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Lindows goes back to school

Margaret Kane CNET News.com

Published: 15 Jan 2003 14:56 GMT

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Software maker Lindows has launched a licensing programme that will allow educational institutions to install its namesake operating system on an unlimited number of computers for $500 per year.

The San Diego company only recently began selling the software as an independent product. Until recently, the Linux-based operating system was available bundled with low-cost computers from Wal-Mart and other shops.

Unlike Linux itself, which requires a certain level of technical mastery, the Lindows software is intended to let the average PC user easily install and run a variety of open-source applications.

The education package comes with the operating system, Web browsing, email and other basic applications, Lindows said.

The education market is expected to grow to $9.5bn by 2005, according to research firm IDC. Many companies offer free or discounted software to educational users, in an effort to build loyalty. The market, once dominated by Apple, has gotten more competitive, with Dell and Microsoft making strong showings.

Schools in California could get even more Microsoft products under the terms of an agreement the software company recently reached to settle a class-action lawsuit.


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