Linspire is a full-featured computer operating system based on Linux and designed for desktop and laptop computers. Linux-based operating systems have growing traction in the marketplace because they offer users security and stability in an extremely affordable package. The downside to some of these Linux-based systems is that they aren't always user-friendly.

With Linspire Five-0, users get the benefits of Linux in an easy-to-use, cost-effective package. For customers familiar with operating systems like Microsoft Windows, making the switch to Linspire will seem familiar and natural with features like graphical user interface, tabbed web browsing, in-line spell checking, and more. Linspire can open, edit and save almost any typically used file types like .doc and .ppt – meaning users can still communicate with friends and colleagues running different operating systems.

Linspire comes pre-bundled with all the software users need to get up-and-running, including a Microsoft Office file-compatible office suite, a powerful Internet and email suite, complete song and photo managers, media players for viewing animation and videos, a suite of personal productivity tools, a robust set of “how-to” tutorials, and more. Linspire's exclusive CNR (“click and run”) Service allows Linspire users to choose from thousands of software programs organized in the CNR Warehouse, and then download and install the software with just one click of their mouse.

Linspire combines the security and stability of Linux with an easy-to-use interface and advanced features that rival other popular operating systems like Microsoft Windows – at a cost that is hundreds less than competitors.

So why do I need, or should I even consider, Linspire?

Business and Corporate Users - Licensing fees and software upgrades can get costly, especially for corporations with large networks. Linspire's fastest-growing customer sector are corporate clients who are looking for a way to add computers and update existing software without breaking their budget on outlandish licensing fees. Corporate clients feel more secure using a Linux-based system because of its inherent immunity to viruses and hacker – security problems that especially threaten businesses. Linspire is easy for IT departments to learn and implement, and the 2,000- title CNR Warehouse saves time and money because it allows standard software to be deployed effortlessly.

School and Government Users - Governments and school districts are always looking to cut costs without sacrificing the quality of technology they use. Computers running Linspire can be purchased for hundreds less on average than similar Microsoft machines, and purchasing the Linspire system for an entire school district or governmental department only costs a fraction of what it would with other operating systems. And since Linspire is compatible with files and programs from other operating systems, schools and governments can still work with colleagues who are running OS like Microsoft Windows.

Don't just listen to us, listen to what reviewers' have said:
"... If you're after an operating system to play with, as well as use seriously (and let's face it, most of us are), Linspire can keep you entertained out of the box for days. With what seems like a million-and-one add-on widgets, settings and configuration screens, just getting the Desktop looking the way you want it can easily take half a day. There are literally dozens of screen savers, and the configuration for onscreen fonts and general look and feel is nothing if not comprehensive, down to being able to choose the offset in both x and y directions for the drop shadows under windows. Things that used to be a nightmare in Linux - and put off even relatively determined new users - are solved by Linspire and its underlying components ..." PC Pro

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Advanced & Secure Internet Suite
Email, Internet, instant messaging, and more! The Linspire Internet Suite includes one of the most advanced, secure and easy-to-use Internet browsers available for desktop and laptop computers. Features include tabbed web browsing, Hot Words, in-line spell checking, and pop-up ad blocking. And Linspire is compatible with QuickTime, Windows media, Flash, and Java and more.

 

 

 

Complete Office Suite
Linspire comes with a complete office suite for word processing, spreadsheets, drawings and slide presentations. And all the programs are file-compatible with their Microsoft Office counterparts (.doc, .xls and .ppt), so you can easily read and share documents with people using Microsoft Windows.

 

 

 

Instant Messaging
Multi-platform Instant Messenger lets you communicate simultaneously on multiple IM accounts - AOL Instant Messenger, MSN, Yahoo!, Messenger, ICQ, and more!

 

 

 

 

Digital Music
Download and manage your favourite tunes with Lsongs, an all-in-one music manager built into Linspire. Burn and rip your favourite music. Organize it, play it, and sync it to portable music players. You can also purchase music free of any digital rights management (DRM) directly from MP3Tunes for just 88 cents a song or $8.88 for a full album!

 

 

 

Digital Photos
Lphoto is a pre-installed photo management program that allows you to download, organize, edit, and share your entire photo collection. Easily connect your digital camera to your computer and import all of your pictures with a single mouse-click. You can even create animated slide shows and burn albums to CD or video CD (VCD)!

 

 

 

Advanced Wireless Capability
Linspire supports the latest WiFi networking technology (802.11 B/G). Customisable network profiles and a WiFi access point locator let you effortlessly shift between office, home, and other networks.

 

 

 

Plug and Play Ready
Connect digital cameras, scanners, MP3 players and more. Linspire instantly recognizes USB and Firewire devices.

 

 

 

 

Web Publishing Tools
Linspire includes Nvu, a powerful, easy-to-use web design program that is the open-source equivalent to Microsoft FrontPage and Macromedia Dreamweaver. Nvu makes creating, managing, and updating web sites a snap. Now, anyone can create web pages, even those with no technical expertise or knowledge of HTML.

 

 

 

Multimedia Tutorials
Linspire now has an expanded multimedia tutorial player that will get even the most novice computer user performing a wide range of computing tasks. The "How-To" tutorials cover everything from simple desktop navigation, to setting up a wireless Internet connection. Try it yourself and see!

 

 

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