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NewsForge: My Workstation OS: Linspire 4.5

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 14, 2005

“Built on a Debian Linux core, Linspire is designed for
simplicity of use, and it delivers this in spades. Linspire
eliminates the need for me to be technically proficient in the
nuances of Linux to successfully operate and enjoy the OS. This
includes loading software, staying updated, and never seeing a
command-line interface. It makes it very easy to just get on with
what I have to do and not worry about the technicalities of using a
Linux-based system.

“Installing Linspire is a often a pleasant surprise for seasoned
Linux users, as the operating system’s hardware detection routines
are really top-notch. Many of the common trouble spots for Linux,
such as printers, USB keychain drives, and DVD writers, are
recognized and installed automatically; no need to hunt for obscure
libraries and drivers…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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