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Linspire is a commercial Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux, then later Ubuntu. The Linspire operating system was meant to be an affordable, easy-to-use Linux-based operating system distributed primarily pre-installed on PCs for home, school, and business users. Linspire pioneered the CNR Technology, which allows desktop Linux users access to thousands of software programs, packages and libraries, each of which can be downloaded and installed quickly.

Scalix has created the industry's most powerful email and calendaring platform on Linux. Scalix offers rich functionality on a highly reliable and scalable platform that significantly reduces cost of ownership. Based on an open systems architecture, Scalix's next-generation messaging platform is based on a proven technology foundation, HP OpenMail, which Scalix licensed from Hewlett-Packard. Scalix's veteran team has helped pioneer the world's best messaging systems at IBM, Lotus, Microsoft, cc:Mail, and Hewlett-Packard. The privately held company is backed by Mayfield, New Enterprise Associates and Mohr Davidow Ventures and is headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., with offices in New York, Chicago, United Kingdom and Germany.