Lindows becomes 'Lin---s' in Europe

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Lindows Changes Name in Europe (PC
World)

Lindows Changes Name in Europe (PC
World) 02/18/2004 05:42 AM
PC World - Court ruling prompts Linux vendor to become 'Lin---s' in some markets.

Shortened Lindows returns to Europe

Shortened Lindows returns to Europe 02/17/2004 03:51 PM
ZDNet Feb 17 2004 8:08PM GMT

Microsoft-Lindows battle expands in
Europe

Microsoft-Lindows battle expands in
Europe 12/08/2003 09:29 PM
CNET Dec 8 2003 8:46PM ET

Dell PCs running Lindows to be sold in
Europe

Dell PCs running Lindows to be sold in
Europe 07/06/2004 01:41 PM
PC Magazine UK Jul 6 2004 5:02PM GMT

Lindows Ordered To Stop Using Lindows
Name

Lindows Ordered To Stop Using Lindows
Name 12/12/2003 10:29 AM
TheSpoom writes "InfoWorld reports that Lindows, a distribution of Linux and other software designed to emulate Windows, has been ordered to drop their name ...

No More "Lindows" Outside U.S.

No More "Lindows" Outside U.S. 04/09/2004 04:00 PM

What Is Lindows, Anyway?

What Is Lindows, Anyway? 03/20/2003 01:05 PM
Lindows is a Linux-based operating system that promises to make using Linux as easy as Windows. Indeed, its name suggests a combination of Linux and Windows -- but what exactly is this distribution that has found its way onto Wal-Mart shelves? Is it the next big thing or just good marketing?

Can't Use The Name Lindows? How About
Lin---s?

Can't Use The Name Lindows? How About
Lin---s? 02/17/2004 03:41 PM
Michael Robertson is not known for backing down when challenged. In fact, his specialty seems to be taking controversy and turning it to his advantage for the publicity. Thus, it should be no surprise to hear that when told he can no longer use the Lindows name in certain European countries, he'd change the offering name to Lin---s instead (pronounced LinDash). No matter how much of a cheap publicity stunt it is, you have to admit that the hangman graphic on the Lin---s.com site (yes, they got the domain) showing all the crossed off letters not needed to fill in the missing letters is somewhat amusing.

Lindows to Change Name

Lindows to Change Name 04/09/2004 04:05 PM

Lindows.com - Michael's Minutes: Name Change: Lindows is changing their name because they're sick of getting sued. This is the right way to go. Far be it for me to defend Redmond, but the name was an obvious attempt to capitalize on Microsoft's market recognition. Besides, if your product is good enough, it should stand on its own. This gives them time and capital to fight other battles.

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Lindows throws in the tow - l

Lindows throws in the tow - l 04/14/2004 10:31 AM
Changes name to end MS legal action...

Court Allows Lindows to Keep Its Name

Court Allows Lindows to Keep Its Name 05/27/2004 06:26 PM

Lindows now Lindash

Lindows now Lindash 02/17/2004 11:53 AM
No me--ing about

Free Lindows ISO

Free Lindows ISO 02/10/2004 02:54 AM
NVU or KDE Developers are offering free lindows download. It's the Lindows 4.5 Developers Edition, regularly $50. Click on the links above and It tells you where to download the files from the lindows website. The size of the file is about 600 mb in .iso format, follow the directs from the links below http://www.nvu.com/landing_page.html

Lindows can use its trademark (for now)

Lindows can use its trademark (for now) 02/11/2004 09:36 AM
But Microsoft won't give up

OpenIPO and Lindows

OpenIPO and Lindows 04/26/2004 11:53 AM

Lindows Changes Name in Several
Countries

Lindows Changes Name in Several
Countries 02/18/2004 04:02 PM
Lindows has taken a novel approach around European court decisions requiring the company to stop using its Microsoft trademark violating names: change the company and products' names in those countries.

Lindows preps $57m IPO

Lindows preps $57m IPO 04/22/2004 05:27 PM
Hurdles to growth

Lindows becomes Lindash

Lindows becomes Lindash 02/17/2004 03:52 PM

Lindows changes OS name to Linspire

Lindows changes OS name to Linspire 04/14/2004 07:39 AM
Embattled Linux-based software vendor Lindows.com Inc. formally changed the name of its desktop operating system from LindowsOS to "Linspire" on Wednesday, after a two-year trademark dispute with Microsoft Corp.

Lindows Becomes Linspire

Lindows Becomes Linspire 04/14/2004 11:51 AM
Following Microsoft's round-the-world attempts (and some success es) to ban the name Lindows - combined with the unsuccessful attempt at using the Lin---s< /a> name instead, it appears that Lindows has settl ed on Linspire as their new name. Of course, in the end, they'll probably privately thank Microsoft for giving them so much publicity to get their name out there. Yet another case where trying to shut something down probably gave it a lot more attention.

Looking for Lindows? Try Linspire
instead

Looking for Lindows? Try Linspire
instead 04/14/2004 10:36 AM
Following European court rulings in its trademark battle with Microsoft, the software maker renames its open-source operating system.

Looking for Lindows? Try Linspire

Looking for Lindows? Try Linspire 04/14/2004 01:02 PM

Lindows Backs Out of IPO

Lindows Backs Out of IPO 08/18/2004 08:50 PM
Fresh out of its $20 million settlement with Microsoft, the company says it "won't be forced into a cut-rate IPO by a fickle stock market." Instead, it plans to wait until conditions improve.

Lindows Changes Name to 'Linspire'

Lindows Changes Name to 'Linspire' 04/14/2004 01:13 PM

Lindows postpones IPO

Lindows postpones IPO 08/18/2004 05:01 PM
SiliconValley.com Aug 18 2004 8:45PM GMT

Lindows sub-notebook

Lindows sub-notebook 02/21/2003 01:09 AM
Wow. I'm very impressed. The just-announced Lindows sub-notebook looks quite impressive and the price is right. I smell a review coming for Linux Magazine......

Lindows changes name to Linspire

Lindows changes name to Linspire 04/15/2004 01:10 PM

Microsoft 'settles' with Lindows

Microsoft 'settles' with Lindows 07/20/2004 02:40 AM
Silicon.com Jul 20 2004 6:18AM GMT

Microsoft buys Lindows (name)

Microsoft buys Lindows (name) 07/19/2004 09:37 PM
To avoid the possibility of having their Windows trademark invalidated, Microsoft decides to buy the Lindows name for US$20 million.

Lindows Bundles Up With Rivals

Lindows Bundles Up With Rivals 06/11/2004 04:01 PM
Ever have a hard time making decisions?“In a strange business twist, Lindows is now offering a CD bundle of its own Linspire and its rivals Fedora and Mandrake. A Lindows spokeswoman said the distributions were selected for “their product completeness and commercial familiarity.”Read more…

Buy Lindows, Get Fedora and Mandrake
Too?

Buy Lindows, Get Fedora and Mandrake
Too? 06/13/2004 04:30 PM

Dump Lindows name or we'll take all your
money, says MS

Dump Lindows name or we'll take all your
money, says MS 12/12/2003 08:08 AM
Another day, another injunction for Robertson...

Lindows.com ordered to drop name

Lindows.com ordered to drop name 12/12/2003 07:55 AM
Computer Weekly Dec 12 2003 7:26AM ET

Microsoft to Pay Lindows $20 Million

Microsoft to Pay Lindows $20 Million 07/20/2004 02:49 AM
Los Angeles Times Jul 20 2004 7:14AM GMT

Lindows can keep its name, court rules

Lindows can keep its name, court rules 05/28/2004 10:47 PM
Sunday Times South Africa May 29 2004 2:47AM GMT

Dell PCs running Lindows

Dell PCs running Lindows 07/06/2004 08:20 PM
Techzonez Jul 7 2004 0:39AM GMT

Lindows Chooses New Name for OS
(TechWeb)

Lindows Chooses New Name for OS
(TechWeb) 04/15/2004 03:44 AM
TechWeb - Will keep company name, but hopes product name change will cool down Microsoft.

Lindows wins some in the Netherlands

Lindows wins some in the Netherlands 05/28/2004 09:26 AM
Minor victory

Microsoft Now Owns Lindows

Microsoft Now Owns Lindows 07/19/2004 01:16 PM
Well after a lengthy an often childis h (on both sides) battle over the name Lindows, Microsoft has finally realized that every time they try to beat Michael Robertson in court, they're just giving him more free publicity. This is, of course, exactly what he wanted. So, to just settle the damn thing once and for all, Microsoft has bought out the Lindows name for $20 million. Of course, this works out great for Lindows... er... Linspire, as well. They basically get a $20 million investment with no dilution or strings attached -- plus a bit more publicity due to this deal.
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