About
Download the Gigastrand Pamphlet	Gigastrand International was founded February 2006 by former Gigabytes Computer Store Owner Josh Tordsen. Josh has always been committed to bringing better hardware and software support for Linux and has a vision for bringing Linux to the average user.
Gigastrand's Committment to the Linux Community	The Linux community is constantly looking for something better.  It is made up of parents, grandparents, teachers, students, you, me, them and us. Computer geeks and average computer users ready and willing to make the switch to the world of safe and secure computing. To accomplish this feat, Gigastrand's vehicles of choice are Linspire, freespire, and LinuxMint.
Gigastrand Computer Systems	Gigastrand systems come pre-loaded with all the software you need like OpenOffice, CD/DVD burning, video and music software, photo editor and album, chat, e-mail, and Internet browser. In addition, Gigastrand makes sure installing software on our systems is easy!
Gigastrand Computer Lifetime Warranty	All Gigastrand desktop computer systems come with a standard Lifetime Warranty - unheard of in the computer industry - that will cover every part in the computer for the entire time you own the system.  We also offer an optional Limited Lifetime Warranty on our laptop systems as well.  We can offer this kind of warranty because each and every computer we build is inspected and tested by hand assuring you of a system that will perform from the very first time you turn it on.
Gigastrand:  a 100% Microsoft-Free Business	Gigastrand is committed to doing business 100% completely free of Microsoft Windows® software. All of the software used in operations, support, and the conduct of business is 100% Linux-based. It is our firm belief that in order to provide workable, true to life solutions for our customers, we must demonstrate a working model of how to use Linux to its full benefit. 100% Microsoft Free is an ideal. It is the ultimate goal of any individual or business wishing to break free from the bonds, insecurities, and expense of Microsoft software.  It is an ideal Gigastrand has achieved Gigastrand International's business model is proof positive that going 100% Microsoft Free is not only possible, but can be fully realized.  While some individuals and businesses will not be able to go 100% Microsoft Free, the effort itself is certainly worthwhile.
Giving Back to the Linux Community	In addition to the various products and services we offer, we also provide many free services to the public and those wanting to make the move to Linux. Services like online, forum and e-mail support; the Linux Ready program; forum user bars and image library; and the Gigastrand file sharing program. When you purchase products and services from Gigastrand you help to support all that Gigastrand does for the Open Source and Linux community.
About Josh "Mr. Gigabytes" Tordsen	Josh Tordsen established Gigabytes Computer Store in September 2000 and realized how lacking the options were for operating system choices. He immediately began looking for alternatives to Windows for his customers. In 2003, he found Lindows (later known as Linspire) and in June 2004 began offering it to his customers. In December 2004, Josh acquired linspirenetwork.com and, backing the endeavour with his own time and money, revamped the entire site and turned it into a popular destination for users of Linspire by offering services like forums, support, backing of the early Freespire project, and custom-built Laptops and PCs. Sales of Linux-based Laptops at LinspireNetwork soon outpaced Gigabytes Computer Store's sales by 4 to 1. Josh realized that LinspireNetwork was too limited in capacity to effectively support a growing Linux market.  So, in February 2006, Josh Tordsen and Patrick Green co-founded Gigastrand International. They also shared a booth at the 2006 Desktop Linux Summit. Today, Josh continues to be an active member in Linux communities as well as supporting many other projects like the Freely project. Lraiser