Linspire makes download service free

[peat moss]

Linux seller Linspire has removed the $20 to $50 annual fees it charged for access to its "Click 'N' Run" library of software downloads, a bid to enhance the popularity of its product.

"CNR really makes using desktop Linux easy, and we want everyone to have access to this quality service," Chief Executive Kevin Carmony said in a statement. The move was financially feasible for the company because it's making enough revenue from premium products such as software to play DVDs, CodeWeavers' CrossoverOffice software to run Microsoft Windows and Sun Microsystems' StarOffice, a commercial variant of OpenOffice.org, the company said.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Linspire+makes...&subj=technews
Homepage: http://www.linspire.com/lindows_products_categories.php

[4play]

they pretty much had to since apt seems to be catching on with ubuntu they seem identical so how could they charge for it.

[peat moss]

When I was thinking of trying it it was called Lindows? I looked at the ad ons and thought "you have to pay " for software ?

[UsenetGuy]

I tried this shit operating system and litterally threw the setup disc out the window after five mins of using it. It was so crap