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March 2000 <I>Linux Journal</I>
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<P>
The March issue of <A HREF="http://www.linuxjournal.com/"><I>Linux
Journal</I></A> is on the newsstands now. This issue focuses on Linux training.
<P> <I>Linux Journal</I> has articles that appear "Strictly On-Line".
Check out the Table of Contents at
<A HREF="http://www.linuxjournal.com/issue71/index.html">
http://www.linuxjournal.com/issue71/index.html</A> for articles in
this issue as well as links to the on-line articles.
To subscribe to <I>Linux Journal</I>, go to <A
HREF="http://www.linuxjournal.com/subscribe/index.html">
http://www.linuxjournal.com/subscribe/index.html</A>.
<P>
<font color="green">
For Subcribers Only</font>: <I>Linux Journal</I> archives are available
on-line at
<A HREF="http://interactive.linuxjournal.com">
http://interactive.linuxjournal.com/</A>
<a name="distro"></a>
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<FONT COLOR="green">BlueCat
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<P><B>SAN JOSE, Calif., 7 February 2000</B> - Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc.,
today announced the availability of BlueCat(tm) Linux, Release 1.0, Lynx'
version of Linux for high-availability, high-reliability embedded applications.
BlueCat Linux is part of the LynuxWorks(tm) suite that allows embedded systems
development of both BlueCat Linux and the LynxOS(r) real-time operating system
with a common compatible tool set.</P>
<P> <P>BlueCat, a tested and stabilized Linux version based on Red Hat 6.1, is
binary compatible with Linux applications, system and development tools and
drivers to allow rapid, efficient embedded deployment. Lynx provides cross
development support for BlueCat to a variety of popular embedded processors and
includes an advanced test methodology to ensure quality and reliability.</P>
<P><I>"BlueCat and its development environment, LynuxWorks, has established
Lynx as a key player in the embedded Linux market,"</I> said Rick Lehrbaum of
LinuxDevices.com, the embedded Linux portal.<I> "By taking the bold strategy of
'competing' against themselves in delivering BlueCat Linux, Lynx has provided a
viable business model that will avoid fragmenting Linux. Real-time support is
an important option for embedded developers who are choosing Linux as their
operating system."</I></P>
<P> <A HREF="http://www.bluecat.com">www.bluecat.com</A>.</P>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Corel
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> <A HREF="http://www.ecommercetimes.com/news/articles2000/000210-3.shtml">
Corel Delivers Macromedia Flash to Linux</A>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Hard Hat
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> Bellevue, Wash., February 8, 2000 - GoAhead(R) Software, today announced
that MontaVista Software Inc. is shipping GoAhead WebServer with their recently
announced Hard Hat Linux(R), a Linux operating system for embedded
applications. GoAhead WebServer is an open source, embedded Web server that
provides a secure, flexible and free way to access remote devices and
appliances via standard Internet Protocols.
<P> GoAhead WebServer leverages embedded JavaScript, a strict subset of
JavaScript optimized for small footprint environments. It is the only open
source, embedded Web server that uses Active Server Pages (ASP), embedded
JavaScript and in-memory CGI processing to deliver a highly efficient method
of dynamic Web page creation. GoAhead WebServer also features a ROM
packaging utility for Web pages.
<P> GoAhead's web site is <A HREF="http://www.goahead.com">
http://www.goahead.com</A>. The source code for the GoAhead WebServer is at
<A HREF="http://www.goahead.com/webserver/wsregister.htm">
http://www.goahead.com/webserver/wsregister.htm</A>.
Support for GoAhead WebServer is available through a
collaborative Usenet newsgroup,
<A HREF="news://news.goahead.com">news://news.goahead.com</A>, in which GoAhead
is an active participant.
<P> Information on Hard Hat Linux is on MontaVista's web site,
<A HREF="http://www.mvista.com">http://www.mvista.com</A>. (See the picture of
a penguin wearing a yellow hard hat in the top left corner of this page.)
<P> <hr> <P>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Linux for Windows
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> Linux for Windows has been released in the UK.
It is based on Linux-Mandrake 6.1, and requires no partitioning or reformatting
since it runs from a file within Windows. For details, see the
<A HREF="http://www.macmillansoftware.com">Macmillan software webs site</A>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Linux-Mandrake
</FONT>
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<P> NEW YORK - (LinuxWorld); February 2, 2000 - Macmillan USA, the Place for
Linux, (<A
HREF="http://www.placeforlinux.com">http://www.placeforlinux.com</A>),
announced it is shipping Complete Linux-Mandrake 7.0 for beginning and
intermediate Linux users. Macmillan's new product simplifies the process of
installing the Linux operating system for first time users and includes
in-depth user reference guides, technical support, and a complete suite of
desktop productivity applications.
Complete Linux-Mandrake 7.0 is available now at a MSRP of U.S. $29.95.
<P> System Requirements for Complete Linux-Mandrake 7.0: CPU Intel Pentium
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<FONT COLOR="green">Red Hat
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> <A HREF="http://www.ecommercetimes.com/news/articles2000/000214-1.shtml">
Red Hat Expands European Operations</A> to France and Italy
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<FONT COLOR="green">SPIRO-Linux
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> A description of SPIRO-Linux is included in the
<A HREF="#cellphoneadmin">Configure your network from a web cell phone</A>
announcement below.
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<FONT COLOR="green">Storm
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> <A HREF="http://www.ecommercetimes.com/news/articles2000/000222-4.shtml">
Storm Linux 2000 Makes European Debut </A>
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<FONT COLOR="green">SuSE
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> SuSE has appointed Sysdeco Mimer as its first Business Partner in Sweden.
Sysdeco Mimer will be providing their MIMER DBMS technology on the SuSE Linux
distribution.
MIMER is characterised
by ease-of-use, high performance, scalability, openness and high
availability. Among the thousands of MIMER users all over the world, Volvo,
Swedish Telecom, Ericsson, Hammersmith Hospital (UK) and English Blood
Authority can be mentioned.
MIMER Personal Edition for Linux is available for free download from
<A HREF="http://www.mimer.com/download">http://www.mimer.com/download</A>.
<P> LINUXWORLD EXPO 2000, NEW YORK, NY (February 2, 2000) -
<A HREF="http://www.sco.com">SCO</A>
and SuSE Linux AG today announced plans to deliver SCO's Tarantella
web-enabling software to SuSE Linux customers worldwide.
SCO will bring Tarantella web-enabling software to the SuSE Linux platform
and work with SuSE to market the software to its customers.
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<FONT COLOR="green">TurboLinux
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> <A HREF="http://www.ecommercetimes.com/news/articles2000/000223-4.shtml">
TurboLinux Adds E-Commerce Suite to New Server</A>
<a name="general"></a>
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<FONT COLOR="green">C.O.L.A news
</FONT>
</H3>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Upcoming conferences &amp; events
</FONT>
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<b>Linux Open Source <BR>Expo and Conference</b>
<td valign=top>
March 7-10, 2000<BR>
Sydney, Australia<BR>
<A HREF="http://www.linuxexpo.com.au" target=_blank>www.linuxexpo.com.au</A>
<tr>
<td valign=top>
<b>Game Developers Conference</b><BR>
<td valign=top>
March 10-12, 2000<BR>
San Jose, CA<BR>
<A HREF="http://www.gdconf.com" target=_blank>www.gdconf.com</A>
<P>
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<tr>
<td valign=top>
<b>Software Development Conference &amp; Expo</b><BR>
<td valign=top>
March 19-24, 2000<BR>
San Jose, CA<BR>
<A
HREF="http://www.sdexpo.com" target=_blank>www.sdexpo.com</A>
<P>
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<b>Singapore Linux Conference (SLC)</b><BR>
<td valign=top>
March 23-25, 2000<BR>
Singapore<BR>
<A HREF="http://www.slc.com.sg" target=_blank>www.slc.com.sg</A>
<P>
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<tr>
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<b>Colorado Linux Info Quest</b><BR>
<td valign=top>
April 1, 2000<BR>
Denver, CO<BR>
<A HREF="http://thecliq.org" target=_blank>
thecliq.org</A>
<P>
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<tr>
<td valign=top>
<b>Montreal Linux Expo</b><BR>
<td valign=top>
April 10-12, 2000<BR>
Montreal, Canada<BR>
<A HREF="http://www.skyevents.com/EN/" target=_blank>
www.skyevents.com/EN/</A>
<P>
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<tr>
<td valign=top>
<b>Spring COMDEX</b><BR>
<td valign=top>
April 17-20, 2000<BR>
Chicago, IL<BR>
<A HREF="http://www.zdevents.com/comdex" target=_blank>www.zdevents.com/comdex</A>
<P>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td valign=top>
<b>HPC Linux 2000</b>: Workshop on High-Performance Computing with
Linux Platforms<BR>
<td valign=top>
May 14-17, 2000<BR>
Beijing, China<BR>
<A
HREF="http://www.csis.hku.hk/~clwang/HPCLinux2000.html" target=_blank>
www.csis.hku.hk/~clwang/HPCLinux2000.html</A>
<P>
(In conjunction with <A
HREF="http://www.cs.wm.edu/hpcs/HPCAsia2000.html/" target=_blank>
HPC-ASIA 2000</A>:
The Fourth International Conference/Exhibition on
High Performance Computing in Asia-Pacific Region)
<P>
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<b>Linux Canada</b><BR>
<td valign=top>
May 15-18, 2000<BR>
Toronto, Canada<BR>
<A HREF="http://www.linuxcanadaexpo.com" target=_blank>www.linuxcanadaexpo.com</A>
<P>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Open Source Equipment Exchange
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> Hauppague, New York, NY - February 8, 2000 - BASCOM Global Internet
Services, Inc. (BASCOM), pioneering developers of Linux-based thin server
productivity solutions for small business, today announces an initiative in
keeping with the collaborative spirit of the Open Source movement.
BASCOM's Open Source Equipment Exchange
<A HREF="http://osee.bascom.org">(osee.bascom.org)</A> is designed to
match those donating computer equipment with those in the Open Source
community needing to add infrastructure to further their development
efforts and spur innovation toward the continued evolution of the Linux
operating system.
<P> The OSEE web site will link those donating equipment with those in the Open
Source community in need of hardware resources. Since the Linux OS requires
relatively modest "horsepower" to drive it, older class computers that have
outlived their use in corporate environments will be given renewed life in the
hands of Open Source developers.
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<FONT COLOR="green">Help wanted - literally
</FONT>
</H3>
I have a position available for a Framework Developer/Designer in
d/t Toronto. The technology is C/C++, Unix or Linux (Linux preferred), and
TCP/IP (sockets), and it is being used to develop secure web conferencing
software that can operate in almost real-time and across multiple platforms.
It is full-time and the company is pre-IPO. Maybe someone out there is
interested?
<P> Ken French, BScH, MSc<BR>
Consultant, IT Division<BR>
Multec Canada Ltd.<BR>
200 Ronson Drive, Suite 204<BR>
Telephone: (416) 244-2402 ext. 105<BR>
Email: <A HREF="mailto:kfrench@multec.ca">kfrench@multec.ca</A><BR>
Web: <A HREF="http://www.multec.ca">www.multec.ca</A><BR>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Global Linux Event Series
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> MILFORD, CT - 11 February 2000 - Advanstar Communications, Inc., parent
company of LINUX Canada and Advanstar Expositions Canada LTD, and Specialized
Systems Consultants, Inc., publishers of <I>Linux Journal</I>, announced today
a strategic alliance to create a series of global conferences and expositions
for the Linux community.
<P> The Linux event series launches in Canada, May 15 - 18, 2000 at the
Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre. The inaugural event, LINUX Canada, will
consist of multiple conference sessions and an exhibit hall with leading-edge,
Linux-related exhibitions. Three visionary keynote presentations are also
confirmed, including: Robert Young, chairman &amp; CEO of Red Hat, Tuesday, May
16; Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux operating system, Wednesday, May 17;
and, Ransom Love, title of Caldera Systems, Thursday, May 18. The event has
already gained strong support from the Canadian Linux Users Exchange (CLUE) and
the Toronto Linux Users Group (TLUG).
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<FONT COLOR="green">What is the Future of OS?
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> Portland, OR, February 15, 2000 - Representatives from Caldera Systems,
GartnerGroup, Novell Corporation and Red Hat will debate "The Future of OS on
Desktop PCs and Servers" on Friday, March 10th at Noon, announced System
Builder Summit today. The panel discussion will take place in conjunction
with System Builder Summit Spring 2000, being held March 8-11th at the Desert
Springs Marriott Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, California.
<P> In addition to the OS panel, the agenda for System Builder Summit Spring
2000 includes Keynotes by Michael Tiemann, CTO of Red Hat; Jim Yasso, Vice
President of Intel Corporation; and Dan Vivoli, Vice President of Marketing at
nVIDIA. Through roundtable sessions, theater presentations and exhibits, more
than 100 technology vendors will offer a preview of year 2000 roadmaps,
products, services and programs that cover the entire technology spectrum from
the desktop to the server to Internet-enabled computers and communication.
Among them are 3COM Corporation, AMD, ATI Technologies, Canon Computer Systems,
Conexant, D&amp;H Distributing, Imation, Ingram Micro, Intel Corporation, Logitech,
NASBA, Novell, nVIDIA, Quantum and Techworks, among others.
<A HREF="http://www.systembuildersummit.com">
http://www.systembuildersummit.com</A>
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<FONT COLOR="green">GetTux.com closes shop
</FONT>
</H3>
This note is going out to all customers of GetTux.com, and their 'SubX
Series' subscribers.
<P> Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding, GetTux.com is ceasing business.
This is a most unpleasant situation, and we are not thrilled to have to send
out this notice, but, without major funding, we are unable to advertise,
unable to increase staff, and are thus unable to advance as a company. We
had meetings with several large investors, but, unfortunately, no one was
able to invest in us, while at the same time leaving us control of the
company and its direction. What a sad thing the business world can be.
<P> As several of you know, the company was run, on a day to day basis, by me,
Scott McDaniel. Website, promotions, product, research and all. We really
needed a few other people, and, without that funding, we couldn't continue.
<P> We certainly felt that we offered a unique and useful product, but, again,
without the funding we hoped to receive, we were forced to discontinue
service. Hopefully, the Linux community will strive (of course it will!),
and someone may indeed resurrect the idea of a monthly subscription service.
I know that several of you are in Linux related businesses, some of you in
the print media, and others are part of Linux related websites.
<P> GetTux.com was formed in the hope that we could advance the use of Linux ,
and that the ease of use would be promoted by allowing users updates to
documentation and applications. We are fans of Linux. We are users of Linux.
We are part of the commmunity. And we are sorry we are unable to continue to
serve you in this capacity.
<P> In the event that anyone in the community would like to use the GetTux.com
domain, or would like the product we were selling, business plan and all,
please contact me personally,
<A HREF="mailto:scott@mcdev.com">scott@mcdev.com</A>.
<P> Anyway, back to the sad business: Current subscribers will be given a FULL
refund. Consider the first month of your subscription a gift from other
Linux aficionados. If you have a refund related question, please email
<A HREF="mailto:refunds@gettux.com">refunds@gettux.com</A>.
<P> Again, my apologies for any inconvenience, and, again, I wish to thank each
and every customer that allowed us to serve them.
<P> <hr> <P>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Linux Links
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> <A HREF="http://www.ecommercetimes.com/news/articles2000/000204-5.shtml">
VA Linux Acquires Andover.Net for $800M</A>
<P> <A HREF="http://www.ecommercetimes.com/news/articles2000/000207-4.shtml">
IBM Expands Linux Investment</A>
<P> <A HREF="http://www.ecommercetimes.com/news/articles2000/000209-7.shtml">
VA Linux Expands SourceForge Online Development</A>
regarding KDE and the CMU Sphinx speech recognition system.
<P> The <A HREF="http://www.linuxshowcase.org">Atlanta Linux Showcase</A> has a
call for papers. Submissions are due April 17 for the Extreme Linux Workshop,
and May 1 for the Hack Linux/Use Linux Tracks.
<P> <A HREF="http://www.ecommercetimes.com/news/articles2000/000224-4.shtml">
eSoft and Gateway</A> are partnering to advance Linux-based
Internet software and services to small and mid-sized businesses.
<P> <A HREF="http://www.manning.com/Grayson">
Python and Tkinter Programming</A> is a new book by
John E. Grayson, published by Manning Publications.
<P> <A HREF="http://www.whichrpm.com">www.whichrpm.com</A> is a site helping you
to find Linux software in the RPM format. Over 35 000 software packages are
indexed, allowing you to find, for instance, a package that lets you talk to
your PalmPilot.
<P> <A HREF="http://linuxdevices.com/cgi-bin/news_view.cgi?newsid=NS8830783548">
Using Linux in Embedded and Real-time System</A> is a white paper on why Linux
is ideal for this environment.
<P> <A HREF="http://www.extremeprogramming.org/">Extreme Programming</A> was
mentioned in <A HREF="steffler.html">Jason Steffler's article</A>, but I want
to mention it again because it's a cool site. It's "a gentle introduction to
Extreme Programming", which is one of those strategies for getting product
development synchronized with the client's expectations.
<P> Metran Technologies has updated the HTML version of
<A HREF="http://samba.he.net"><I>Using Samba</I></A>, and placed it on a
more reliable web server.
<P> <hr> <P>
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<FONT COLOR="green">The Linux-Net Project
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> The Linux-Net Project,
<A HREF="http://linux_net.tripod.com">http://linux_net.tripod.com</A>
(temporary URL), seeks to modify Linux to allow your household computing
devices to become intelligent "terminals".
For instance, your refrigerator may notice that milk is running low and,
being a termenal, asks the server to put "Milk" on the shopping list. Now
you get the shopping list off of your PDA, which is also a termenal, and see
that you should get milk. It could even be extended so that the server will
watch how much milk, or any other product, your family drinks and will
adjust the ammount you should get based on that.
<P> <hr> <P>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Cobalt Qube 2 and the Phoenix Adaptive Firewall
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> COLUMBUS, OH, (February 1, 2000)-Progressive Systems, Inc., a leading
provider of Linux-based network security solutions, and Cobalt Networks,
Inc., a leading developer of server appliances, today
announced a new firewall appliance solution based on Progressive's
Phoenix Adaptive Firewall, the only firewall for Linux to be both ICSA
and LinuxLabs certified, and Cobalt's award-winning Qube 2 server
appliance. The combination will allow small-to medium-sized businesses,
workgroups, branch offices, schools and government institutions greater
flexibility in establishing network security policy and design.
<P> With the Phoenix firewall on the Qube 2, Progressive extends both its
relationship with Cobalt and its existing offering of Linux-based
firewall appliances. The partnership with Cobalt allows Progressive to
deliver security solutions designed to meet a range of customer needs
and opens Cobalt's customer base to Progressive. The Phoenix firewall
on the Qube 2 joins the existing Phoenix firewall on the Cobalt RaQ 2, a
Linux-based firewall appliance that allows service providers and
resellers to deliver security products and managed services to
small-to-medium-sized businesses, branch offices, schools, and
government institutions. The addition of the Phoenix on the Qube gives
customers an easy-to-use, high functionality premise-based solution that
satisfies the needs of individual businesses and institutions.
Progressive and Cobalt enjoy synergies in their product and sales
organizations, allowing the companies to leverage their respective
channel and product strategies.
<P> The Phoenix Qube will retail for $2,495 with unlimited users.
<P> <hr> <P>
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<FONT COLOR="green">OpenTape.org
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> Boulder, CO - January 31, 2000 - Ecrix Corporation and the Linux Fund
today announced <A HREF="http://www.opentape.org">OpenTape.org</A>, a new
nonprofit web site supporting the open source software movement. OpenTape.org
offers users access to technical information about data backup hardware and
software for the Linux operating system. All advertising and vendor
participation revenues generated by the site go to the Linux Fund, a non-profit
organization that supports Linux programmers with development grants and
university scholarships.
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<FONT COLOR="green">LinuxLinks.com launches free e-mail service to rival Hotmail
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> LinuxLinks.com is proud to announce the launch of a free web based
email service targeted specifically for the Linux community. This
service allows users to send and receive email on any computer that
offers a web browser. Now you can deal with email anywhere in the
world in a discreet and secure manner whilst at the same time
promoting the Linux cause.
<P> Some of the features provided include: a yourname@firstlinux.net email
address, lightning fast service, attachments, folders, address book,
spam filters and POP mail retrieval. There are many preference options
available too allowing users to enhance their messages with different
font styles, sizes and colors. A built-in help facility is also provided.
<P> To complement this rich number of features we also provide message
searches, personal signatures, aliases, and a personal profile to
make a complete FREE web email service.
<P> For more information and to sign up please visit
<A HREF="http://www.firstlinux.net/">http://www.firstlinux.net/</A>
<P> This service is the latest addition to the FirstLinux network,
which currently comprises of
<A HREF="http://www.linuxlinks.com/">LinuxLinks.com</A>
and <A HREF="http://www.firstlinux.com/">FirstLinux.com</A>.
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<FONT COLOR="green">Lineo to appear in hotel/apartment set-top boxes
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> LINDON, UTAH-Jan. 18, 2000-Lineo, Inc, developer of embedded Linux system
software; Elitegroup Computing, manufacturer of system board products; and
Bast, Inc., provider of set-top hardware, today announced an agreement to use
Lineo Embedix Linux 1.0 and Embedix Browser for Bast's line of embedded
Linux-based set-top hardware. These devices will be installed in hotel rooms
and apartment buildings in the United States, Europe and Asia. This
Embedix-based Web browser is the first Internet appliance to provide hotel and
apartment managers a low-cost, convenient way to give customers easy access to
the Internet from an ordinary television set via a broadband network maintained
by the property owner.
Lineo:<A HREF="http://www.lineo.com">www.lineo.com</A><BR>
Elitegroup: <A HREF="http://www.ecsusa.com">www.ecsusa.com</A>,
<A HREF="http://www.ecs.com.tw">www.ecs.com.tw</A><BR>
Bast: <A HREF="http://www.bastinc.com">www.bastinc.com</A>.
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<FONT COLOR="green">G.lite: Linux-based DSL modem
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> Silicon Automation Systems Limited today extended its Synapse range of
xDSL products by introducing a G.lite solution for Linux. This is the
world's first Linux based internal G.lite modem offering the end-user
enhanced data rates over the existing copper lines.
<P> Mr. Deepak Gupta, Vice President.,
SAS, says, "External ADSL modem solutions available in the market today are
expensive and bulky. They are not suitable for the Internet appliance
market where cost and size are critical. Synapse G.lite for Linux is an
extremely attractive solution for OEMs looking for providing ADSL access
to their Linux based appliances. Providing G.lite under Linux is a
pioneering step towards mass deployment of ADSL and in firmly establishing
it as the technology of choice in the Internet access market," he added.
<P> The Synpase G.lite for Linux modem provides data transfer rates of 1.5 Mb
/ s downstream and 512 Kb / s upstream while allowing simultaneous
access for analog voice telephony. It is fully compliant with the ITU-T
G.992.2 standard and has been interoperated with most major DSLAM vendors.
Moreover, the performance of the system exceeds those mandated by
standards.
<A HREF="http://www.sasi.com">www.sasi.com</A>
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<FONT COLOR="green">New Red Hat CTO to address system builders
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> Portland, OR, January 31, 2000 - Michael Tiemann, Chief Technical Officer
(CTO) of Red Hat, will address system builders and technology vendors from
North America and Europe at the Opening Reception of System Builder Summit on
Wednesday evening, March 8th. A technical leader in the industry, Tiemann
will provide strategic insight into the open source movement and the impact
it will have on current industry and channel models. System Builder Summit
takes place March 8-11th at the Desert Springs Marriott Resort and Spa, in
Palm Desert, California.
<P> Tiemann was named Chief Technical Officer of Red Hat on January 12th of
this year. Prior to this, he was co-founder and acting CTO of Cygnus Solutions,
which Red Hat acquired this month. In his new role, Tiemann is responsible for
communicating Red Hat's strategic direction to the company's customers and
ensuring that Red Hat technologies meet their long term business requirements.
<A HREF="http://www.systembuildersummit.com">www.systembuildersummit.com</A>
<a name="software"></a>
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<FONT COLOR="green">C.O.L.A software news
</FONT>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Internet phone for Linux
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> <A HREF="http://www.linuxmotors.com/phone">Phone</A> is a linux client
program that lets you talk with other people on the internet using voice on a
full duplex connection. The requirements are:
<UL>
Linux
<LI> 24000 bits/second or better internet connection
<LI> Full duplex sound card (you can read and write audio data at the
same time)
<LI> Linux support for that sound card (many drivers have trouble in
full duplex mode)
<LI> Microphone
<LI> Speakers
</UL>
<P> Your identity is based on your email address. The
server maintains a database of who is online and
everyone's contact list. You can find out if your
friends are on line if they are in your contact list
and you're in their contact list. Similar to ICQ.
<P> The program is very new and is command line based.
Lots of improvements are planned, should it become
popular. The client is free and open source. The
matching service is free until further notice.
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<FONT COLOR="green">CodeCatalog and cyclic.com acquired by OpenAvenue
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> Scotts Valley, CA -- Paul Hessinger, chairman and chief executive
officer of OpenAvenue, Inc. (<A
HREF="http://www.openavenue.com">www.openavenue.com</A>), today announced that
the company has acquired CodeCatalog and Cyclic.com from SourceGear
Corporation. OpenAvenue is a privately-held, business-to-business company
specializing in Web-based hosting, management, and distribution of worldwide
collaborative software development projects. OpenAvenue hosts application
development content provided by individual and corporate content owners, and
makes it available to a worldwide community of software developers under open
source, community-based, and private licensing.
<P> A Web-based open-source code search engine, CodeCatalog
(<A HREF="http://www.codecatalog.com">www.codecatalog.com</A>) provides a fast
reference tool to search and browse a source code repository which currently
contains more than 20 million lines of open-source code from Linux, Mozilla,
KDE, GNOME, and others. All of the most popular open-source projects are
represented, searchable, browsable, and cross-referenced against each other.
CodeCatalog is built upon a variety of open source technologies, including
Linux. OpenAvenue will integrate CodeCatalog into its OAsis infrastructure.
<P> OpenAvenue also acquired SourceGear's
<A HREF="http://Cyclic.com">Cyclic.com</A>, a popular Web
destination for developers using the Concurrent Versions System (CVS),
the leading version control tool for open-source developers. OpenAvenue
will further SourceGear's initiative to support the open community
development of CVS, work to enhance its functionality, and remain
committed to its status as free software.
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<FONT COLOR="green">e-speak.net
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> SAN FRANCISCO, CA--Collab.Net announced today that it has entered into an
agreement with Hewlett-Packard Company to build, host and maintain the Open
Source software development infrastructure and Web site (<A
HREF="http://www.e-speak.net">www.e-speak.net</A>) for e-speak technology.
E-speak, an HP-developed software that is now available as Open Source
software, dramatically simplifies the creation, composition, deployment,
management, and maintenance of e-services over the Internet.
<P> Collab.Net is providing Web-based development life-cycle management
services including code versioning, bug tracking, and email discussion
forums that are key to a well-run Open Source software community.<P> As a part of this effort, Collab.Net is providing a hosting platform
consisting of several major, well-known packages of Open Source
software combined into a cohesive offering:
<PRE>
- Code Version System (CVS) repositories
- Bug tracking using the BugZilla software from the Mozilla Project
- Mailing lists, archived and searchable
- Source code browsing tools
- An administrative interface for "admins" from the e-speak community
</PRE>
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<FONT COLOR="green">iPlanet web server from the Sun-Netscape Alliance
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - January 19, 2000 - The Sun-Netscape
Alliance (Alliance) today announced iPlanet(TM) Web Server,
Enterprise Edition 4.1 and the new FastTrack Edition 4.1
software, both of which now include support for the Linux
operating system and the latest Java(TM) technologies. With
these additions, iPlanet Web Server software now gives users
an even wider degree of choice and flexibility in using
iPlanet Web Server software on the operating system - or
combination of operating systems - that best meets their
business and Internet system requirements.
<P> The new iPlanet Web Server, FastTrack Edition 4.1 software
was specifically designed to meet the needs of developers
and will be offered for free. FastTrack Edition 4.1
contains nearly all the core application development and
administrative features of Enterprise Edition 4.1 that
developers need to build rich, dynamic Web applications.
iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition 4.1 software
continues to meet the needs of enterprises and service
providers who require a high performing, scalable Web server
to power their mission-critical Internet applications.
<P> CNN To Power Web Sites With iPlanet Web Server 4.1 Software
"The CNN Web sites have relied on Netscape Web Servers to
meet the world's tremendous demand for news ever since
CNN.com's initial launch in 1995. We have served billions of
pages with Netscape Enterprise Server 2.01, and now it is
time to move forward," said Sam Gassel, chief systems
engineer for CNN Internet Technologies. "Our initial
testing shows that iPlanet Web Server 4.1 software should be
a highly scalable and reliable release. As we offer a more
dynamic and personalized service, our users will benefit
from the improvements in core functionality and new features
such as integrated support for the latest Servlet and
JavaServer Pages(TM) (JSP) specifications."
<P>
A pre-release version of iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise
Edition 4.1 software on Linux is currently available on the
iPlanet Web site, at
<A HREF="http://www.iplanet.com/downloads/testdrive/index.html">
www.iplanet.com/downloads/testdrive/index.html</A>, for trial
use and feedback. iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition
4.1 software on the Linux, NT and Solaris(TM) Operating
Environment is scheduled to be available for purchase in
early March, 2000. iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition
4.1 software with support for HPUX, AIX and Tru64
(Compaq/DEC) is scheduled to be available in early April,
2000. iPlanet Web Server, FastTrack Edition 4.1 software is
scheduled to be available on all supported operating
systems--Linux, Solaris, NT, AIX, Tru64 and HPUX--for free
on the iPlanet Web site in early May, 2000.
iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition 4.1 software is
priced at $1495 per CPU.
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<FONT COLOR="green">Configure your network from a web cell phone
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> January 24, 2000 - Wayne, NE -
SPIRO-Linux announces the development of a Linux Administration
System, SPIRO-Linux WETMINtS, a powerful web-based administration
interface for Linux systems.
<P> Using WETMINtS, you can configure DNS, Samba, NFS, local/remote
filesystems and more using your web-enabled cellular phone.
WETMINtS is simple web-enabled cellular phone software, and
consists of a number of CGI programs which directly update
system files. WETMINtS supports all SPIRO-Linux and other Linux
operating systems. Standard operations available with WETMINtS
include:
<PRE>
<LI> Creating and editing Unix users and groups
<LI> Log in to your system with telnet
<LI> List, Kill and Renice running processes on your system
<LI> Manage WETMINtS configuration
<LI> Perform network diagnostics (ping, traceroute, port scanning)
<LI> List currents logins
</PRE>
<P> About SPIRO-Linux
<P> <A HREF="http://www.spiro-linux.com">SPIRO-Linux</A> is the only
distribution that comes with five easy-to-use Server installations (Mega
Server, Web Server, Application Server, Name Server, File and Print Server) and
three Workstation installations (General Purpose, Development and Graphics),
plus an upgrade path and a custom install. SPIRO-Linux includes an Office Suite
which contains a word processor, spreadsheet that is built into the product.
In addition, SPIRO-Linux has the capability to import Microsoft Word documents
into Linux.
<P> Currently, SPIRO-Linux is pursuing relationships with different OEM
manufacturers in need of a more robust and easier to use version of
Linux. SPIRO-Linux is published under the GNU general public license.
<P>
<BLOCKQUOTE> <EM>
[Just before press time, I couldn't get to www.spirolinux,com.
It could be on <A HREF="http://www.openshare.net">
http://www.openshare.net</A> according to a web search, but that
site is under renovation. However, Walnut Creek has a version of
SPIRO-Linux for download at
<A HREF="ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/linux/sunsite/distributions/spiro/i386/SPIRO/RPMS/">
ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/linux/sunsite/distributions/spiro/i386/SPIRO/RPMS/</A> .
If anybody at SPIRO-Linux reads this, please send the correct URL
to <A HREF="mailto:gazette@ssc.com">gazette@ssc.com</A>. -Ed.]
</EM> </BLOCKQUOTE>
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<FONT COLOR="green">Xi Graphics Product Line for Linux
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> Denver - XI Graphics Inc.
has announced a new web-based product line of graphics hardware drivers for
Linux. In making the announcement, Xi Graphics' National Sales Manager, Lee
Roder, said the company would continue to offer its existing Accelerated-X
Display Server line of products for Linux and Unix operating systems.
<P> "Desktop Linux is coming fast, and we're going to be there," said
Roder. "We produce higher quality drivers more efficiently than anyone
else in the business. Linux gamers and developers alike can easily
download, demo and purchase our drivers from the Web site at
affordable pricess -- it's good for us and it's good for Linux."
<P> The 3D Linux drivers are OpenGL 1.1.1-compliant, support libGLU
and libGL, and are available for download from Xi Graphics' web site
(<A HREF="http://www.xig.com">www.xig.com</A>) starting at $29 each. A limited
number of drivers are currently available, but more are being added weekly.
<P> Roder said each driver is priced according to a numbe of factors
such as hardware capabilities of the card, the degree of difficulty
developing and testing the driver and the likely volume of sales
of the driver.
<P> "Our new line of graphics support for Linux in desktop installations
is a result of requests from our customers," said Roder. "It gives them
the ability to very quickly get superb graphics support for their
specific hardware at a price that is quite economical."
<P> The new 3D Linux driver products are sold only over the Web and are
available as freely downloadable, limited-run-time demos. The demos
can be run on the customers' hardware to confirm compatibility and
performance before purchasing. Customers use a registration system
to purchase a key through Xi Graphics' web site. The key is e-mailed
back to the customer, unlocks the demo product and converts it into
standard product.
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<FONT COLOR="green">Other software
</FONT>
</H3>
<P> <A HREF="http://www.magicsoftware.com">Magic eDeveloper for Linux</A> is a
toolkit to build e-commerce and enterprise software directly on Linux.
<P> <A HREF="http://www.accessnt.com.au/~jsno/clobberd">clobberd 4.16</A> is a
daemon that monitors user activity and network interface activity. Available
at Linux FTP sites.
<P> <A HREF="http://www.etnus.com">TotalView 4.0</A> is the first parallel
debugger to support multiple development platforms for both traditional UNIX
and Linux.
<P> <A HREF="http://babylon.spellcast.com/">Babylon remote-access software</A>
from Spellcaster is now open-source.
<P> <A HREF="http://www.cycladescard.com">Cyclades</A> has released version
6.5.5 of the Cyclom-Y and Cyclades-Z Linux driver. (In the Tech support
section of the web site.)
<P> <A HREF="http://www.csvtech.com">EZHTML</A> makes the arcane art of HTML
accessible to everyone with an easy to use interface and well thought out
design. Tags are arranged in categories and are grouped with other related
tags. The built in search function makes it easy to find that one tag you are
looking for and save time. A free 14-day trial is available.
<P> <A HREF="http://www.littleigloo.org">Igloo FTP</A> has released a beta
version of their commercial FTP client, IglooFTP-PRO Beta 1.0.0pre1. Binaries
for this, and the source for an earlier version (IglooFTP 0.6), are on the web
site.
<P> The <A HREF="http://www.wolfram.com/applications/parallel">
Parallel Computing Toolkit</A> from Wolfram Research, Inc.
is a Mathematica application
package that brings parallel computation to anyone having
access to more than one computer on a network or to a
multiprocessor computer.
<P> Easy Software Products announces
<UL>
<LI> <A HREF="http://www.easysw.com/printpro">ESP Print Pro</A>, a
printing package for Linux with over 1600 printer drivers (free 45-day trial)
<LI> <A HREF="http://www.easysw.com/cups">CUPS</A>, the Common UNIX
Printing System (GPL, the basis for ESP Print Pro, without printer drivers).
</UL>
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