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- An earlier Linux-based operating system for x86 PCs from Linspire, Inc., San Diego, CA. Linspire used the open source Linux operating system and came with the OpenOffice.org office suite...
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- On the Linux laptop the distro is key
- On the Linux laptop the distro is key"technical problems like installing software "Oh, thats right. You can't just click "setup.exe" can you.So, just how long did you go without Open Office functional before your expert pal bailed you out? Once again, if we were to substitute Vista for...
- Discussion threads 2008-10-24
- Linspire sinks under Xandros waves
- Linspire sinks under Xandros wavesOkay, Dana - Explain the Canada non sequiterIs Xandros Canadian? Is Linspire? Are you?If Memory Serves Me Correctly . . .. . . Xandros -- as well as the company from which is spun off, Corel -- was originally based out of Ottawa. Of course,...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-02
- Linspire sinks under Xandros waves
- Xandros scooped up Linspire today. by Dana Blankenhorn
- Blog posts 2008-07-02
- Vista deactivates me for upgrading motherboard firmware
- Vista deactivates me for upgrading motherboard firmwareBe careful of flashing through Windows ...... no jokes about the above statement please :-)Seriously though, be careful. I don't know about MSI because it's been a while since I've handled a board, but ASUS has a Windows-based flash that's dangerous to use....
- Discussion threads 2007-12-24
- Microsoft establishes more anti-GPLv3 precautions
- Microsoft is running as fast as it can to patch up its patent agreements with Linux vendors to thwart any possible impact from the GPLv3.On the heels of repudiating any Novell Linux products covered by the GPLv3, Microsoft is taking a similar tack with Linspire, another of the Linux distribution...
- Blog posts 2007-07-18
- Linspire, Microsoft and aircraft carriers
- Linspire, Microsoft and aircraft carriersLanding on Aircraft carriers.I really enjoyed your take on this. I think for the most part, we are all scratching our heads in puzzled wonder.This is 3 now and what's left? Ubuntu? Fedora? There are tons of little distro's who might take a deal....
- Discussion threads 2007-06-15
- Linspire, Microsoft and aircraft carriers
- As was widely reported yesterday, Linspire has signed a cross-licensing agreement with Microsoft that gives the company access to a heap of Microsoft technology, as well as seals a patent moratorium between users of Linspire products and Microsoft. Of note is the fact that patents was not likley to play...
- Blog posts 2007-06-15
- Linspire joins the Microsoft 'IP protection' racket
- Linspire joins the Microsoft 'IP protection' racketLinspire, Carmony, and ESR...Another foolish "Linux" company which couldn't seem to find any momentum sells their soul.Kevin Carmony attempted to appear sympathetic to the community when Novell worked their legal obfuscation of the GPL. Apparently he has no backbone or compelling core values.Now it...
- Discussion threads 2007-06-14
- Linspire joins the Microsoft 'IP protection' racket
- Another week, another Linux vendor signs Microsoft's 'IP protection' clause, supposedly saving its customers from potential Microsoft patent-infringement lawsuits.On June 14, Linspire -- the company Microsoft sued for use of the "Lindows" trademark a few years back -- signed a patent agreement with Microsoft. Linspire is the third Linux distro...
- Blog posts 2007-06-14
- Microsoft and Linspire play nice
- Microsoft and Linspire play niceWin-ux vs Mac?Could Microsoft's recent Linux-cuddling be a direct result of Apple's increasing market share? Although Linux has a small proportion of the home pc using public, it would make sense to have them on board if it might upset open-source and Mac relations. The shock...
- Discussion threads 2007-06-14
- Microsoft inks Linspire: Is Red Hat next?
- Microsoft inks Linspire: Is Red Hat next?Anybody notice a pattern here?Novell. Xandros, Linspire. What do all three companies have in common? They're based in the US, where they are subject to the patent system. Yet look in places like Europe, where software patents are laughed at, but interoperability deals are...
- Discussion threads 2007-06-14
- Microsoft and Linspire play nice
- Wow. Talk about the lion laying down with the lamb! In a joint announcement today, Microsoft and Linspire, a Linux distribution popular with consumers and SOHO, said they will collaborate ina number of areas to promote interoperability and a better user experience for Linspire's customers. While maybe not the biggest...
- Blog posts 2007-06-14
- Microsoft inks Linspire: Is Red Hat next?
- Microsoft inked its third Linux interoperability deal as the third version of General Public License nears the finish line. Will Red Hat fall in line soon?Microsoft today announced an interoperability deal with Linspire and the pact reads roughly like the one it has with Xandros. As we all know Microsoft...
- Blog posts 2007-06-14
- Microsoft signs technology pact with Linspire
- Microsoft signs technology pact with LinspireMicrosoft signs technology pact with LinspireThis is great! Microsoft is taking over linux on all fronts. Apparently these distros are starting to smarten up and realize that Microsoft is indeed there to help them since they can't make it on their own. Its...
- Discussion threads 2007-06-13
- Businesses move into Linspire's desktop Linux crosshairs
- Businesses move into Linspire's desktop Linux crosshairsSiegfried as missinformed as your name represents.Contrary to your position, you DO NOT have to pay an annual fee to use CNR. You can Click N Run software otherwise, you just do not get a discount. Some are even free to nonmembers(see...
- Discussion threads 2007-05-18
- Ubuntu vs. Kubuntu
- Ubuntu vs. KubuntuIf you are coming from a Windows background....... then the K-desktop will be more "familiar" as it is more Windows-like in operation and appearance. I always think of Gnome as a "minimalist" desktop - a bit like of of those house interiors upi see where a large room...
- Discussion threads 2007-04-23
- Microsoft to buy DoubleClick?
- Microsoft to buy DoubleClick?Microsoft buying spam generator?My spyware program repeatedly eliminates doubleclick but it reinstalls itself anyway. Why is Microsoft associating with a company that is known to be agenerator of major pop up nuisance/spyware? Please give us business consumers a robust, fast, operating system without nasty spyware...
- Discussion threads 2007-03-28
- Is Debian dead?
- Is Debian dead?Desktop Linux Survey?That survey is worthless in determining the actual use of Linux distros on the desktop.Let me enlighten youCheck distrowatch and you'll see Red Hat at #30 and Novell at #36. Does this mean these companies and their commercial offerings are irrelevant? Just like the...
- Discussion threads 2007-02-09
- Is Debian dead?
- Linspires decision to switch from a Debian base to Ubuntu is the reason behind the provocative headline. (This cute little guy lives at Ubuntux, an Ubuntu community site.)Debian is late, but thats just as in the newest version is delayed, not as in, you know, Anna Nicole Smith late. Linspires...
- Blog posts 2007-02-09
- Canonical seeks profit from free Ubuntu
- Canonical seeks profit from free UbuntuSo.....for eg: Dapper is quality....So who's going to pay for support?The better the product, the less money they make?Dodgy business model.Good luck to them anyway.Joeubuntu provides BOTH INNOVATION and QUALITYfor eg: Dapper is quality - stable (except for the glitch in the update that disabled...
- Discussion threads 2006-10-06
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