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Today we're checking out the successor to Lindows that believe it or not... is still around! Although the original company isn't involved anymore, Linspire is still in active development and gets new releases pushed out every so often. Is it any good? Let's find out!
Lindows Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Wv8bPvBku4k
Linspire: linspirelinux.com
Freespire: freespire.net
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● Chapters:
00:00 - Some backstory...
00:30 - How we got here
04:16 - Installation
09:40 - Initial exploration
10:39 - A realization...
12:14 - Bundled programs
14:56 - The package managers
17:47 - Installing new stuff
20:03 - SuperTux
20:51 - Final Thoughts
#MichaelMJD #Linspire #Linux
Go to https://sponsr.is/bootdev_MichaelMJD and use my code MICHAELMJD to get 25% off your first payment for boot.dev.
Thanks to Boot.dev for sponsoring this video!
Today we're checking out the successor to Lindows that believe it or not... is still around! Although the original company isn't involved anymore, Linspire is still in active development and gets new releases pushed out every so often. Is it any good? Let's find out!
Lindows Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Wv8bPvBku4k
Linspire: linspirelinux.com
Freespire: freespire.net
● Support the channel on Patreon to get early access to these videos!
patreon.com/MichaelMJD
● Gear I use to make these videos: kit.co/mjd
Camera: amzn.to/3ipyKc5
Tripod: amzn.to/3pqxycn
Microphone: amzn.to/35UbkXb
Editing Software (Premiere): amzn.to/39kawfS
Thumbnail Editor (Photoshop): amzn.to/3lVqVN6
● Affiliate Links:
Get a FREE 30-DAY TRIAL of Amazon Prime: amzn.to/2xVmMB3
Get a FREE TRIAL of Audible: amzn.to/44CX7tN
Amazon: amazon.com/?tag=teammjd-20
● Music/Credits:
Background Music:
from the YouTube Audio Library
by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com
Outro Music: Silent Partner - Bet On It
Amazon Affiliate Notice: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. All Amazon links that I provide will use my affiliate code with Amazon.
Some materials in this video are used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, which allows "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, and research.
● Chapters:
00:00 - Some backstory...
00:30 - How we got here
04:16 - Installation
09:40 - Initial exploration
10:39 - A realization...
12:14 - Bundled programs
14:56 - The package managers
17:47 - Installing new stuff
20:03 - SuperTux
20:51 - Final Thoughts
#MichaelMJD #Linspire #Linux
