MSfreePC opens a contribution route for microsoft settlement dollars to fuel Linux technology: anti-trust settlement dollars to go to Linux companies.MSfreePC (www.MSfreePC.com), a web service designed to help Microsoft customers (Nasdaq:MSFT MSFT Microsoft (stock symbol) MSFT Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore (Italy) MSFT Multi-Stage Fitness Test MSFT Master of Science in Family Therapy MSFT Macalester Students for Fair Trade ) process their settlement claims will now funnel a percentage of each claim to popular Linux products. MSfreePC will, for a limited time, pay 10% of each claim processed on the MSfreePC.com site to a host of open source projects. Consumers can select the organization they would like to see benefit from the donation by using MSfreePC's "Instant Settlement Wizard," the quick four-minute claims tool. Claimants can choose to donate to Mozilla, an open source Internet browser See Web browser. project or OpenOffice.org, an office suite that offers word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and and other productivity applications. Also on the list to receive contributions are the GNOME gnome (nōm), in folklore, tiny subterranean creature associated with mines and quarries. Usually represented as misshapen, frequently as hunchbacked, gnomes are said to be guardians of hidden treasures. project, KDE (K Desktop Environment) A GUI-based user interface primarily for Unix and Linux machines, but also available for Windows and Mac. The source code is freely distributed and is maintained by developers around the world. , and Debian. "The anti-trust settlement should encourage healthy innovation," said Michael Robertson
Michael Robertson (born 1967) is the founder and former CEO of MP3.com. He started Lindows.com, Inc. , chief executive officer of Lindows.com Inc. "Despite Microsoft issuing MSfreePC.com a take down notice (www.lindows.com/takedown), we will stand by consumers and give back to the technology initiatives who've helped create and are advancing the state of Linux today." The goal of MSfreePC (www.MSfreePC.com) is to make the arduous paper-heavy settlement process easy and completely web-based, giving consumers a quick and easy way to gain their portion of the $1.1 billion dollar settlement. Receipts of past purchases are not required on MSfreePC.com, so anyone who is eligible can participate and immediately take their portion of the settlement dollars owed to them. Immediately, after using the "Instant Settlement Wizard," claimants can receive their software and possibly a free computer. The free PC offer will expire after November 16, 2003. MSfreePC will be available for a limited time due to the deadlines related to the settlement process. Read the complete eligibility details at www.MSfreePC.com. MSfreePC is operated by Lindows.com Inc. Lindows.com was founded in 2001 by Michael Robertson, former CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Founder of MP3.com, with the mission of providing "The Affordable Choice." Lindows.com is best known for LindowsOS, the leading Linux operating system for use on desktop and notebook computers. |
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