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| DATE | 2004-06-25 |
| FROM | From: "Ruben I Safir - Secretary NYLXS"
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [hangout] Linux Retailer opens in Canada
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SAN DIEGO -- The first Linux retail computer store will have its grand opening
this week giving Linux fans and computer enthusiasts an opportunity to preview
and purchase the latest Linux products. Sub500.com located in Toronto, Canada
will open its doors on Saturday, June 26th featuring Linspire-based laptops
and desktops and the latest Linspire add-on software.
"This is a historical event for the Linux industry and it provides the
computer user a full range of affordable desktop Linux products under one
roof," said Michael Robertson, chief executive officer for Lindows, Inc.
"Customers will receive personal attention from Linux experts at the store to
educate them on the benefits of Linux versus other operating systems and help
them with their Linux purchases."
Businesses, educational institutions and computer enthusiasts can purchase the
latest Linspire desktop ranging in price from $299 to $979cdn and laptop
models available from $1,111 to $1,444cdn. Depending on the user's needs,
Sub500.com offers a wide range of desktops including the BusinessStation,
DesktopSystem and SchoolSystem. Ultralight and deluxe laptop models
pre-installed with Linspire 4.5 are also available.
Linspire add-on software packages start under $50cdn and include Linspire
Plus, which contains hundreds of games, graphics, photo editing and personal
finance applications; Linspire Office, the latest StarOffice suite from Sun
Microsystems complete with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation
software and compatible with Microsoft Office; Linspire VirusSafe, offering
protection from unwanted and hazardous viruses; and Linspire SurfSafe, a web
filtering tool to protect your family from offensive Internet content.
"Choice is important and we've positioned Sub500.com to offer consumers an
excellent combination of hardware, software and service that will result in
high satisfaction without breaking the bank," said Marc Silverman, co-owner of
Sub500.com. "Our aggressive hardware buying power results in substantial
savings to our customers and coupled with a Linux solution creates a new
market for computer buyers: powerful, useful systems at affordable prices."
Sub500.com will also offer its customers a full service center for computer
repairs and upgrades. Computer accessories, including network cards, LCD
monitors, compact flash cards, and memory can also be purchased at the store.
At Sub500.com knowledgeable sales people are available to assist customers
learn about the latest Linux products and the family of Linspire-based
computers. The store is located at 2930 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario,
Canada and can be reached by phone at 416-782-1761 or fax at 416-782-0314.
For more information, please contact Ellie Sanchez of Lindows, Inc.,
+1-858-587-6700, ext. 263, pr-at-lindows.com.
About Linspire
Linspire is an affordable Linux-based operating system, designed specifically
for desktop and laptop computers in homes, schools and businesses. Linspire
uses proprietary CNR technology that allows the installation, updating and
management of hundreds of software programs usually with just one click. The
Linspire operating system is also offered in Spanish www.linspire.com/espanol
and Japanese www.linspire.com/livedoor. Those who are interested in becoming
authorized resellers of Linspire should visit, www.linspire.com/reseller, or
www.linspire.com/builder if interested in selling computers pre-loaded with
Linspire.
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