A Linux-based operating system for x86 PCs from Linspire, Inc., San Diego, CA (www.linspire.com). Linspire uses the open source Linux operating system and comes with the OpenOffice.org office suite and a variety of other applications to provide a desktop environment similar in appearance to Windows. It is marketed as a easy-to-use, low-cost operating system for PCs that includes all the basic applications. Originally using the Debian version of Linux, Linspire switched to Ubuntu in 2007 (see Debian and Ubuntu).
Click-N-Run
Linspire includes Click-N-Run installation, where users can download a variety of proprietary and open source applications with one click of the mouse. The basic level is free, but a paid subscription offers discounts on commercial Linux software.
It Used to Be Lindows
Linspire was introduced in 2001 under the name LindowsOS, and the company was called Lindows, Inc. Soon after, Lindows received worldwide publicity when Microsoft sued it for trademark infringement, claiming the similarity of the Lindows and Windows names would confuse the public. In 2004, Lindows changed its name and brand to Linspire. See Linux.
Click-N-Run
Linspire includes Click-N-Run installation, where users can download a variety of proprietary and open source applications with one click of the mouse. The basic level is free, but a paid subscription offers discounts on commercial Linux software.
It Used to Be Lindows
Linspire was introduced in 2001 under the name LindowsOS, and the company was called Lindows, Inc. Soon after, Lindows received worldwide publicity when Microsoft sued it for trademark infringement, claiming the similarity of the Lindows and Windows names would confuse the public. In 2004, Lindows changed its name and brand to Linspire. See Linux.
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