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Re: [News] Linux Preinstallation is the Key Which Becomes a Reality

  • Subject: Re: [News] Linux Preinstallation is the Key Which Becomes a Reality
  • From: flatfish+++ <flatfish@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 22:41:26 -0400
  • Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.advocacy
  • Organization: mariana.trench
  • References: <1874603.jvynZxFJBT@schestowitz.com> <109kt2ny638kp$.dlg@funkenbusch.com>
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  • Xref: news.mcc.ac.uk comp.os.linux.advocacy:1168079
On Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:01:47 -0500, Erik Funkenbusch wrote:

> On Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:04:05 +0100, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> 
>> Desktop Linux Momentum Through Pre-installed PCs
>> 
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| As momentum for desktop Linux builds, we're keeping pace by upgrading our
>>| Builder Program to reflect changes we made from two of our most recent
>>| announcements, the release of Freespire 1.0 and offering our
>>| revolutionary CNR service for free.
>> `----
>> 
>> http://www.linspire.com/linspire_letter.php
>> 
>> Companies selling preinstalled Linux and no-OS
>> 
>> http://lxer.com/module/forums/t/23168/
>> 
>> Linspire seems to prosper and it has a millionaire behind it (not
>> Shuttleworth). Consider for example their recent move to a larger office and
>> hiring of Eric Raymond.
>> 
>> http://wiki.freespire.org/index.php/Linspire_is_Moving
>> 
>> Also see:
>> 
>> Review: Linspire Mini Koobox
>> 
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| If you want a mini-PC form factor that's Linux-compatible, the Mini Koobox
>>| seems to be one of the best values on the market. It's small and quiet,
>>| and its performance is fine for normal desktop use.
>> `----
>> 
>> http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=06/08/25/2018221
>> 
>> Linspire frees "Click 'N Run" software service
>> 
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| In a surprise move, Linspire is now offering its CNR ("Click 'N Run")
>>| software service at no charge to its Linspire and Freespire Linux
>>| distribution customers. In addition, the company will soon be
>>| open-sourcing the CNR Client.
>>| 
>>| CNR, previously a fee-based service offered at annual subscription rates
>>| of $20 for basic and $50 for premium ("Gold") access to new programs, had
>>| been the San Diego-based company main source of income.
>>| 
>>| Now, however, according to CEO Kevin Carmony, Linspire is doing well
>>| enough from selling its higher-end products and services that it can
>>| afford to offer its basic CNR service free of charge. Thus, both Linspire
>>| and Freespire users can use the extremely easy software delivery and
>>| update program for free.
>> `----
>> 
>> http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8523030175.html
> 
> Amazing!

..Grace...How sweet the sound...that saved a wretch like Roy..........



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