Desktop Linux Momentum Through Pre-installed PCs
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| 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.
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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
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| 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.
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http://www.linux.com/article.pl?sid=06/08/25/2018221
Linspire frees "Click 'N Run" software service
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8523030175.html
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