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Description

Freespire is the free and open-source version of the commercial Linspire operating system, sharing many software packages with it but excluding those that require a license for redistribution. Users are allowed to redistribute Freespire freely without restrictions. To run a basic productivity environment, Freespire needs a processor that is x86_64 bit, a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, and at least 20 GB of hard drive space. For enhanced performance, especially for those intending to use emulation tools like VMWare or VirtualBox, it is advisable to have 6 to 8 GB of RAM. Additionally, for demanding applications such as CAD software or video and audio production, a RAM capacity of 8 GB or more is recommended. Freespire can also be installed either as a standalone system or alongside another operating system on Intel-based Apple Mac computers, providing flexibility for users who wish to explore different computing environments.

Description

NomadBSD is a persistent live operating system designed for USB flash drives and is built upon FreeBSD®. It features automatic hardware detection and setup, making it ready for immediate use as a desktop system, while also serving purposes such as data recovery, education, or testing hardware compatibility with FreeBSD®. The images suitable for both 64-bit and 32-bit machines can be stored on a 5GB USB flash drive, and a system equipped with a 1.2GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM should handle NomadBSD adequately. Users can boot the system via either BIOS or UEFI interfaces. Recently, a new versioning scheme has been introduced, formatted as FFfX-YYYYMMDD, where FF indicates the major two-digit version of FreeBSD, 'f' represents the minor version, and 'X' denotes the status as ALPHA (A), BETA (B), RC, or RELEASE (R), followed by the date. This updated versioning allows for the distribution of images featuring various FreeBSD versions, enhancing the flexibility and usability of the system. Additionally, this approach ensures that users can select the specific version that best meets their needs.

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Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

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Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

PC/OpenSystems LLC

Founded

2001

Website

www.freespire.net

Vendor Details

Company Name

NomadBSD

Website

www.nomadbsd.org

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