[pctech_wannabe]

I hope this question isnt way too vague. I have absolutely no knowledge of Linux but Im curious, what are some opinions on the new Linspire OS? A friend of mine told me its real nice to use and Im thinking about putting it on my kids computer to give it a try. Any input on this? And any info. about it would be greatly appreciated. I now use XP pro.

[tsunam]

Linspire is supossedly the easisest to convert to from windows (so linspire claims). The install is supossed to be painless and its meant to look similar to windows XP. Linspire is a linix distro so you can do a lot with it that you can do with others. Install anything thats linux derived etc.

That's about my extent of knowledge of linspire. Best advice, try it and see how you like it. The kids won't notice the difference :P

[deuce868]

My #1 concern is that Linspire the user runs as root by default which means it is like letting your kids have the administrator password to your computer.

Beyond that, the pay to play software package system is another downfall in my opinion. You can give it a shot, but I am not sure it is best for something for kids to play on.

[pctech_wannabe]

Thanks for the input.

[pctech_wannabe]

I saw the flash demo for linspire. I assume all of the CNR software has to be purchased? Also is other software that you purchase seperately from that compatible with it?

[tsunam]

most software for linux is free (as in coffee at work in the pot :P) Linspire is one of the frew that has software that you can buy. Other noted exceptions are WineX (for the linux gamer who wants to play their favorite windows games).

Not sure offhand but does anyone know if any linux distro uses ICEWM or XPde by default? Since those are windows like WM/DE's. If so it'd be a nice alternative to Linspire.

[pctech_wannabe]

Can you use Windows Office programs on linspire? (officeXP)
I dont really care for the Linux office program,sun something

[tsunam]

you can it just takes effort, you might want to download openoffice (its for basically any os) and see what you think of it in windows before you pass on any and all linux office programs.