Why are Linspire and Freespire making this change?
Simply put – to get farther, faster. As mentioned previously, Linux distributions are simply variations on core Linux packages and technology. The Ubuntu community has done an exceptional job of utilizing the Debian system and creating a solid foundation for desktop Linux, with fast-paced development cycles, significant programming tools, and an active developer community. By basing on Ubuntu, the Linspire and Freespire operating systems gain from the extra work that this strong community is doing, freeing up Linspire’s time and resources to be more additive, rather than redundant. This allows Linspire to spend more time improving and innovating in other unique areas, rather than overlapping the same efforts.
Related Questions
- CNR is a technology developed by Linspire which will be open sourced and contributed to the Freespire project. CNR is different from Debians normal ?apt-get?
- Will Xandros maintain separate Xandros and Linspire/Freespire lines of desktop products?
- How does this acquisition affect existing Linspire and Freespire customers and brands?
