LOS ANGELES, July 10 (Xinhuanet) - Lindows.com, a major Linux operating system software developer based in San Diego, introducedThursday a new Linux OS product that can be run directly from a CD-ROM, without altering or removing other operating systems from thecomputer.

　　Lindows.com said its new product, LindowsCD, is a specialized version of LindowsOS 4.0 designed to run directly from a CD-ROM bysimply inserting the CD and restarting the computer. It offers theeasiest way to experience Linux OS on practically any computer with no installation or set-up required.

　　LindowsCD includes many of the features found in LindowsOS 4.0,a Linux OS developed by Lindows.com, including complete hardware detection, comprehensive Plug and Play support, and multimedia support for MP3, Real Audio, Real Video and Flash.

　　Due to built-in file compression, a single CD is able to contain the LindowsOS operating system as well as a line of software, including a complete Microsoft-compatible office suite, making it possible to open Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel files without additional software, according to Lindows.com.

　　"Computer users don't always have a spare computer to try (Linux) out," said Michael Robertson, chief executive of Lindows.com, in a statement. "When (LindowsCD users) are done, they simplyremove the CD, restart their computer and will find it in its original state."

　　Lindows.com priced its LindowsCD at 29.95 US dollars each. The company said it is also aiming LindowsCD at training laboratories where Linux is needed only part of the time. Enditem