“SAM Linux Desktop, an Xfce-fronted distribution based on
PCLinuxOS, aims to be a complete and modern desktop operating
system. Though it has problems that need to be worked out before it
will match the competition, it offers an easy install, a 3-D
desktop environment, and a flurry of programs to suit your
needs.“The SAM install image is actually a live CD with the option to
install. I was able to choose my Dvorak layout on boot by pressing
F3, and SAM correctly set the layout for the system keyboard as
well as the setting under X. Most distributions set one or the
other, but rarely both…”
Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.
LinuxToday is a trusted, contributor-driven news resource supporting all types of Linux users. Our thriving international community engages with us through social media and frequent content contributions aimed at solving problems ranging from personal computing to enterprise-level IT operations. LinuxToday serves as a home for a community that struggles to find comparable information elsewhere on the web.
Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2025 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved
Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.