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Penguin Computing Launches New Web Site for Customizable Linux Systems

Penguin Computing Inc., a leading provider of reliable Linux systems for Internet serving, has demonstrated its technological leadership and commitment to customer service with its new Web site. The site features RAPTORTM, a sophisticated configure-to-order system that makes it easy to customize servers and workstations online.

The RAPTOR (Rapid configure-TO-ordeR …

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Sun Microsystems Releases Internationalization Code for Solaris Operating Environment

Sun Microsystems is releasing the source code for the internationalization technologies for the Solaris(tm) Operating Environment to X.org, a non-profit, international consortium responsible for standards requirements in the X Window System.

This code, made available under the X license, will provide open source software developers with an easy …

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theKompany.com Announces Support for Kivio, a Visio-style Application for Linux

theKompany.com, a leading producer of Linux developer software including the second-tier distribution PowerPlant, is pleased to announce that it has committed direct support and sponsorship for enhancing and improving the Queesio project. As a component of the KOffice project, Kivio will also take advantage of the new Python (VeePee …

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VA Linux 4450 Provides High Performance and Processing Speed with Four CPUs in 7-Inch-High System

VA Linux Systems has announced the availability of the VA Linux 4450 server, a rack-optimized 4U (7-inch-high) form factor that provides fast data processing power. The server is powered by four Intel Pentium III Xeon processors at 700 MHz and is designed to serve as a robust database platform for …

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Australian Linux Conference Set to Cause Mass Brain Overload for Hundreds of Geeks Downunder

The Australian Linux conference, linux.conf.au, is set to take place in Sydney, Australia in January 2001. The conference will feature speakers such as Alan Cox and David Miller, who will discuss their work on the Linux kernel and other open source projects. The conference is a collaborative effort …

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ASL Announces World's First Dual FC-PGA Pentium III, 1U Rackmount Server with Double the Features in Half the Space

ASL, Inc. announced the release of the Lancelot 1200, a 1U rackmount server that is designed to optimize applications for B2B, ISP and internal corporate and enterprise networking. The Lancelot 1200 features over-the-edge performance in a highly scalable and compact unit, with features such as 3 hot swappable drives and …

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Loki Wins 'Best of Show' at LinuxWorld

Loki Software wins 'Best of Show' at LinuxWorld, with attendees casting their web-based ballots for the best overall for-Linux programs available. Loki booth visitors enjoyed testing their piloting skills with Descent 3 for Linux on a precision three-axis motion base simulator and playing other recent or soon-to-be-released titles from Loki …

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Atipa Corporation Wins Three 'Show Favorite' Awards at LinuxWorld Conference and Expo

Atipa Corporation, a leading provider of end-to-end Linux and open source solutions, won three out of ten 'Show Favorite' awards at last week's LinuxWorld Conference and Expo for outstanding products in the categories of Servers, Hardware/Hardware Peripherals, and Software Utilities. The company unveiled two new product lines at the …

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eLinux and TeamLinux Announce Joint Initiative for Enterprise Level Solutions

eLinux and TeamLinux have announced a joint initiative to provide professional services that complement eLinux's current offerings, leveraging TeamLinux's extensive open source and Linux services capabilities. The alliance will provide key enterprise level solutions from TeamLinux, further strengthening eLinux's ability to offer complete technology solutions to small and medium-sized businesses …

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Linux Labs Introduces New Duron 1U Rackmount Server

Linux Labs has introduced a new 1U rackmount server using AMD's Duron processor.

The server is preconfigured with Debian or Redhat GNU/Linux and serial console, and includes web-based system administration tools as part of the base system. The Duron 1U server packs a powerful punch in a minimum of …

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The Standard is KDE and GNOME: A Call for Diversity in Linux Desktop Environments

The press release discusses the debate between KDE and GNOME as the standard desktop environment for Linux, with a focus on the diversity of user needs and preferences. The author proposes adopting both environments as the GNU/Linux standard for graphical environments, arguing that this would be a more practical …

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X11R6.5.1 Released: Enhancing the Standard Graphical User Interface of UNIX and Linux Systems

The release of X11R6.5.1 enhances the standard graphical user interface of UNIX and Linux systems. The new software includes key enhancements in the Xprint, as well as nearly two hundred updates from the prior release, X11R6.4. This release was also the first one to use the new …

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KDE: The Best Desktop for Linux/UNIX Operating Systems

KDE, a popular desktop for Linux/UNIX operating systems, was honored as Show Favorite in the Desktop category at the LinuxWorld Expo. The award reaffirms that KDE is the desktop of choice for Linux users. In two surveys conducted by Borland last year, over half of the respondents indicated they …

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Compaq Expands Linux Server and Desktop Solutions

Compaq Computer Corporation announced new Linux products and partner-based offerings that will enable its Linux customers to achieve new levels of enterprise availability, scalability and management. Building on its broad Linux support ranging from handhelds, portables and desktops to ProLiant and Alpha servers, Compaq will now offer pre-loaded Linux on …

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Enlighten Software Solutions and SGI Announce Agreement for Comprehensive System Management Solution

Enlighten Software Solutions and SGI have announced an agreement that will offer Enlighten's Distributed Systems Management (DSM) software to all of SGI's Linux and IRIX customers. This new offering is a result of a long-term relationship between the two companies, and it provides SGI customers with a comprehensive management solution …

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IndyBox Systems Announces Availability of Debian GNU/Linux on RS2200 Server Line

IndyBox Systems, a leading manufacturer of Linux computers, has announced the availability of Debian GNU/Linux on its RS2200 server line. IndyBox is known for its unique range of servers exclusively operating GNU/Linux and continues to be a leader in the open source community. The Debian Project, an all-volunteer …

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Stormix Technologies Launches New Product Line at LinuxWorld EXPO

Stormix Technologies successfully launched its new product line at LinuxWorld 2000. The company's Storm Linux products are based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution and provide a full-featured, easy-to-install distribution for Windows users who want to try Linux. The Storm Linux Deluxe Edition is bundled with a choice selection of …

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Enlighten Software Solutions Showcases EnlightenDSM at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo

Enlighten Software Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of integrated system management software for Linux, Unix, and Windows, announced that it will be exhibiting its award-winning EnlightenDSM software suite at Booth 720 of the sold-out LinuxWorld Conference & Expo being held at the San Jose Convention Center, August 14-17, 2000. EnlightenDSM provides …

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Informix Dynamic Server.2000 for Linux on Compaq's 64-bit Alpha processor

Informix has announced the availability of Informix Dynamic Server.2000 for Linux on Compaq's 64-bit Alpha processor. This new release is a result of a three-way relationship between Informix, Compaq, and SuSE to bring the power and memory capacity of Compaq's 64-bit Alpha system to the Linux marketplace. IDS.2000 …

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Guardian Digital Releases Linux Lockbox: A Complete Open Source Alternative to Proprietary Security Solutions for E-Business

Guardian Digital has released the Linux Lockbox, a secure turnkey e-business server that is an open source alternative to proprietary security solutions for e-business. The Linux Lockbox is built on EnGarde, an open source distribution of Linux specifically engineered by Guardian Digital to achieve the level of security required for …

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