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Linuxcare Labs introduces Web-based Linux compatability tests

Author: JT Smith

NewsAlert is reporting that Linuxcare, Inc. has introduced Linuxcare Labs eTest, the first open-source tool that OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and IHVs (independent hardware vendors) may download to verify whether their
systems and components are compatible with Linux.

BSDi introduces iXtreme Series rackmount Internet server line

Author: JT Smith

“Designed specifically for high-performance Internet infrastructure-grade computing, the new BSDi’s iXtreme Series is distinctly superior to `white box’ hardware and off-the-shelf systems from PC OEMs,” said Mark Garver, BSDi’s Group Executive, Marketing and Internet Systems Solutions, reported by NewsAlert.

Commentary: Was MS right about Linux?

Author: JT Smith

Charles Cooper of ZDNet News ponders whether new found support for Linux will substantially erode MicroSoft’s share of the desktop market.

Category:

  • Linux

Mission Critical Linux support now available for SGI Linux systems

Author: JT Smith

Combining the service technology and engineering expertise of Mission Critical Linux with the enterprise service experience and call management infrastructure of SGI Global Services, Mission-Critical Support for Linux now offers SGI customers the highest level of
support available for clients’ most essential systems reports NewsAlert.

TurboLinux selected by Hewlett-Packard for high-end workstations

Author: JT Smith

NewsAlert reports that under this global partnership, HP will ship the TurboLinux operating system with all of its HP Kayak Linux systems sold in North America and Europe effective September 1, 2000.

eGrail announces charter membership with OSDN, ADDED TO EARLIER STORY

Author: JT Smith

eGrail announces charter membership with OSDN

OSDN is Andover.Net’s premier Linux/Open Source Destination, providing information, applications, service, support and commerce to over 50 percent of all Internet traffic to online Linux resources, reported by Business Wire.

Apogee’s Java tools to target LynxOS and BlueCat

Author: JT Smith

Apogee Software today announced that Apogee’s Aphelion is being ported to PowerPC and Pentium/Pentium-compatible embedded processors running LynuxWorks’ LynxOS(R) real time operating system, ports running BlueCat(TM) Linux will follow shortly, reported Business Wire.

Caldera sails Monterey down the river

Author: JT Smith

Martin Banks of AnchorDesk UK asks “has IBM lost the plot, or is it
playing a game whereby it ends up as one of the leaders of the Linux marketplace?”

Category:

  • Linux

Open Source Development Network welcomes partners

Author: JT Smith

Business Wire reports that The Open Source Development Network (OSDN), a newly-created division of VA Linux Systems today announced that Compaq, EMC, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM, Intel and Sun have joined as founding members of the OSDN Technology Partner Program. See also: eGrail announces charter membership with OSDN, on Business Wire.

Linuxcare creates first e-service solution for Linux

Author: JT Smith

Business Wire reports that Linuxcare has licensed Motive Communications, Inc.’s e-service software to power a state-of-the-art
Internet-based service offering, allowing Linuxcare to deliver personalized and automated services to its customers.