Linspire, Inc., developer of the Linspire commercial and Freespire community desktop Linux operating systems and developer of CNR, a one-click digital software delivery service for desktop Linux software, and Virtual Bridges, Inc., developers of the award-winning Win4Lin Pro virtualization software aimed at consumer, SMB and enterprise customers migrating from Windows to Linux, Solaris, BSD and SCO Unix, today announced the immediate availability of Win4Lin Pro Desktop for Linspire and Freespire users. Available for download and installation with one-click through CNR technology, Win4Lin Pro Desktop is the latest version of the popular Win4Lin product line that has set the standard for running Windows on Linux.
"We value our long-standing relationship with one of the pioneers in the virtualization software space," said Randy Linnell, Vice President of Business Development of Linspire. "Offering the latest version of Win4Lin to our CNR users at an incredible value drives continued Linux adoption by providing Windows users the benefits of Linux, while providing them access to specific Windows programs they still rely on."
"The latest release of Win4Lin Pro Desktop is the perfect complement to the Linspire or Freespire user as it offers a seamless way to bring Windows application equivalency to their individual Linux desktop experience," said Jim Curtin, president and CEO of Virtual Bridges. " By allowing users to run their catalog of Windows productivity applications, they can meet the requirements of their day-to day computer use, while experiencing the benefits of Linux."
Win4Lin Pro Desktop allows Linux users to run Windows applications from the security of the Linux desktop.
Win4Lin Pro Desktop features include: * Runs Windows 2000/XP Applications and Desktop on Linux Desktop at near-native speed * Ability to display either full desktop mode or "floating" application mode * Windows malware resistance through "renewable" Windows architecture * Allows re-use of your existing Windows license for both cost-savings and broad application compatibility * Full integration between the Linux Desktop and Windows file systems for user documents and settings Availability
Win4Lin Pro Desktop is available immediately to Linspire and Freespire users for an introductory price of $29.99. Linspire and Freespire users can download and buy Win4Lin Desktop via CNR at http://www.linspire.com/win4linprodesktop.