Lindows preview.

[Tommy Moore]

Not really sure.
Read it in an issue of Debian Weekly News.
Try www.plex86.org for starters.

Tommy


On Tue, 27 Nov 2001, Dawes, Stephen wrote:

> Tommy,
> 
> What is the URL for the plex86 project?
> Steve Dawes
> PH:  (403) 268-5527. 
> Mailto:  sdawes at gov.calgary.ab.ca 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tommy Moore [mailto:tmoore at cmrc.org]
> Sent: 2001 November 26 7:32 PM
> To: speakup at braille.uwo.ca
> Subject: Re: Lindows preview.
> 
> 
> Also lately have heard of another x86 emulator like vmware called plex86
> 
> which some may wish to check out.
> Don't know if it requires x though to operate.
> 
> Tommy
> 
> 
> On Mon, 26 Nov 2001, Guy Schlosser wrote:
> 
> > I wonder how well this is gonna work with accessibility software.
> Whether 
> > it be a release of Jaws for Windows, Window-eyes or perhaps Speakup.
> If it 
> > works well with speech, this could be pretty darn cool.  I'm running
> Linux 
> > right now, but it would be nice to not have to reboot to switch
> between the 
> > OS's (Linux and Windows XP.)  Keep the posts on Lindows comming. :)
> > 
> > 
> > Guy
> > 
> > At 11:34 PM 11/25/2001 -0500, you wrote:
> > >Hi, I think everyone may be interested in this new os which will help
> out
> > >programmers and businesses alike.
> > >See below.
> > >
> > >
> > >MICHAEL ROBERTSON, CEO OF LINDOWS.COM, TO OFFER A PC OPERATING SYSTEM
> TO RUN
> > >BOTH LINUX® AND WINDOWS® SOFTWARE
> > >
> > >LindowsOST Preview Release In 4th Quarter To Give Consumers New
> Choice
> > >
> > >SAN DIEGO -- October 23, 2001--
> > >Lindows.com,
> > >a company committed to bringing choice to computers, is gearing up to
> > >deliver LindowsOS Preview Release, a modern and affordable operating
> system
> > >for Pentium
> > >based computers. Because of its unique ability to run Linux® software
> titles
> > >as well as many popular Windows® (Nasdaq "MSFT") software titles,
> computer
> > >owners and organizations of all sizes will soon have an option for
> their new
> > >computers. LindowsOS is also ideal for computer users seeking to
> upgrade to
> > >a stable, full featured, operating system.
> > >
> > >For under $100, users can purchase a copy of LindowsOS to run their
> PC. The
> > >simplified interface makes installation a straightforward, four-step
> process
> > >suitable for the novice or the MIS manager supervising a number of
> > >computers. LindowsOS also allows users the convenience of running
> LindowsOS
> > >on one or
> > >more systems, for personal use, without the hassle of serial code
> > >registrations. Users will receive the full version upon purchase,
> without
> > >having to call-in
> > >their registration numbers.
> > >
> > >Once installed, LindowsOS offers a full-powered graphical desktop
> experience
> > >familiar to any computer user, but with advanced underlying
> architecture to
> > >ensure greater reliability.
> > >
> > >PCs running LindowsOS have the unique ability to run Linux® and
> Windows®
> > >software. No additional software is required for owners of LindowsOS
> to run
> > >popular
> > >Windows® or Linux® programs.
> > >
> > >To install Windows® software, users insert CDs or download the
> software and
> > >run the accompanying installer program with no modifications
> required. Once
> > >installed, a simple click on a desktop icon or selection from a menu
> > >launches the program in the customary fashion. All menus, dialog
> boxes and
> > >features
> > >operate in an expected manner and at a comparable speed. For the
> first time,
> > >those contemplating an operating system change will be able to keep
> their
> > >investment in their existing software, thereby overcoming the largest
> > >impediment to deploying a new operating system. Because LindowsOS is
> built
> > >around
> > >a Linux® core, it runs Linux® software natively, giving consumers the
> best
> > >of both worlds.
> > >
> > >"Our goal at Lindows.com is to give the consumer a choice when it
> comes to
> > >their computer," said Robertson. "For too long there's been little
> > >competition
> > >in the operating system arena and consumers have paid the price with
> buggy
> > >and expensive software. LindowsOS, with its ability to run many
> popular
> > >Windows®
> > >software programs and Linux® programs, gives computer owners a
> migration
> > >path to a new operating system which promises to be full featured and
> > >consumer
> > >friendly."
> > >
> > >LindowsOS is designed to operate seamlessly in a diverse computing
> > >environment. By interoperating with existing printers, file servers,
> mail
> > >servers and
> > >other Internet resources, LindowsOS machines will fill the need for
> cost
> > >effective and stable computers, even in established organizations.
> > >
> > >Lindows.com
> > >is distributing a Preview Release of our upcoming LindowsOS to alert
> > >computer users that a new choice is on the horizon and to accelerate
> > >valuable feedback
> > >from the computing community to help us build a better product.
> > >
> > >"LindowsOS is a huge effort and consumer input will play a critical
> role in
> > >our direction and success," said Robertson. "Our hope is that
> interested
> > >parties
> > >will evaluate our Preview Release, send me and the rest of the
> company their
> > >specific feedback, and consider our upcoming releases in their own
> > >technology
> > >plans. With the Preview Release, the user will have access to users
> feedback
> > >forums, databases and other customer feedback vehicles."
> > >
> > >LindowsOS Preview Release will be available for purchase or digital
> download
> > >from the
> > >Lindows.com
> > >web site. It will run on computer systems with a Pentium Processor or
> AMD
> > >Processor, 64 MB RAM and 1GB of disk space. Inquiries concerning OEM
> or site
> > >licenses
> > >should be sent to
> > >licenses at lindows.com.
> > >Michael Robertson can be reached at
> > >MichaelR at lindows.com.
> > >
> > >To respond to this press release or send feedback to
> > >Lindows.com,
> > >contact
> > >feedback at lindows.com.
> > >To receive Lindows.com press releases via email, or to unsubscribe
> from this
> > >service, contact
> > >pr at lindows.com.
> > >
> > >About Lindows.com, Inc.
> > >
> > >Lindows.com is a consumer company that brings choice to computer
> users.
> > >Lindows.com, Inc. uses the latest technology to create affordable,
> > >intuitive, user-friendly
> > >products. Lindows.com, Inc. was started by Michael Robertson, founder
> and
> > >former CEO of MP3.com. At the core of Lindows.com is a new operating
> system
> > >called
> > >LindowsOST, a modern, affordable, easy-to-use operating system with
> the
> > >ability to run both Windows® and Linux® software.
> > >
> > >About Michael Robertson
> > >
> > >On the frontlines of music aggregation and distribution, Robertson
> founded
> > >MP3.com, Inc., the Internet's premier Music Service Provider (MSP) in
> March
> > >1998.
> > >MP3.com revolutionized both the way new artists distribute their
> music as
> > >well as the way music lovers acquire and enjoy music. Robertson and
> the rest
> > >of the MP3.com team built a unique and robust technology
> infrastructure that
> > >facilitated the storage, management, promotion and delivery of
> digital
> > >music.
> > >MP3.com hosts the largest collection of digital music available on
> the
> > >Internet with more than 1 million songs and audio files posted from
> over a
> > >hundred
> > >thousand digital artists and record labels with millions of music
> fans.
> > >Robertson stepped down as CEO of MP3.com to start Lindows.com.
> Robertson
> > >continues
> > >to serve in an advisory capacity to Vivendi Universal. MP3.com, Inc.
> is a
> > >wholly owned subsidiary of Vivendi Universal, S. A.
> > >Still have questions?  Read the Lindows.com
> > >Frequently Asked Questions.
> > >
> > >
> > >
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