CodeWeavers, Inc. and Lycoris today announced a partnership
aimed at giving computer users a powerful new reason to switch to
the Linux operating environment.
Beginning in July 2004, Lycoris Desktop/LX will be bundled with
CodeWeavers CrossOver Office, the number one Windows-to-Linux
software application. Packaged in a new product called Lycoris
PowerPak, desktop users will now be able to run Quicken, Lotus
Notes, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Macromedia Flash and
Dreamweaver, and scores of other popular Windows applications and
plug-ins, natively and seamlessly within Desktop/LX.
As part of today’s announcement, Lycoris will also begin selling
CrossOver Office as a standalone product to the public via all
Lycoris wholesale and retail outlets as well as its Lycoris store.
CrossOver Office, priced at $39.95, will also be available
beginning in early July.
“Millions of people around the world are looking for reasons to
switch to a Linux desktop operating system. Being able to run
common Windows applications natively in Linux is one of the most
prominent,” said Rus Bayne, Vice President of Sales for Lycoris.
“Bundling CrossOver Office with Desktop/LX is an incredible
combination of solutions that will greatly accelerate the migration
from Windows to the more reliable and robust Linux computing
platform-especially now that both will be available at a discounted
price.”
“CrossOver Office provides support for the everyday applications
most people use most often,” said Jeremy White, Founder and Chief
Executive Officer of CodeWeavers, Inc. “By joining Desktop/LX and
CrossOver Office, average computer users will be able to translate
away from Windows, while also saving money using Windows
applications they already own and know how to use.”
Purchasers of Lycoris PowerPak will receive both Lycoris
Desktop/LX and CrossOver Office as a single, integrated solution.
CrossOver Office will launch directly from the Desktop/LX Flower
Menu, giving users easy access to both CrossOver Office and any
other compatible Windows applications they have installed in their
desktop computer.
CrossOver Office supports more than 30 of the most popular
Windows productivity applications used around the world today-with
new products being added each day. In addition to Quicken, Lotus
Notes, Microsoft Outlook and Access, Apple QuickTime, and
Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver. CrossOver Office also supports
most common Microsoft productivity applications. A full list of the
applications enabled by CrossOver Office without the need for a
Windows installation can be found at www.codeweavers.com.
Special Offer
CodeWeavers CrossOver Office is compatible with the entire Lycoris
product line including Desktop/LX Deluxe, Desktop/LX Tablet
Edition, and Desktop/LX Interconnect. Lycoris PowerPak,
incorporating Desktop/LX and CrossOver Office (a $90 value), will
sell for $75.00 in the Lycoris online store and all Lycoris
wholesale and retail locations.
Beginning in July, Lycoris will also provide a special offer for
all existing customers of Lycoris Direct, the company’s automatic
upgrade service; the offer will enable to upgrade to PowerPak at an
even lower retail price. For more information, visit www.lycoris.com/store.