I have started a review of Freespire 2.0.6 in the Reviews section. I have a lot of images to get uploaded and plan on doing that over the next few days. I had originally planned and started a review of Freespire 1.x but felt that it needed to mature a little first. I really liked the concept and idea behind freespire, but just felt it had some issues in the early versions. After using Freespire 2.x for a few days now, I can say those early problems have been fixed.

I will be going back to the "old style / format" of the reviews, where I document everything from installation to daily use of a new distribution for approximately 1 month. I will update the review as often as I can and I generally use a new page for each update to the article. I always document the basic usage, features that make the distribution unique, and any problems I find, along with general likes and dislikes.

Check it out and look forward to other distributions coming soon.

thanks,

ed

Updated 11-15-2007 - There are now 5 pages to this review, of which 3 pages are installation screenshots. I will have more soon!

I created a new mailing list using mailman because I didn't like the format of the mailing lists we are currently using. Signing up for the mailing list is optional, however, it is a moderated list so sign up and be assured you won't receive any spam messages except for valid members and the information must pertain to Linux. Existing members have already been subscribed, however, you can unsubscribe when you receive the first notification email if you wish.

The address to sign up is here - http://maysville-linux-users-group.org/mailman/listinfo/announcements_maysville-linux-users-group.org

You can also send an email to announcements-requests at maysville-linux-users-group.org to subscribe. Simply place subscribe in the subject line of the email. You can also unsubscribe using the same email address with unsubscribe in the subject line.

To get help, send an email to the same address after subscribing with the word help in the subject line.

If you want to post a message to the mailing list, send an email to announcements at maysville-linux-users-group.org - Note that since this is a moderated list, expect some delay from the time you send the email until the time it is approved by a moderator and posted to the list.

What will the list be used for? Here are some suggestions:

• to request help from other members about a specific subject concerning linux (software, hardware, etc)
• to make announcements to other members about linux conferences, software, hardware, etc
• to receive information about MLUG meetings and other special events
• to receive RHP Studios hardware and software specials that are exclusive to MLUG members
• to receive information about new articles, training programs, and other things happening within the MLUG.