| New Linux-based OS to run Linux AND Windows software |
Oct. 23, 2001
San Diego, CA -- (press release excerpt) -- Lindows.com is gearing up to deliver LindowsOS Preview Release, a modern and affordable operating system for Pentium based computers. Because of its unique ability to run Linux software titles as well as many popular Windows software titles, computer owners and organizations of all sizes will soon have an option for their new computers. LindowsOS is also ideal for computer users seeking to upgrade to a stable, full featured, operating system.
For under $100, users can purchase a copy of LindowsOS to run their PC. The simplified interface makes installation a straightforward, four-step process suitable for the novice or the MIS manager supervising a number of computers. LindowsOS also allows users the convenience of running LindowsOS on one or more systems, for personal use, without the hassle of serial code registrations. Users will receive the full version upon purchase, without having to call-in their registration numbers.
Once installed, LindowsOS offers a full-powered graphical desktop experience familiar to any computer user, but with advanced underlying architecture to ensure greater reliability.
PCs running LindowsOS have the unique ability to run Linux and Windows software. No additional software is required for owners of LindowsOS to run popular Windows® or Linux programs.
To install Windows software, users insert CDs or download the software and run the accompanying installer program with no modifications required. Once installed, a simple click on a desktop icon or selection from a menu launches the program in the customary fashion. All menus, dialog boxes and features operate in an expected manner and at a comparable speed. For the first time, those contemplating an operating system change will be able to keep their investment in their existing software, thereby overcoming the largest impediment to deploying a new operating system. Because LindowsOS is built around a Linux core, it runs Linux software natively, giving consumers the best of both worlds.
"Our goal at Lindows.com is to give the consumer a choice when it comes to their computer," said Michael Robertson, CEO of Lindows.com. "For too long there's been little competition in the operating system arena and consumers have paid the price with buggy and expensive software. LindowsOS, with its ability to run many popular Windows software programs and Linux programs, gives computer owners a migration path to a new operating system which promises to be full featured and consumer friendly."
LindowsOS is designed to operate seamlessly in a diverse computing environment. By interoperating with existing printers, file servers, mail servers and other Internet resources, LindowsOS machines will fill the need for cost effective and stable computers, even in established organizations.
Lindows.com is distributing a Preview Release of our upcoming LindowsOS to alert computer users that a new choice is on the horizon and to accelerate valuable feedback from the computing community to help us build a better product.
"LindowsOS is a huge effort and consumer input will play a critical role in our direction and success," said Robertson. "Our hope is that interested parties will evaluate our Preview Release, send me and the rest of the company their specific feedback, and consider our upcoming releases in their own technology plans. With the Preview Release, the user will have access to users feedback forums, databases and other customer feedback vehicles."
LindowsOS Preview Release will be available for purchase or digital download from the Lindows.com web site. It will run on computer systems with a Pentium Processor or AMD Processor, 64 MB RAM and 1GB of disk space.
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