Chapter 8: Using Lindows Click-N-Run

Overview

Truly the star player in the Lindows lineup, Click-N-Run (CNR) is an innovative, easy-to-use way to install programs onto your Lindows machine. Rather than the traditional way of obtaining software by going to the store and buying a software package, CNR gives you access to hundreds of different programs all at one price. CNR is a subscription service where you pay an annual fee for unlimited downloads of any software title in their catalog. The great part about CNR is that once you've downloaded and installed a program, it's yours to use for life, even if your CNR membership expires . CNR goes beyond just installing software, it also helps you manage the software packages on your machine. In this chapter, you'll learn how to:

• Install programs with Click-N-Run

• Search for programs

• Create and edit aisles

• Update Lindows