Linspire 5-0 reviews

Linspire 5.0 - Surprisingly capable Linux desktop OS

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I don’t always get excited about what I’m testing. Products can be good but still wind up leaving me flat. That’s especially true of a product I’ve tested a number of times in the past. Incremental upgrades never make my heart skip a beat. Except for this upgrade: Linspire 5.0. Linspire calls their product the world’s easiest desktop Linux. I cannot disagree. Of the different flavors of Linux that I’ve tried in the recent past, Linspire is, hands down, the easiest to install, configure and use. Linspire is becoming a very good, very slick operating system for PCs....Linspire 5-0 is quite capable of handling many of your computing needs. It would be my first choice among the many brands of Linux for non-power users.

First Look at Linspire 5.0

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I was able to witness first hand how Linspire allowed technically challenged PC users to actually become functional... and happy with their new purchase. Linspire has created a product that is so simple to use that even someone who has never used a computer before is able to sit down and learn it with ease. All the while they have no problems with spyware, popups, etc. that are common in legacy operating systems. I was blown away.

Linux in Government: Linux Desktop Reviews, Part IV - Linspire

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Linspire pushes Linux adoption toward critical mass as it reaches users who ordinarily would not use the traditional Linux-UNIX model. In addition, Linspire has reached the majority of the PC manufacturing market. While the major analysts sit at the round table of information technology and argue about Dell or HP picking up one or two percentage points in the PC market, Linspire has gone after the big market. (...) Linspire helps further the relative advantage of Linux. Linspire provides an ease of use that people see as so necessary for adoption. Linspire is willing to license technologies to make it easy for people to use Linux. That might not fit the totally free mentality of open source, but it furthers its adoption.

Linspire 5.0: 9/10

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Here we have an operating system that does just about everything Windows can do (only cheaper), and can be run from the CD without installing. And (here's the best bit), has a massive library of free or relatively inexpensive professional-quality applications already available for it...So full marks to Linspire for getting it just right. I really like the Mac-style interface, and I also like the price.

Linspire Puts a Friendly Face on Linux

For nongeeks wanting to give Linux a try, we strongly recommend the latest version, 5.0, of Linspire , a product formerly known as Lindows . No secret handshakes here. The applications and utilities are all intuitively labeled and the interface is simple and easy to navigate, making the product easy to learn for any refugee from Microsoft's Windows or Apple Computer's Macintosh operating systems. Installation couldn't be easier.The user is only required to respond to a couple of easy-to-understand prompts. The entire process takes about 10 minutes.

A look at Linspire Five-0

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Linspire makes the jump from Windows to Linux easy. (...) Linspire has managed to make the best looking, and user friendly Linux distro I have seen so far.

Linspire 5.0 Review

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I was very impressed already with Linspire 4.5, but 5.0 is a huge improvement in usability, features, speed and productivity over 4.5. If Linspire can improve on this with their next version, all I can say is watch out Longhorn. Is Linspire on par with Windows XP, I would say yes to this and better, it’s more fun (Linux), cheaper ($50 a year for everything, including upgrades), secure (firewall, optional Antivirus, optional SurfSafe) and stable.

A New Look at Linux

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I was dragged against my will into evaluating several supposedly Windows user-friendly Linux distros. I tried Xandros, Mandrake, Knoppix, Linspire, and Debian.... In the end, Linspire emerged as my favorite distro because of its Click-N-Run (CNR) software platform. Aside from CNR being easy enough for even a three-year-old to master, the hands-off maintenance aspect makes CNR a sysadmin’s dream. Linspire may market to consumers, but it’s a terrific TCO prospect for any business productivity system.

First look at Linspire 5.0

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Linspire 5-0 Is just what you have been waiting for - A very fun, fast, stable alternative operating system with extremely good support. With all the improvements Linspire has made to Linux I do not see myself ever going back to Windows. Linspire has everything you need and more in one solid, easy-to-use system. Thank you Linspire for giving me a choice and delivering a truly outstanding product.

Linspire Launches Five-0 Desktop Linux

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Because of its consumer orientation, Linspire has been able to ink deals with Wal-Mart, Best Buy, CompUSA and others to have its Linspire operating system pre-installed on PCs and laptops that these organizations sell to consumers.

Linux for the rest of us

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Bringing Linux to the attention of ordinary consumers and following through with a solid, affordable, easily-accessible productis exactly what Linspire sets out to achieve. And does.

The Ultimate Linspire 5 Review

Inspire Programming

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I'm very pleased with how this new version has turned out. I understand that every new version will have its growing pains, I’m more than willing to wait these pains out to see what the future will bring. I seriously believe that Linspire is the closest Linux OS to compete against Windows. The other linux OS’s are just not up to par, in my opinion (for what it’s worth!!!). I believe that anybody who is looking to get away from Microsoft will be happy with Linspire.

Linspire - A Linux User's Review

Adam's Corner

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So, Linspire IS ready for the desktop, and is, to my knowledge, the first one to do so (not including Mac OSX). I am planning on installing this onto my parent's computer, because it is just that easy. I'm even thinking about just carrying a CD around with me and installing it everywhere I go. That might be a little overkill though...

Linspire Five-0 (5.0.59)

Phoronix

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It's time for Mandrake to move over, Linspire is definitely the easiest Linux distribution for beginners to learn. (...) Linspire developers definitely deserve applauding for the fabulous job on ease of use.

Linspire Five-0 touted as 'World's Easiest Desktop Linux'

Amnews.com

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March 16, 2005, was a great day for desktop Linux because Linspire Five-0 made its official debut. Linspire has made great leaps in making Linux an easy, comfortable and economical solution for the average computer user.

Linspire Five-0 is awesome

Amnews.com

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"The World's Easiest Desktop Linux"? Yup! Everything just works! (...) Linspire Five-0, thanks for the fun adventure - YOU ROCK! Linspire crew, my hat's off to you - excellent work!


*Linspire 5.0 - Surprisingly capable Linux desktop OS*
Read the review	I don’t always get excited about what I’m testing. Products can be good but still wind up leaving me flat. That’s especially true of a product I’ve tested a number of times in the past. Incremental upgrades never make my heart skip a beat. Except for this upgrade: Linspire 5.0. Linspire calls their product the world’s easiest desktop Linux. I cannot disagree. Of the different flavors of Linux that I’ve tried in the recent past, Linspire is, hands down, the easiest to install, configure and use. Linspire is becoming a very good, very slick operating system for PCs....Linspire 5-0 is quite capable of handling many of your computing needs. It would be my first choice among the many brands of Linux for non-power users.

*First Look at Linspire 5.0*
Read the review	I was able to witness first hand how Linspire allowed technically challenged PC users to actually become functional... and happy with their new purchase. Linspire has created a product that is so simple to use that even someone who has never used a computer before is able to sit down and learn it with ease. All the while they have no problems with spyware, popups, etc. that are common in legacy operating systems. I was blown away.

*Linux in Government: Linux Desktop Reviews, Part IV - Linspire*
Read the review	Linspire pushes Linux adoption toward critical mass as it reaches users who ordinarily would not use the traditional Linux-UNIX model. In addition, Linspire has reached the majority of the PC manufacturing market. While the major analysts sit at the round table of information technology and argue about Dell or HP picking up one or two percentage points in the PC market, Linspire has gone after the big market. (...) Linspire helps further the relative advantage of Linux. Linspire provides an ease of use that people see as so necessary for adoption. Linspire is willing to license technologies to make it easy for people to use Linux. That might not fit the totally free mentality of open source, but it furthers its adoption.

*Linspire 5.0: 9/10*
Read the review	Here we have an operating system that does just about everything Windows can do (only cheaper), and can be run from the CD without installing. And (here's the best bit), has a massive library of free or relatively inexpensive professional-quality applications already available for it...So full marks to Linspire for getting it just right. I really like the Mac-style interface, and I also like the price.

*Linspire Puts a Friendly Face on Linux*
	For nongeeks wanting to give Linux a try, we strongly recommend the latest version, 5.0, of Linspire , a product formerly known as Lindows . No secret handshakes here. The applications and utilities are all intuitively labeled and the interface is simple and easy to navigate, making the product easy to learn for any refugee from Microsoft's Windows or Apple Computer's Macintosh operating systems. Installation couldn't be easier.The user is only required to respond to a couple of easy-to-understand prompts. The entire process takes about 10 minutes.

*A look at Linspire Five-0*
Read the review	Linspire makes the jump from Windows to Linux easy. (...) Linspire has managed to make the best looking, and user friendly Linux distro I have seen so far.

*Linspire 5.0 Review*
Read the review	I was very impressed already with Linspire 4.5, but 5.0 is a huge improvement in usability, features, speed and productivity over 4.5. If Linspire can improve on this with their next version, all I can say is watch out Longhorn. Is Linspire on par with Windows XP, I would say yes to this and better, it’s more fun (Linux), cheaper ($50 a year for everything, including upgrades), secure (firewall, optional Antivirus, optional SurfSafe) and stable.

*A New Look at Linux*
Read the review	I was dragged against my will into evaluating several supposedly Windows user-friendly Linux distros. I tried Xandros, Mandrake, Knoppix, Linspire, and Debian.... In the end, Linspire emerged as my favorite distro because of its Click-N-Run (CNR) software platform. Aside from CNR being easy enough for even a three-year-old to master, the hands-off maintenance aspect makes CNR a sysadmin’s dream. Linspire may market to consumers, but it’s a terrific TCO prospect for any business productivity system.

*First look at Linspire 5.0*
Read the review	Linspire 5-0 Is just what you have been waiting for - A very fun, fast, stable alternative operating system with extremely good support. With all the improvements Linspire has made to Linux I do not see myself ever going back to Windows. Linspire has everything you need and more in one solid, easy-to-use system. Thank you Linspire for giving me a choice and delivering a truly outstanding product.

*Linspire Launches Five-0 Desktop Linux*
Read the review	Because of its consumer orientation, Linspire has been able to ink deals with Wal-Mart, Best Buy, CompUSA and others to have its Linspire operating system pre-installed on PCs and laptops that these organizations sell to consumers.

*Linux for the rest of us*
Read the review	Bringing Linux to the attention of ordinary consumers and following through with a solid, affordable, easily-accessible productis exactly what Linspire sets out to achieve. And does.

*The Ultimate Linspire 5 Review*
Inspire Programming Read the review	I'm very pleased with how this new version has turned out. I understand that every new version will have its growing pains, I’m more than willing to wait these pains out to see what the future will bring. I seriously believe that Linspire is the closest Linux OS to compete against Windows. The other linux OS’s are just not up to par, in my opinion (for what it’s worth!!!). I believe that anybody who is looking to get away from Microsoft will be happy with Linspire.

*Linspire - A Linux User's Review*
Adam's Corner Read the review	So, Linspire IS ready for the desktop, and is, to my knowledge, the first one to do so (not including Mac OSX). I am planning on installing this onto my parent's computer, because it is just that easy. I'm even thinking about just carrying a CD around with me and installing it everywhere I go. That might be a little overkill though...

*Linspire Five-0 (5.0.59)*
Phoronix Read the review	It's time for Mandrake to move over, Linspire is definitely the easiest Linux distribution for beginners to learn. (...) Linspire developers definitely deserve applauding for the fabulous job on ease of use.

*Linspire Five-0 touted as 'World's Easiest Desktop Linux'*
Amnews.com Read the review	March 16, 2005, was a great day for desktop Linux because Linspire Five-0 made its official debut. Linspire has made great leaps in making Linux an easy, comfortable and economical solution for the average computer user.

*Linspire Five-0 is awesome*
Amnews.com Read the review	"The World's Easiest Desktop Linux"? Yup! Everything just works! (...) Linspire Five-0, thanks for the fun adventure - YOU ROCK! Linspire crew, my hat's off to you - excellent work!