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siliconvalley.internet.com: Lindows.com Upgrades OS with 4.0

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“Continuing its efforts to win desktop share away from
Microsoft, Lindows.com Wednesday launched a new version of its
Linux-based operating system which attempts to compete with Windows
on ease-of-use issues and new features.

“LindowsOS 4.0 adds Plug & Play support, ad blocking, spam
blocking and pornography blocking. The company said it also eases
the install process with a sub-10 minute installation program that
installs the operating system and configures all
hardware–including video cards, Ethernet, sound cars and
devices–without the need for intervention from the user.

“Additionally, through the company’s ‘Zero Maintenance’
initiative, Lindows.com said users will be able to install or
update more than 1,000 programs with a single mouse click…”

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