The Newlix
OfficeServer software
See the FAQ for common questions.
The Newlix OfficeServer is an easy-to-configure, Linux-based network
operating system that connects personal computers, managers Internet
connections, delivers e-mail, permits cross-platform file sharing
and provides network security. See
a live system here and an online
demo of the installation process.
Available as a free download, it is
one of the easiest network operating systems to install. See install
instructions here.
With a TCO (total cost of ownership) 5 times less that RedHat or
Windows 2000, it's easy to see the benefits of the Newlix OfficeServer:
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Item line
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Newlix OfficeServer
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RedHat Linux
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Windows 2000
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Initial software purchase (20 users)
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$0.00
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$0.00
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$1500
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Initial hardware cost
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$100 (PII 300)
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$100 (PII 300)
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$4000 (P4 2G)
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Initial setup time
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1 day
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5 days
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2 days
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Initial setup cost (based on salary of $50K)
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$200.00
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$1000.00
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$400.00
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Maintenance time in a year
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1 day
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2 weeks
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2 weeks
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Yearly Maintenance cost
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$200.00
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$2000.00
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$2000.00
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Yearly service contract fees
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$600.00
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$3000.00
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$1,200.00
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Unexpected additional yearly fees (10 hours of support)
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$600.00
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$0.00
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$0.00
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Yearly cost based on a 3 year life
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$1,500.00
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$5,366.67
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$5,166.67
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Newlix OfficeServer Features:
- Powerful, Linux-based OS.
- Plug-and-play installation.
- Web-based configuration tools.
- File and print sharing.
- Shared Internet connectivity.
- Supports static IP, Cable modem, ADSL, PPPoE and dialup.
- Secure bi-directional NAT firewall.
- Impenetrable stealth mode firewall.
- Apache Web Server (PHP and SSI support).
- FTP Server.
- E-mail Server (POP3, SMTP, IMAP4).
- Fax Server (Windows clients only).
- Includes SecureVPN (Virtual Private Network)
module.
- Available server side e-mail Virus scanning option (third party
software must be purchased separately).
- Available MySQL database support.
System requirements:
Minimum: Intel Pentium 100MHz, 32MB RAM, 1GB Hard Drive,
CD-ROM, Floppy Disk, Network Adapter, PC Speaker.
Recommended: Intel Celeron or Pentium II 300MHz or faster,
64MB RAM, 4GB Hard Drive, CD-ROM, Floppy Disk, Network Interface
Card, Internet Connectivity Device (modem/second Network Adapter),
PC Speaker.
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