Freespire is a community-driven Linux distribution that’s based on Ubuntu.
It is derived from Linspire and is composed mostly of free, open source software, while providing users the choice of including proprietary software including multimedia codecs, device drivers and application software.
Freespire 10 includes the following features:
- Customized GNOME 4.2.9 Interface
- Linux kernel 6.2.0-36
- Rhythmbox Music Player
- Video player
- OnlyOffice 7.4
- Geary mail client
- OpenSSH Client and Server Samba
Freespire requires an x86_64 bit processor, 4 GB of RAM and at least a 20 GB hard drive to run a basic productivity environment. For optimal performance, your system needs at least 6 – 8 GB of RAM for users who want to run emulation software such as VMWare or VirtualBox. For users who need to run software like CAD programs, Video or Audio production we recommend you’ll need at least 8 GB or more. You can also install Freespire as standalone or dual boot on Intel based Apple Macintoshes.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | GNOME |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | www.freespire.net |
| Developer: | PC/OpenSystems LLC |
| This article is part of our Big List of Active Linux Distros which is currently under development. |
What's a Linux distribution ("distro")? |
| A distro provides the user with a desktop environment, preloaded applications, and ways to update and maintain the system. Each distro makes different choices, deciding which open source projects to install and provides custom written programs. They can have different philosophies. Some distros are intended for desktop computers, some for servers without a graphical interface, and others for special uses. Because Linux is an open source operating system, combinations of software vary between Linux distros. |
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