Microsoft collaborates with Lindows... err Linspire
Linspire is a Linux distribution designed for Windows users looking to switch to an open source operating system. It comes pre-loaded with software to make the user experience as close to Windows as possible. In fact, Linspire used to bear the name Lindows until the big M filed a little trademark lawsuit.So while Linspire isn't the first Linux company to sign a deal with Microsoft, it's kind of funny to see the two companies working together now.
Microsoft and Linspire plan to work together on the following items:
- Linspire, Novell, Microsoft and other companies are working on improved document compatibility so that OpenOffice and Microsoft Office play nicely together.
- Linspire will license the RT audio codec from Microsoft to allow voice communication between MSN Messenger and Pidgin.
- Linspire will include Windows Media 10 codecs.
- Linspire will license Microsoft TrueType fonts.
