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Linspire offers free version of OS

April 24, 2006 Linspire plans to offer a free version of its Linux operating system, called Freespire. TAGS: Linspire, free version, Linux, operating system

Linspire giving away desktop Linux OS

September 2, 2005 Called Linspire Five-O, the operating system, normally available for $49.95, is available for free until Sept. 6. TAGS: Linspire, desktop Linux, confusion, Linux, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Wal-Mart debuts $498 Linux laptop

December 20, 2004 The computer, dubbed Balance, comes loaded with the Linspire operating system and the OpenOffice.org office suite. Photo: Wal-Mart's $498 Linux laptop TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Linspire, OpenOffice.org, Linux, laptop computer, operating system

Microsoft signs technology pact with Linspire

June 14, 2007 Users of the Linux operating system will get patent protection and access to updated Windows Media technology. TAGS: Linspire, pact, Linux, intellectual property, Novell Inc., Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., codec, IM, Microsoft Windows

Linspire makes download service free

August 30, 2006 Annual access to Linux seller's software library came down from $20-to-$50 range to improve the product's popularity. TAGS: Linspire, Linux seller, Red Hat Inc., Linux, Novell Inc., Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

Linux seller gunning for search

November 11, 2004 Searching on Google will be as "old-fashioned as going to Blockbuster for videos," Linspire CEO says. TAGS: Linspire, Linux seller, Smart Tags, Blockbuster Inc., search technology, word, search engine, Linux, Google Inc., CEO, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Yahoo! Inc., video, Microsoft Windows XP

Spotlight on search

November 12, 2004 Microsoft finally previews its Web search offering, while Apple tinkers with file finder in OS X. Also: Linspire's "hot words." TAGS: Linspire, Spotlight, desktop search, Internet search, Google Inc., Apple Computer, Firefox, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Indiana schools enroll Linux

August 5, 2005 Hundreds of thousands of Linux machines could eventually be used in Indiana schools, if a pilot project goes well. TAGS: Indiana, Linspire, desktop Linux, classroom, Linux, school, student, open source, operating system

Getting Bad with Apple

September 13, 2005 Michael Robertson started MP3.com and Linspire. Now he's taking on Apple and iTunes with BadApple. TAGS: MP3.com Inc., Linspire, open standard, Steve Jobs, Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, digital music, music player, goal, digital-rights management, Linux, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Novell: Linux desktop set to take off

April 10, 2006 Novell President Ron Hovsepian believes the market for Linux on desktops will become ripe in the next 12 to 18 months. TAGS: SuSE Linux Desktop, Linux desktop, Novell Inc., Linspire, SuSE, SuSE Linux, Linux, China, president, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

MP3tunes.com shuns digital rights management

February 9, 2005 Michael Robertson, MP3.com's outspoken founder, turns on his latest creation: a music download service that focuses on unsigned artists. TAGS: MP3tunes, MP3.com Inc., Linspire, digital music, Linux software, digital-rights management, online music, artist, Linux, Apple iTunes, CEO, MP3 player, music, MP3, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft registers trademark--19 years late

November 12, 2004 Does the software giant's trademark application for Excel signal an infringement crackdown? TAGS: Savvysoft, trademark, Linspire, Excel spreadsheet, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office

Firefox cutting into IE's lead

November 23, 2004 As Firefox marks its 5 millionth download, a long-running survey puts IE below 90 percent for the first time. TAGS: OneStat, WebSideStory Inc., Web surfer, Linspire, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., survey, Microsoft Internet Explorer, open source, Time Warner Inc., retailer, download, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Novell bans proprietary Linux modules

August 1, 2006 Linux seller evicts closed-source modules from open-source Linux, but provides customers a download option. TAGS: Novell Inc., Linux kernel, GPL, module, Free Software Foundation, Linspire, Linux, kernel, open source, video card, video
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