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Tapping the Energy that Seeks Change

When I started MP3.com four years ago, I knew I was building something that would pave the future of music delivery. I knew this because I listened to consumers and not the 'experts.' The same creative minds that sought change in music delivery are seeking change now on the desktop.

Brilliant minds have been hard at work creating hundreds of cool Linux applications, available free or just pennies on the dollar. In their honor, Lindows.com is announcing the Clicky Awards — recognizing 18 different programs with more than $50,000 in prize money for developers that have done the most to further high-quality consumer software on Linux.

Categories: Audio and MP3, Business and Finance, Games, Home and Education, Internet, Multimedia and Design. First place wins $5,000, second place $3,000, third place $1,000. Nominate your favorites at lindows.com/nominations.

Michael Robertson, Lindows.com

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