Main Differences Between Linspire 5.1 and Freespire 1.0
From Freespire
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How Freespire is different from Linspire
Below you will find a list of some of the main differences between Linspire 5.1 and Freespire 1.0. For a more complete list and explanation of some of these items, visit the Freespire Roadmap.
- Free to download and redistribute.
- All code that can be open sourced is, including the CNR client. **
- Two versions available (regular and OSS Edition).
- Use CNR or apt-get to install software from the CNR Warehouse (or other Debian repositories). **
- The CNR Warehouse and the CNR Client will use standard .deb packaging for all free, open source software. **
- No default root login. **
- Disk partitioning added. **
- Web browser and email client will be based on Firefox and Thunderbird, respectively, not Mozilla. **
- New kcontrol module for easily changing the default browser. **
- Available as a VMWare Virtual Appliance. **
- New wallpapers, icons, themes and other branding. **
- Basic developer tools and packages will be included in the OS by default.
- Autorun removed for .exe files, Amorok, CDs, etc. **
- Tutorials will not be installed by default.
- The VirusSafe and SurfSafe icons removed from the system tray. **
- New graphical networking debugging tool included. **
- Misc. changes and bug fixes. **
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How Linspire is different from Freespire
The items designated with two asterisks (**) in the above list will also be made available in the next release of Linspire.
Here are some of the things you'll find in Linspire, but not Freespire:
- Tutorials included by default
- Additional layer of ease of use (turn off multiple desktops, for example, to avoid confusing new users).
- Support
- Better hardware certification and other programs for OEMs
- Additional drivers, DVD support, CNR membership included, etc. (Coming in future version of Linspire.)
