OpenLx - India's homegrown Linux Desktop OS Comes with a Mission to build a Secure, Affordable, and Self-reliant Digital Future for India

OpenLx Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (formerly OpenLx Inc.) launched the OpenLx Linux distribution in 2005 with a clear mission: to give India a Desktop Operating System it can call its own — Secure, Affordable, and Built for scale. Our CEO has been working on and using Linux since 1994, and being among the first Indian team promoting Linux since 1994; the first 3 Indian LUG (Linux Users Group) web-sites were (humbly & luckily) sponsored-hosted by him, for Delhi, Cochin & Calcutta LUGs in India, it demonstrates our vision, experience and commitment to Linux platform. Our technical team is headed by the Technical Director with 19 years of Linux experience, thus ensuring the best services for the clients

We are proud to be the India’s own OEM Linux desktop — the only Indian commercial OEM offering a Linux desktop with contracted bulk deployment, migration and SLA backed support.

Our Mission

We believe technology should serve people, not burden them with costs, complexity, or security risks. OpenLx exists to make world-class, secure computing accessible to every Indian institution — from Classrooms to Corporations to Governments — while strengthening India's technological self-reliance.

Our Vision for India

We see OpenLx as more than software. It is a foundation for:

  • A stronger local economy, built on Indian IT jobs and Indian innovation

  • A more secure digital India, that is not vulnerable to the Windows-targeted malware that accounts for the overwhelming majority of desktop infections, and not requiring to spend heavily on anti-virus license cost.

  • A more equitable education system, where cost is never a barrier to modern computing

  • A truly self-reliant IT ecosystem, aligned with India's open-source and Digital India policies 

Security Audits

Independently assessed — a vulnerability assessment and penetration test carried out by auditors appointed by a State Government, and separately approved by a State IT Committee. Reports available to prospective customers on request.

SafeGuards Offered

Having full confidence in our services and support, we offer a customer favoring SLA along with the Risk Mitigation and Commercial Safeguards, like:

  • No-cost proof of concept,

  • Payment against acceptance,

  • The performance bank guarantee,

  • Deposit of the source and build with the customer,

  • Perpetual right of use and Documented reversibility

AMC

  • AMC for the Computers using OpenLx Linux Desktop, after completing first year of in-built support, at very friendly & affordable rates.

Our Commitment

Every OpenLx deployment comes with our commitment to friendly, accessible technology and responsive support — because a secure, affordable operating system should also be a pleasure to use.

Our Open-source Experience

Besides OpenLx Linux, we have long experience implementing and supporting open-source applications such as Koha (library management) and DSpace (digital repository) for institutions.

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