Linspire offers free version of OS

By Dawn Kawamoto
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Linux software seller Linspire is planning to offer a free version of its Linux desktop operating system called Freespire, the company announced on Monday. Users can download the first beta release beginning in August.

Last September, Linspire announced plans to offer a free version of its desktop operating system for a limited time. That release was called Linspire Five-0.

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