“IDG Books Worldwide, (IDGB) today introduced a simple and
complete solution for getting started with Linux – Linux(R) in a
Box For Dummies(R). Linux in a Box For Dummies is a three-CD
collection containing an excellent Linux distribution, Caldera
OpenLinux 2.3, and the leading Linux application suite, StarOffice
for Linux 5.1, as well as two E-Books and a compact installation
manual. Caldera’s “Lizard” installer makes OpenLinux the
easiest Linux distribution to install to date. Once OpenLinux is
installed, there’s no need to go hunting for personal productivity
software because, with Linux in a Box, it’s included. By providing
everything the user needs in one package, IDGB has eased the
transition between getting up and running with Linux and getting
down to work.”
“The inclusion of StarOffice is a win for both IDGB and the
consumer. StarOffice, the premier application suite for Linux,
enables users to begin computing immediately with some well-known
features, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, image
editing, Internet browsing, email, scheduling and more. This
all-in-one package also offers compatibility with Microsoft Office
and other productivity applications. Combined with the proven,
tested and stable OpenLinux distribution that LinuxWorld magazine
termed “a masterpiece,” StarOffice makes Linux in a Box For Dummies
an attractive, well-rounded package.”