Linspire ?

Wobbel · 08-25-2004, 04:54 AM

Has anyone used Linspire, or maybe can tell me more about it, pros + cons.
Can get hold of a copy, latest (full) version, just wanna know if it is 'something' on forehand....

Thanks

Drakin316 · 08-25-2004, 06:53 AM

No I have never used it but I was wanting to try it out. I know they had a free download at one time but can not find it now. As soon as I can find it I will be trying it out for myself. If you get this please let us know how you like it.

technobeast · 08-25-2004, 10:54 AM

It holds 16th place in Distrowatch's chart for most used distros. So it must be worth something. It's what was called Lindows before

A quote from www.distrowatch.com

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Linspire is easy to experience with its colorful, friendly interface. With its simple 10-minute installation, even computer novices can enjoy this modern, next-generation operating system with just a few simple clicks of their mouse. All copies of Linspire come pre-installed with Click-N-Run Technology, which makes it one-click easy to add new software to your computer or to upgrade your operating system and any installed applications.

Wobbel · 08-25-2004, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by Drakin316
No I have never used it but I was wanting to try it out. I know they had a free download at one time but can not find it now. As soon as I can find it I will be trying it out for myself. If you get this please let us know how you like it.

Maybe this will help, if you're looking for that free download, just read this thread.

~click~

Drakin316 · 08-26-2004, 02:03 AM

Wobbel thanks for tha web page they must not still be running it. I tried to Dl it but could not. I will find it somewhere on the net. kinda odd free stuff you can not find and not so free stuff is everywhere.

Wobbel · 09-15-2004, 06:42 AM

Found a download link for a free linspire download, go here, scroll down to 'Linspire For The Masses!' and follow the steps.
Think it runs till 26 September 2004.

adzidzor · 09-25-2004, 06:07 PM

Thanks for this timely download link. Caught it right on time.

inescapeableus · 11-28-2004, 11:57 PM

I would recommend staying away from Linspire. It may be highly rated for downloads but as for overall integrity and usefullness as a Linux operating system it is lacking. If you are looking at newbie disto. check out Mandrake Linux.

**greffov** · 11-29-2004, 12:35 PM

Linspire has copied windows a bit too much, it even inherited the big security flaw of windows: more or less requiring the user to be an administrator, and also giving the user administrator rights almost by default.

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Wobbel PCTT's Gatherer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 2004 Posts: 2,861	Linspire ? Has anyone used Linspire, or maybe can tell me more about it, pros + cons. Can get hold of a copy, latest (full) version, just wanna know if it is 'something' on forehand.... Thanks

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adzidzor Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ghana...now in U.S Posts: 178	Thanks for this timely download link. Caught it right on time. __________________ adzidzor Be nice to the people you meet on your way up....for they are the same people you'll meet on your way down.....

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greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	Linspire has copied windows a bit too much, it even inherited the big security flaw of windows: more or less requiring the user to be an administrator, and also giving the user administrator rights almost by default. __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

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08-25-2004, 06:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Drakin316 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: louisiana Posts: 185	No I have never used it but I was wanting to try it out. I know they had a free download at one time but can not find it now. As soon as I can find it I will be trying it out for myself. If you get this please let us know how you like it.

08-26-2004, 02:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Drakin316 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: louisiana Posts: 185	Wobbel thanks for tha web page they must not still be running it. I tried to Dl it but could not. I will find it somewhere on the net. kinda odd free stuff you can not find and not so free stuff is everywhere.

09-15-2004, 06:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Wobbel PCTT's Gatherer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 2004 Posts: 2,861	Found a download link for a free linspire download, go here, scroll down to 'Linspire For The Masses!' and follow the steps. Think it runs till 26 September 2004.

11-28-2004, 11:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
inescapeableus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 35	I would recommend staying away from Linspire. It may be highly rated for downloads but as for overall integrity and usefullness as a Linux operating system it is lacking. If you are looking at newbie disto. check out Mandrake Linux.