(TheForceField.net ) December 4, 2007 — Linspire, Inc., makers of a popular desktop Linux distro for consumers, launched a web-based version of its CNR program delivery service in beta today. The CNR service, designed to give Linux users one-click access to thousands of software applications directly to their desktop, was controlled by a program installed on the user's PC, but is now web-based, utilizing only a small client to install and update applications.
The web site offers several enhancements to the CNR service and new features, such as Open Source APIs and Open Standardized Packaging. The service supports mutliple desktop Linux distros including Linspire 6.0, Freespire 2.0 and Ubuntu.
"Previous versions of CNR were proprietary and closed sourced," Larry Kettler, President and CEO, Linspire, Inc.wrote in the December issue of The Linspire Letter. "The new CNR Client is open sourced and utilizes open and publicized APIs to communicate with CNR.com. This means anyone can now experiment with new and exciting ways of utilizing the CNR service, and even create their own customized Clients" Kettler said.
According to Kettler, CNR.com will remain a free service. Existing CNR users can update their CNR client at http://www.cnr.com/supportPages/aboutClientInstall.seam . The new site is located at www.CNR.com
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