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HP Receives Assurance of Linux Compatibility from Linuxcare Labs

HP has received assurance of Linux compatibility from Linuxcare Labs, a recognized leader in providing comprehensive professional services and solutions for Linux and open-source technologies. Linuxcare Labs has certified several HP NetServer systems and HP Business Desktop PCs running on major commercial Linux distributions. This certification makes HP a leading …

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IBM Brings ViaVoice Dictation for Linux to Four New Distributors

IBM has announced that ViaVoice Dictation for Linux will run on distributions from Caldera Systems, Mandrake Software, SuSE Linux and TurboLinux. This makes IBM the only company to provide a voice technology solution for the Windows, Mac and Linux environments. The software is priced at $59.95 and includes a …

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Java and Linux Join Forces: Expanded Distribution for Java Technology on Linux

Sun Microsystems has announced expanded distribution for the Java 2 platform on the Linux operating system through agreements with SuSE and TurboLinux. This expands the market opportunities available to Linux developers and end users of the Linux operating system will more easily be able to take advantage of the breadth …

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Linuxcare and Motive Communications Announce Automated E-Service Solution for Linux

Linuxcare, Inc., a recognized leader in providing comprehensive professional services and solutions for Linux and open-source technologies, has announced the development of an automated, highly scalable e-service solution for Linux. The company has licensed Motive's e-service software to power a state-of-the-art Internet-based service offering, allowing Linuxcare to deliver personalized and …

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Open Source Development Platform Chosen to Deliver OS & Applications to Helio PDA

VTech Information, a leading consumer-focused technology company, has announced the selection of Transvirtual Technologies, Inc., developers of the PocketLinux Platform, as the provider of Linux and PocketLinux expertise for the Helio PDA product line. In support of this agreement, Transvirtual began presenting the PocketLinux Platform running on the Helio device …

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Penguin Computing Unveils High-Performance, Compact Relion 200 Servers

Penguin Computing has unveiled the Relion 200 servers at the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, which offer high performance and reliability in a compact design ideal for clustering. The servers come with Red Hat Linux 6.2 installed and can be configured with up to two Intel Pentium III 850 MHz processors …

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Sun Microsystems and Linuxcare Announce High-Availability Linux Support and Failover Storage Software for Sun StorEdge T3 Array

Sun Microsystems and Linuxcare have announced that the new Sun StorEdge disk array is now available on the Linux platform. The failover storage software is open-sourced and available free from Linuxcare to those using Intel servers. The Sun StorEdge T3 array is ideal for Linux environments because it offers a …

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SuSE Linux Leads Drive to AMD's x86-64 Architecture with Linux Port

SuSE Linux and AMD have announced a partnership to drive the development of Linux on AMD's new 64-bit architecture, x86-64. The first versions of development tools (GCC and binutils) have already been written by SuSE developer Jan Hubicka. This collaboration will enable platform suppliers, developers, and corporations to transition to …

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SuSE Linux Secures Strategic Alliance with IBM

SuSE Linux has appointed Malcolm Yates as UK Strategic Alliance Manager, who was previously with IBM for 21 years and responsible for developing the IBM Linux market in Europe. Yates is now working to strengthen joint developments between SuSE and IBM worldwide, resulting in recent announcements of SuSE Linux S …

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Appgen Adds Java-based Personal Finance Software to Product Mix

Appgen Business Software is a privately held company based in Hauppauge, NY that specializes in business applications development for the Linux platform. The company's latest product addition is Moneydance, a Java-based personal finance software that runs on virtually any operating system and offers features such as transaction auto-completion, check printing …

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Computer I/O Corporation Releases Easy I/OTM DirectWare: A Middleware Solution for Microsoft Windows and Linux Server Communication

Computer I/O Corporation has announced the release of Easy I/OTM DirectWare, an easy-to-use embedded/enterprise data communications middleware solution that enables Microsoft Windows clients to communicate with Linux-based servers. The software is optimized for direct access to data streams found in telecom test and distributed data acquisition equipment …

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Hewlett-Packard Partners with TurboLinux to Offer High-Performance Linux Solutions

Hewlett-Packard has partnered with TurboLinux, Inc. to bundle the TurboLinux operating system on its HP Kayak PC Workstation family designed for advanced design applications, high-performance 3D graphics and dual processing for optimized multitasking. The partnership will be available in North America and Europe starting September 1, 2000. HP will provide …

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IndyBox Systems Releases Affordable and Fast Quad Xeon Server Optimized for Red Hat Linux

IndyBox Systems, a leading manufacturer of Linux computers, has released an affordable and fast quad Xeon server optimized for Red Hat Linux. The IndyBox RS4400 class system features four processors at 700MHz with 1MB or 2MB L2 cache, ultra-160 drives, up to 2,048MB ECC 100MHz of memory, and is …

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Linux Acquisition and IPO Activity Report

The press release discusses recent acquisition activity in the Linux ecosystem and speculates about ten companies that may be next in line as IPO candidates or acquisition targets. The report also provides a table summarizing some of this acquisition activity. The complete research report can be purchased for $8.95 …

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Linux NetworX Introduces First Vertically Rack-Mounted Cluster System

Linux NetworX introduces Evolocity, a vertically rack-mounted cluster system that runs cooler and more efficiently than standard systems. The system is composed of up to 25 computer modules in a standard 19-inch rack and incorporates Linux NetworX's ClusterWorX software for remote management. Additional modules are being developed, including an uninterruptible …

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LinuxPPC Inc. Improves Customer Service

LinuxPPC Inc., a provider of the most popular Linux distribution for PowerPC computers, has announced that it is putting tremendous effort into improving its customer service. Specifically, sales, technical support, and general handling of user problems will all be improved. The company has lost one of its main people to …

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Loki Software and Berkeley Software Design Announce Strategic Alliance for Linux Compatibility with FreeBSD Games

Loki Software has announced a strategic alliance with Berkeley Software Design, Inc. (BSDI) to ensure that Loki's gaming titles are compatible with FreeBSD using the Linux-compatibility features. This partnership will result in certified games on this configuration being fully-supported by Loki. Several A-one titles, including SimCity 3000 Unlimited and Sid …

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SGI Global Services and Mission Critical Linux Offer Unmatched Mission-Critical Support for SGI Systems Running Linux

SGI Global Services and Mission Critical Linux have announced the availability of unique mission-critical support for SGI systems running Linux. The alliance offers 24/7 monitoring coverage with an on-site response time of two hours or less, providing customers with accelerated escalation for issues requiring high-level attention, including direct escalation …

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VistaSource Launches Beta Program for Newest Version of AnywareOffice

VistaSource Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Applix, Inc., announced today at Linux World (booth #1126) the launch of its beta program for the newest version of AnywareOffice for corporate users. AnywareOffice is the first and only full-featured productivity suite accessible through any Java-enabled web browser. The new AnywareOffice beta …

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VistaSource partners with Zoned In to bring AnywareOffice to 1.6 million households

VistaSource has announced a new partnership with Zoned In, a full-service Internet provider. Under the terms of the agreement, every customer who subscribes to Zoned In's services will have full access to AnywareOffice, the full-featured productivity suite from VistaSource. The partnership aims to provide a comprehensive Internet Operating System (IOS …

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