Xandros sells at retail and to the enterprise for anywhere from $39.99 to $3,848 (no that's not a typo)

Before the Microsoft-Xandros deal was announced today, I hadn't thought much about Xandros, but a quick look at the company's Web page offers "free trial downloads," but also lets potential customers know that its products are for sale at Office Depot, Tiger Direct, Comp USA, "and other retailers near you."

Prices start with $39.99 for the home edition to $899 for the server edition with a year of "basic" support to $3,848 for three years of "premium" support.

And you still have to download and burn your own CD. Who's paying these kinds of prices?

For those who want to read the official Xandros press release on the Microsoft deal, please do.