Linspire to Release Free Community-Supported Linux Distribution Freespire

[mandy]

Once known as a community-supported alternative to the Linspire distribution, the Freespire name is about to rise again from the ashes of obscurity--only this time as a distro completely sponsored and endorsed by Linspire itself.

The new Freespire distro was announced Monday by Linspire President and CEO Kevin Carmony during his keynote address to Summit attendees. Freespire will be a Debian-based, community-driven and -supported project tied to the commercial Linspire distribution,...

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Freespire...

    * Is a community-driven, Debian-based Linux distribution.
    * Is always made available for free use, distribution and modification, now and forever.
    * Is powerful enough for the most sophisticated Linux user or developer, yet easy enough for someone completely new to Linux.
    * Is available with 100% free, open source software or with the option to include legally licensed, 3rd party codecs, drivers and software.
    * Legally supports (or has one-click access to support): MP3, DVD, Windows Media, QuickTime, Java, Flash, Real, ATI drivers, nVidia drivers, Adobe Acrobat Reader, proprietary WiFi drivers, fonts, and so on.
    * Provides free access to the entire Freespire open source application pool using apt-get.
    * Offers optional use of the Linspire CNR (click and run) Service. The CNR Client is open source.
    * Includes a total development environment, which can be easily expanded using apt-get or CNR.
    * Provides easy-to-use yet advanced installation and configuration options.
    * Utilizes the community IRMA project to provide Freespire in dozens of different languages.
    * Is community supported at no charge, with optional enhanced support available.

the Freespire web site: http://www.freespire.org/
Freespire FAQ page: http://www.freespire.org/support/faqs