrated office suite for Linux
to base its look and feel on an open source widgets set.
Additionally, version 5.0 provides closer integration for Linux
desktops with its support for the dragging and dropping of files
from the GNOME and KDE desktop environments into Applixware Office
documents. These advances clearly differentiate Applixware Office
from its competitors in its alignment with leading edge Linux
desktop technologies.”