Subj : Linspire 5.0
To   : CHARLES ANGELICH
From : TOM WALKER
Date : Sat Sep 17 2005 03:04 pm

CA>I can't say from hands on experience but the methods used to
CA>auto-install software varies from distribution to distribution
CA>and it appears that Linspire did not include a way to use other
CA>distributions software which is understandable since Linspire
CA>is a commercial entity attempting to generate monies to pay
CA>their people with. :-)

CA>For $19 a year I would think having a high level of confidence
CA>that the install would function properly is worthwhile.
CA>Linspire is aimed at novice Linux users who need all the help
CA>they can get.

 I agree. Mostly as it is a Foot i nthe Door to being soem positive
 press to LINUX. IT Linspire realkly flys, Although sinde Robertson
 jumped off the wagon I don't know it it will, IT wil be GOOD for the
 Computer wrold as it will be a crack in the Wal MS has built arrounbd
 themselves. I am sure there are lots of peopel that woudl "Jump Ship"
 if there was a "Realistic" alterniative to Microsoft.
Adn before one of hte LIunx Fans jumps in Even Linspire is NOT a
"Realistic Alterniative" as yet. And it's failure to work with my
"Best Data" Hardware Internal Modeem is one example.
BUT it is a start and has possabilities.
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