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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Red Hat Inc.
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Novell Inc.
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Firefox
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Microsoft Corp.
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.
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Microsoft Corp.
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IM
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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.
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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.
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Blockbuster Inc.
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word
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Google Inc.
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Yahoo! Inc.
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Microsoft Windows XP
DRM key to Linux's consumer success?
April 7, 2006
Yes, RealNetworks exec argues at LinuxWorld. But do consumers really want tech like FairPlay, PlaysForSure?
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Apple Computer
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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.
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Microsoft Corp.
Low-cost laptops shedding weight
March 28, 2005
WinBook, Dell touting reduced notebook size as additional draw to cheaper machines. Photo: Lighter laptops
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Getting Bad with Apple
September 13, 2005
Michael Robertson started MP3.com and Linspire. Now he's taking on Apple and iTunes with BadApple.
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Microsoft Corp.
Novell bans proprietary Linux modules
August 1, 2006
Linux seller evicts closed-source modules from open-source Linux, but provides customers a download option.
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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.
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Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft registers trademark--19 years late
November 12, 2004
Does the software giant's trademark application for Excel signal an infringement crackdown?
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