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SageTV announced on Thursday that it has released the SageTV Media Center Version 6 for Linspire Linux desktops, which comes with PVR functions.

“SageTV Media Center for Linspire and Freespire users broadens our support for desktop Linux and extends our reach into the rapidly growing desktop Linux market for the first time,” said SageTV CEO Mike Machado, in a statement. “This is a strong partnership that gives users access to an affordable, full-featured PVR, online video, music and photo solution for all their TVs and PCs at home and as well as away from home.”

The SageTV software (version 6) is available for download for $79.95, or with the Placeshifter for $99.95.

It comes with an electronic program guide (for U.S., Canada and Europe), and the ability to view video, photos and play music. SageTV can also place-shift, for viewing TV shows from any Internet-connected computer.

Also available is the $109.95 wired Media Extender as well as $159.95 for the wireless Media Extender.