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Gigastrand
International was
founded February 2006 by former Gigabytes Computer Store Owner Josh
Tordsen and Silver Strand Solutions president Patrick Green. Josh and
Patrick have always been committed to bringing better hardware and
software support for Linux and share a vision for bringing Linux to the
average user - a group they call "The new face of Linux".
Gigastrand's Committment to the "New Face of Linux"
The new face of Linux is computer users looking for something better. It is parents, grandparents, teachers, students, you, me, them and us. 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 and freespire.
The Linspire and freespire Operating Systems
Linspire is a full-featured operating system similar to Microsoft Windows and is designed to save you money
while protecting your computer against crashes, viruses, spyware, hackers, pop up ads, and all the other dangers computer users face today.
Linspire 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, Linspire's Click-aNd-Run (CNR) technology makes installing additional software on Linspire one-click easy!
freespire is similar in function and capability to Linspire and is distributed free of charge with limited support and features to computer users.
Like Linspire, freespire comes 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, Click-aNd-Run (CNR) also works on freespire making installing software easy!
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, Linspire's Click-aNd-Run (CNR) technology makes installing additional software on Linspire one-click 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 Open Source Community
A large part of Making Linux Possible for Everyone is ensuring that Open Source Software (OSS) projects continue to be developed. To enable us to support OSS projects like OpenOffice, freespire, and others Gigastrand has set up an OSS Fund.
Whenever a purchase is made from our online store or from our Agents, you not only get a reliable, high-quality computer, a percentage of the sale is added to the general fund. The fund is reviewed annually and paid to the named beneficiaries at that time.
OSS projects give much to the community and our business exists because of the dedication of OSS developers. It is our way of giving back to those projects that have given all of us so much.
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 and Microsoft Free programs; 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.