Ubuntu-based Linspire 9.0 is a Linux distro that costs money -- don't buy it

There are many great things about Linux-based operating systems. Not only are they often lightweight and good for older hardware, but they can be customized too thanks to the various available desktop environments. Unlike Windows, which only has one user interface, Linux distros can have several. Of course, one of the biggest benefits of Linux is that it is free. There are countless great operating systems based on the open source kernel that cost nothing, such as Ubuntu and Fedora. The thing is, Linux-based operating systems don't have to be free. In fact, just because the Linux kernel is open… [Continue Reading]