Lindows AKA Lindash Now In Netherlands

No_Style · Feb 17, 2004, 04:14 PM

The operating system Lindows is now available as Lin---s (pronounced: Lin-dash) in those countries where Microsoft has blocked the availability of the desktop Linux distribution. The new name complies with a recent Amsterdam court ruling, the San Diego company says.

The Register

UberLord · Feb 17, 2004, 05:29 PM

Yeah, apparently it sounded too much like Windows.

I can see why the Dutch sided with Microsoft, as Windows is Dutch isn't a generic household word

Malus · Feb 18, 2004, 08:51 PM

Unfortuneately, Lindows still sucks, regardless of its name.

UberLord · Feb 19, 2004, 10:00 AM

All too true

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Feb 17, 2004, 05:29 PM	#2
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Feb 19, 2004, 10:00 AM	#4
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