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INUX Inc. releases first true consumer and small business desktop computer powered by Linux

INUX inc. has announced the release of the first true consumer and small business desktop computer that utilizes the stable and powerful Linux operating system. The INUX Consumer Linux Personal Computer (PC) systems include the unique and entertaining INUX Graphical User Interface, delivering easy and intuitive access to a broad …

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LinuxCare and VA Linux Win Multiple Awards in Best Of the Millennium Awards

LinuxCare and VA Linux have won multiple awards in the Best Of the Millennium Awards, with Linuxcare being named the best overall Linux company. The Linux(R) Show!! is hosting the awards at the upcoming LinuxWorld Expo, which will feature a pavilion showcasing products from various Linux community vendors. GeekCast …

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Linuxcare Appoints Bob Walters as Vice President of Business Development

Linuxcare, a leading provider of customer services for enterprise Linux environments, has appointed Bob Walters as vice president of business development. Walters brings extensive senior management experience and a track record of building strategic industry alliances and managing successful acquisitions to the company.

He is also an experienced high-technology executive …

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MontaVista Software Inc. Hires Kristin Anderson as Director of Support

MontaVista Software Inc. has announced the hiring of Kristin Anderson as director of support. Anderson brings 16 years of experience in support and services management from Hewlett-Packard Co. and will lead MontaVista's support and services team, which includes telephone, e-mail and on-line technical support; Hard Hat Linux porting and customization …

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SuSE Linux AG Appoints New Board Members and Sets Course for Expansion

SuSE Linux AG, one of the biggest Linux specialists worldwide with over 250 employees, has appointed a larger board of directors and set the course for further expansion. The company's CEO, Roland Dyroff, will continue to lead the internationally-oriented company group, while Dirk Hohndel, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), will focus …

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VA Linux Systems Releases Source Code for SourceForge, a Major Open Source Initiative

VA Linux Systems has released the source code for SourceForge, a major open source initiative that hosts over 950 open source projects with extensive hosting and communication resources. The public release of the SourceForge source code exemplifies VA Linux Systems' commitment to practicing the Open Source philosophy it preaches, and …

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Richard Stallman Speaks on GNU Project at Cincinnati Event

Mr. Richard Stallman will speak on the goals, motivations, history, and future plans of the GNU project at a talk hosted by the Cincinnati GNU/Linux Users Group in conjunction with the University of Cincinnati. The talk will take place at the University of Cincinnati Engineering Research Building Auditorium, Room …

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Jagged Alliance 2 Coming to Linux

Sir-tech Canada announced that Tribsoft will be developing a Linux port of Jagged Alliance 2, a game where players take command of a team of mercenaries to free a small country from the rule of a ruthless dictator. The game features non-linear gameplay, over 200 sectors to conquer, scores of …

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LinuxExpo.Net Invites Volunteers to Cover LinuxWorld Expo in New York

LinuxExpo.Net is inviting volunteers to write and photograph events at the LinuxWorld Expo in New York, February 1-4. Selected volunteers will be provided with a full conference pass to attend the expo. Articles and images will be placed on the website under the Open Publication License (OPL). The expo …

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Caldera Systems Files for IPO to Fund General Corporate Purposes

Caldera Systems, Inc., a provider of award-winning Linux products and services, has filed a registration statement with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO). The offering will be managed by Robertson Stephens, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Wit Capital Group, Inc. and First Security Van Kasper.

The …

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Linux Professional Institute Launches First Exam in Certification Program

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) has announced the immediate availability of its first exam in its Linux certification program. The exam, which covers Linux basics as part of the program's first level, is now available worldwide at testing centers affiliated with Virtual University Enterprises (VUE).

The LPI aims to provide …

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Wave Technologies Acquires Sair, Inc., Strengthening Its Position as the Forefront of the Linux Training Marketplace

Wave Technologies International, Inc., a global leader in information technologies certification training and development, announced today that it has acquired Sair, Inc., a leading provider of Linux training materials and certification. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Wave's position as the forefront of the Linux training marketplace. Under the agreement …

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Caldera Systems Receives $30 Million in Private Equity Financing from Technology Leaders

Caldera Systems, Inc., a leading provider of Linux-based business solutions, has received $30 million in private equity financing from technology and investment leaders including Citrix, Sun Microsystems, Novell, SCO, Egan-Managed Capital, and Chicago Venture Partners. The funds will be used to accelerate the growth and acceptance of Linux. With these …

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Linux WorldExpo 2000: GeekCast.Com Network and TheLinuxStore.com Partner for Interactive Broadcast

Jon "maddog" Hall kicks off sign up list for Interactive broadcast at Linux WorldExpo 2000. GeekCast.Com Network and TheLinuxStore.com have partnered to bring live interviews of vendors and community personalities from TheLinuxStore.com's Cyber Cafe located in booth 247 at the Javits Center.

Vendors and community groups can …

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VIA and 4Front Announce Linux Drivers for Audio Controller

VIA Technologies and 4Front Technologies have announced the availability of drivers for the VIA AC97 audio controller (VT82C686C) for Linux. These drivers are Open Sound System compliant and are available for evaluation from 4Front's website at http://www.opensound.com. The partnership between the two companies aims to support future …

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MontaVista Software Hires Mark Orvek as Director of Engineering

MontaVista Software Inc., developer of the HardHat Linux operating system for embedded computers, has announced the hiring of Mark Orvek as director of engineering. Orvek comes to MontaVista with 18 years of experience at Hewlett-Packard Co. in engineering management, software design engineering and technical support. The company is focused on …

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Linuxcare and VMware Announce Partnership to Share Technical and Marketing Expertise

Linuxcare and VMware have announced a partnership to share their technical and marketing expertise. This partnership brings together two of the most forward-looking companies in the Linux arena, enabling Linuxcare and VMware to combine in-depth technical knowledge that will benefit customers who want to run WindowsR software or other applications …

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Wave Technologies International becomes first Authorized Linuxcare training partner

Wave Technologies International has announced an agreement with Linuxcare to deliver a comprehensive suite of live Linuxcare classes in its global training facilities. The agreement includes the delivery of five courses: Linux Foundation, Linux System Administration, Linux System Administration for NT and NetWare Professionals, Extreme Samba, and Extreme Apache. These …

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Quicknet Technologies Releases First Linux Open Source Drivers for Low Density Internet Telephony Hardware

Quicknet Technologies, Inc., a leader in low-density Internet Telephony products, has released the open source version of their Linux device drivers for the company's award-winning Internet PhoneJACK, Internet LineJACK, and Internet PhoneCARD Telephone Cards. The device driver code is released under the GNU Public License (GPL) and has been accepted …

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Red Hat Acquires Hell's Kitchen Systems, Inc.

Red Hat has signed a definitive agreement to purchase privately-held Hell's Kitchen Systems, Inc. (HKS) for up to 398,335 shares of Red Hat common stock. The acquisition will bring HKS' e-commerce payment processing software into the Red Hat solutions family and provide all the software, information and services needed …

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