SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Lindows.com, Inc., (www.lindows.com) maker of the low-cost, Linux-based operating system LindowsOS, announced today the release of LindowsOS 2.0 (www.lindows.com/signup) available now to Lindows.com Insiders. View screenshots of LindowsOS 2.0 in action by visiting www.lindows.com/lindowsos20
"LindowsOS 2.O is the most significant product announcement we've had to date," said Michael Robertson, chief executive officer of Lindows.com, Inc. "LindowsOS 2.0 is the result of a collaboration of forward-thinking companies and their resources, along with Lindows.com Insiders, and the Linux community, all of which have the common goal of providing choice on the desktop. What this means for customers is that now there is an even easier-to-use, super affordable choice for computer users."
Walmart.com (NYSE:WMT) (www.lindows.com/walmart) customers who've purchased LindowsOS computers, ranging from $199 to $599, will be able to Click-N-Run (www.lindows.com/warehouse) LindowsOS 2.0 at no charge.
The first thing users will notice is the sharp, new, graphical user interface. The set up is not only esthetically pleasing, it's also highly functional. LindowsOS 2.0 offers practicality along with the good looks. With companies such as HP onboard, LindowsOS now has an easy-to-setup support for more than 800 printers from low-cost inkjets to color laser printers. LindowsOS 2.0 also has a scan feature which will find all the printers on a corporate network. Even those on a Microsoft network can use print servers in a standard fashion. Read more about the detailed enhancement of LindowsOS 2.0 at www.lindows.com/mm
LindowsOS 2.0 has gained ground in many areas including: an improved email client and web browser. Users can also take advantage of "tabbed browsing" and other features such as the "pop-up" blocking feature. Desktop controls have seen a host of improvements, including the ability to adjust the monitor resolution.
Other LindowsOS 2.0 enhancements include: Laptop power management and battery controls. Users can configure WIFI (wireless cards) and reap the rewards of improved networking. Users in corporate environments or even at home with multiple computers may use Microsoft Windows file servers. Now it's a point-and-click experience to find, browse and connect to networked drives. Read more about the detailed enhancement of LindowsOS 2.0 at www.lindows.com/mm.
Click-N-Run, the technology used to load software programs onto LindowsOS machines, has been optimized so it performs better over broadband and dial-up connections. Other enhancements include the ability to Click-N-Run multiple programs. This is especially helpful when setting up a new machine as users can quickly install an office suite, such as Sun's (Nasdaq:SUNW) StarOffice, an html editor, MP3 software, games, and so on, all with just a couple clicks of the mouse.
View these exciting features in action at www.lindows.com/lindowsos20
Read more about the detailed enhancement of LindowsOS 2.0 at www.lindows.com/mm.
The general release, LindowsOS 3.0, is expected later this year via download. Eager computer users interested in ordering a CD or downloading LindowsOS immediately can sign up for the Insiders program at www.lindows.com/signup. In addition to being the first to upgrade to the general release when it's available, Insiders also receive access to Lindows.com Click-N-Run Warehouse, a software hub filled with great applications such as Sun's (Nasdaq:SUNW) StarOffice plus more. See the many ways that LindowsOS is being utilized at work and at home, visit www.lindows.com/who.
LindowsOS software is available for download by logging into their builder account. OEMs interested in distributing LindowsOS through our low-cost $500/month licensing program should visit http://www.lindows.com/builders.
Lindows.com is steadfastly making LindowsOS the preferred choice for any desktop. To stay apprised of all of Lindows.com activities visit http://www.lindows.com/mailing
About Lindows.com, Inc.
Lindows.com is a consumer company that brings choice to computer users. Lindows.com, Inc. was started by Michael Robertson, founder and former CEO of MP3.com. LindowsOS is a modern, affordable, easy-to-use operating system that allows users access to hundreds of applications via the Click-N-Run(tm) Warehouse. All applications in the Click-N-Run Warehouse (www.lindows.com/warehouse) are licensed on a per-person or family basis and can be downloaded, installed and run with just one-mouse click. LindowsOS is presently available on LindowsOS Certified Computers (www.lindows.com/walmart) being offered from Lindows.com Builder partners (www.lindows.com/builders). The General Release of LindowsOS, available presently for download and preview to Lindows.com Insiders (www.lindows.com/signup), will be made available later this year for those wishing to install and run LindowsOS on their existing computer hardware. The General Release version will support a wider range of computer hardware and includes unique features such as a "Friendly-Install" alongside an existing Microsoft(r) Windows operating system, a streamlined installation process which requires no computer knowledge, and the ability to run a select set of "bridge" Windows-compatible programs. For more information see www.lindows.com/products.