Linspire Five-0 Released

KingFishKingFish
edited March 2005 in Science & Tech
Linspire released the latest version of its Linux-based desktop operating system this week.
Built on the Linux kernel 2.6.10, the alternative desktop now includes support for the OpenOffice 1.1.3 office suite and removable media use, as well as improved security and provisions for plug and play.

Version Five-0 includes a built-in VPN; pre-configured firewall; one-step diagnostic reporting; broader video support with X.org 6.8.2; built-in BitTorrent support; new AOL dialer; enhanced firewall; and MailMinder service.

The new OS even improved its laptop support and now fits into 802.11g Wi-Fi profiles, including Intel Centrino compatibility and a new wireless control panel and access point locater. Linspire Five-0 also features AMD power management software.

For the digital home user, version Five-0 sees improvements in Linspire's Lsongs Music Manager and Lphoto Photo Manager, as well as RealPlayer 10. There is also expanded support for popular Internet, office and media file types, such as QuickTime, Windows Media, Flash, Java, Real, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .mp3, .pdf, and .mpg
Source: Internet News
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