Linspire Releases Controversial Version 6.0 202
christian.einfeldt writes "Today, Linspire releases version 6.0, its first new GNU/Linux distro in more than two years. With version 6.0, Linspire is betting that its business model of including licenses for proprietary software and formats such as Quicktime, Windows Media Player, Flash, Real, and Microsoft OOXML will win enough market share among mainstream Apple and Microsoft users to offset the backlash from opponents of proprietary software and formats. Version 6.0 also includes the highly controversial Microsoft patent coverage that has incited wide-reaching negative press coverage in the Free Open Source Software press, forums and blogosphere. But from Linspire's perspective, it's all about those new GNU/Linux users. '"Today we continue the Linspire tradition by offering the choice of a better overall experience for users new to desktop Linux,'" said Larry Kettler, President and CEO of Linspire, Inc. "Linspire 6.0 further bridges the gap between open source and commercial software, combining the best from each into a single easy-to-use, familiar and productive operating system."'"
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Re:Wow that is a loaded story. (Score:5, Funny)
RMS's mob of Free Software Advocates are now burning down your house for that slight. Also, you should say "GNU/Linux".
If it has any closed stuff it's crap (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Just what we need. (Score:3, Funny)
Holy shit! I'll bet you're running out of friends!
Do you ask them first?
Re:See this? (Score:3, Funny)
Welcome to Slashdot! Please, let me take your coat...
Re:See this? (Score:5, Funny)
That'll show them! (Score:3, Funny)