Likewise Open is a Windows utility for performing basic administrative tasks on Linux servers with the help of the standard Microsoft Management Console instruments.

Setup process

The installation package includes an old version of NET Framework that is required for the correct functioning of all features. It is important to mention that Likewise Open is an obsolete program and does not work on Windows Vista and newer.

After installing all necessary system components users are instructed to run the provided setup file. It is highly recommended to reboot the machine at the end of the installation process for the changes to take effect.

Please note that using Likewise Open requires configuring Active Directory properties in advance. There are utilities such as ADManager Plus and Azure Active Directory Connect that can help with this process.

Brief description

Using this application you can easily integrate Linux desktop computers into a common environment with various Windows servers managed by Active Directory. It is very helpful for combining several corporate networks into one large structure with file transfer functionality.

Features

free to download and use;
requires NET Framework for the correct functioning;
provides instruments for configuring access to the Active Directory servers;
allows you to integrate Linux desktops into a common environment;
helpful for combining several computers into one network;
compatible with Windows XP.