Linpus Linux
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 Linpus Linux in simple mode | |
| Developer | Linpus Technologies |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux(Unix-like) |
| Source model | Mix ofopen sourceandclosed source |
| Kerneltype | Monolithic(Linux kernel) |
| License | MixedGNU GPLwith Shareware,Nagware |
| Official website | www |
Linpus Linuxis aFedora Linux-basedoperating systemcreated by theTaiwanesefirm Linpus Technologies Inc.[1]Linpus was designed specifically to fully support the Asian market, with fullUnicodesupport for the Chinese and Japanese languages. A special version, Linpus Lite, was written to run on devices with lower-cost hardware such asnetbooks.It has both an icon and tab-based "Simple mode", designed for new users; and, a conventional style "PC mode" for those wanting a moreMicrosoft Windows–like interface. It is targeted at handheld devices with smaller screens, and supports resolutions as low asVGA(640 × 480).[2]
TheAcerAspire Oneand Norhtec Gecko[3]netbookscome with Linpus Lite Linux pre-installed, there is also a version of theAcer Revo3610 and 3700 with Linpus Linux pre-installed.
A version for normal desktop computers and servers is also available, as well as a Multimedia version called Linpus Media Center. The Media Center version offers an "Upgrade pack" to purchasepatentlicenses fromMPEG-LAforDVD,MP3,WMVand a few othercodecs.
Nagware
[edit]The Linpus system contains not only thefree and open sourceoperating system, but also Acer-specific "shareware"– users classify this as"nagware,"because it asks you to register on Acer's website and purchase a full version.[citation needed]The fact that the Acer distribution contains this software prevents the system from being considered a fullyfree,open operating system.
References
[edit]- ^Linpus Distrowatch article
- ^Screenshots of Linpus Lite's "easy mode" and "desktop mode"Archived2008-07-11 at theWayback Machine
- ^"Low-cost laptop runs Linpus Linux".Archived fromthe originalon 2012-06-30.
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