| Windows-to-Linux migration tool goes free |
Apr. 18, 2005
Resolvo
Systems says it has contributed the sourcecode to its MoveOver
Windows-to-Linux migration tool to the open source community, and that
it has established a SourceForge project. MoveOver automates the OS
migration process, allowing users to move their files, settings, and
emails from Windows to Linux desktop within six steps, according to
Resolvo.
The company says its open-sourcing strategy is
"designed to accelerate development of future high-quality versions of
[MoveOver,] to cater to business customers and individuals."
"Resolvo
has always been a strong advocate of Linux solutions in optimizing
enterprise resources," said Resolvo director of business development
Yap Boon Leong. "The time is right for us to take the bold action of
making part of MoveOver free -- and we are going even further by
committing to post part of the source code for free for MoveOver. By
giving away the source code, we can ignite the creative energies of the
community and fuel innovation in the Linux market. Our customers can
benefit from world-class technology advancements to ensure a seamless
transition to Linux."
In conjunction with its move to
opensourcing MoveOver, Resolvo has set up a special section called
"Resolvo World" on its website for the open source community. The area
offers articles, migration tips, and a discussion forum for developers
and Linux users to interact and share their knowledge, the company
says.
Resolvo describes the benefits of OpenMoveOver as follows: -
2-Step Migration -- OpenMoveOver is a self-explanatory wizard based
program that is intuitively easy to use. In two simple steps, your new
Linux desktop will look and feel like your Windows machine.
- Save
up to 90 percent of your time -- No more spending long hours manually
migrating to Linux. OpenMoveOver reduces up to 90 percent of the time
it takes to manually migrate to a Linux desktop
- No
Gurus Required -- Manual migration requires specialized technical
knowledge and may result in frustrating human errors. OpenMoveOver
provides the ideal solution by automating the entire migration process,
thus ensuring that all the files and settings are saved and intact
Developers interested in contributing to the OpenMoveOver project are requested to visit the SourceForge OpenMoveOver project. |
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