Linux XP

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Linux XP
Linux XP desktop
Website	www.linux-xp.com
OS family	Linux
Latest stable release	2006 / 2005-12-19
Supported platforms	i386
Kernel type	Monolithic kernel
Default user interface	GNOME Graphical User Interface
License	Proprietary EULA (shareware), GNU GPL and other licenses
Working state	Current^{[citation needed]}

Linux XP is a shareware Linux distribution that was first released by EnabledPeople. It is designed to imitate the Windows environment and attract more Windows users to using Linux. It is currently owned by Trustverse and is under development. The current version's graphical interface is designed to imitate Windows Vista. Via the use of the open-source Wine compatibility layer, Linux XP can run some Windows programs. The current stable version of Linux XP is titled Linux XP Desktop 2008. Linux XP uses the GNOME Desktop Environment.

Linux XP is also available to be downloaded via their site. After a 30-Day trial period, however, Linux XP must be activated.