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Linux Training. Linux training is turning into big business. This week we see announcements of more classes, web-based training, expanded curriculums all available in more locations than ever. Many of these courses are aimed at getting students ready for Linux Professional Institute (LPI) certification exams. The latest round of announcements shows LPI as a front runner in Linux certification.

For example CyberStateU.com has announced its web-based training course and Linuxcare, Inc. has announced an expansion of Linuxcare University's course offerings, along with a new training partner program. Both are geared towards helping students pass LPI exams.

One of Linuxcare's partners is the Motorola Computer Group. They are working with Linuxcare on an initiative to deliver a set of Linux training courses, also aimed at LPI certification. Locations where these courses will be offered include Beijing, Munich, New York, Osaka, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, Tempe,  AZ.

TurboLinux is also getting into the training arena. They have announced a partnership with Wave Tech to develop a complete Linux education curriculum that will track to the LPI certification standards, and they also announced a partnership with SmartForce to provide Linux seminars via SmartForce's web site.

Red Hat and Dell, and Corel. The Red Hat Linux distribution will be installed on servers used at the Medical Center of Boston International, Inc. and on servers at every Toyota and Lexus dealer in the U.S.. The later announcement also says Dell will supply the computers.

By the way, Dell is backing Linux in a big way, shown in announcement that Linux is its third "strategic, global operating system," along with Windows and NetWare.

And the distribution of Linux that Dell will install will be Red Hat according to this announcement about the Dell/Red Hat "One Source Alliance." Red Hat will buy computers from Dell for internal use, and Dell will be running Red Hat internally. Red Hat will also be the default support vendor for Dell's customers. Linuxcare support will be available on request.

Look for a careers page on Red Hat's web site. Red Hat announced a deal with techies.com to get that set up.

Red Hat has announced its first quarter results. They brought in $16 million in this quarter, with a loss of $2.5 million.

For Corel the second fiscal quarter has ended. Preliminary results were announced late last week, and final results announced earlier this week. They reported revenues of $36.6  million, producing a net loss of $23.6 million.

Inferno source released - sort of. Lucent and Vita Nuova have announced that Vita Nuova will be distributing the Inferno operating system from Lucent. The code will go out under "a subscription license that is similar to the type used by open source software." The dissimilarity, however, is that one must pay $300 ($1000 for corporations) for a license, and further source redistribution can only happen to others who have purchased licenses.

Vita Nuova seems to be hoping to create some sort of gated pseudo open-source community. This scheme is actually somewhat reminiscent of how Minix worked ten years ago - but Minix lost much of its community once Linux hit the net. Inferno is said to have some interesting things to show as an operating system, and getting the source out there is a step in the right direction. It is, however, still not free software.

Caldera. Better late than never: Caldera Systems has put out an announcement on the preinstallation of OpenLinux on IBM ThinkPad laptops.

Helius has announced a new satellite Internet gateway - which is based on Caldera OpenLinux.

Announcements from LynuxWorks. LynuxWorks (once Lynx Real-time Systems) has put out a series of announcements. They include this one about the company's receipt of $35 million in private financing, and this one about a partnership with ZF Linux Devices to bundle BlueCat Linux with ZF's "MachZ" development system.

Storm Linux 2000 bundles X-Win32. Stormix Technology has announced that it will bundle StarNet's X-Win32 PC X server with the deluxe edition of Storm Linux 2000.

StarOffice 5.2 released. Sun Microsystems has announced the release of StarOffice 5.2, which has "over 200 new and enhanced features."

Press Releases:

Open Source Products.
Unless specified, license is unverified.

  • Intel has announced the release of its "Universal Plug and Play" (UPnP) software under an open source license. "UPnP is an industry specification that allows networked devices to automatically identify and configure themselves for instant communication with each other or the Internet, while hiding the complexities of setup from the users."

  • IPHighway, Inc. (FRAMINGHAM, Mass.) announced an initiative to make the COPS (Common Open Policy Service) technology freely available to networking companies and equipment providers.

  • Kaivo, Inc. (DENVER) performed the initial launch of a vendor-neutral marketplace for Open Source products and services.

  • OnCore Systems Corporation (HALF MOON BAY, Calif.) released Certifiable MicroC/OS-IIa, an open source operating system product to meet the needs of digital avionics manufacturers requiring RTCA / EUROCAE DO-178B certification.

  • Websprocket (SUNNYVALE, Calif.) released JEMIni, a free, open-source Java programming language for embedded networked systems.

Commercial Products for Linux.

  • AccountiX, Inc. (SAN ANTONIO, TX) announce the availability of AccountiX for LINUX, based on SBT VisionPoint 2000.

  • Advanced Computer & Network Corporation (PITTSBURGH) announced that it has received Red Hat Linux 6.2 certification and is now included on Red Hat's Hardware Compatibility List for RAID storage systems.

  • Algorithmics Incorporated (TORONTO/NEW YORK) announced the availability of RiskWatch on platforms based on the Intel architecture running Red Hat Linux. Algorithmics is working with Intel Corporation to optimize products for IA-64.

  • Elastic Networks Inc. (ALPHARETTA, Ga.) announced its YesWare 3.0, the latest version of its visitor-based networking (VBN) software applications. YesWare 3.0 runs on Elastic Networks' Linux-based BitStorm Server.

  • Informix has announced that version 9.21 of its Foundation 2000 "data and content management platform" and version 3.5 of the Cloudscape embeddable Java database are available for Linux.

  • Loki Software has announced an agreement to port the game "MindRover: The Europa Project" to Linux; availability will be in the (northern hemisphere) fall of 2000.

  • Macadamian Technologies Inc. (OTTAWA, ON), a provider of eBusiness and Linux solutions, announced that the Syndeo Collaboration Suite 2.1 fully supports IBM's WebSphere Application Server and DB2 Universal Database.

  • Oracle Corporation (REDWOOD SHORES, CA) announced the availability of Linux versions of its Internet application development tools Oracle Business Components for Java and Oracle Forms Developer6i.

  • Titan Computer, distributors of the new Linux titles being ported by Hyperion Software, announced the expected release dates for Shogo: Mobile Armor Division and Sin will be August and September respectively. Tux Games has announced availability of pre-order facilities for both.

  • Xi Graphics Inc. (DENVER) announced 3D Accelerated-X graphics support software package for a Matrox graphics card.

Products Using Linux.

  • Axis Communications (CHELMSFORD, Mass.) announced the availability of integrated systems-on-a-chip and embedded Linux solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

  • ei Corporation (MILPITAS, Calif.) unveiled Thumbdrive, a portable USB digital storage device that is about the size of a stick of chewing gum.

  • NetMaster (CHILLIWACK, British Columbia) introduced the Gateway Guardian, a Linux-based firewall with a Java interface.

  • Rackspace (SAN ANTONIO) announced the opening of its data center in London.

Products with Linux Versions.

  • Adobe Systems Incorporated (SAN JOSE, Calif.) announced the immediate availability of Adobe Acrobat Distiller Server software, which provides users with a server-based mechanism for creating Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

  • AFP Technology announced the release of FormScape v2.3, with expanded support for e-commerce and B2B business communications.

  • Alliance Systems, Inc. (PLANO, Texas) introduced the I-Series Communications Solutions Family of platforms.

  • Ariel Corp. (CRANBURY, N.J.) announced a PCI-based T1/E1/PRI network interface card for designers of high-density network access equipment.

  • Cohesion Systems, Inc. (WOODSIDE, Calif.) announced that Cohesion's Hierarchy Design System (HDS) products are now available for monthly subscription through EDAconnect.com's new EDAstore.

  • Equinox Systems Inc. (SUNRISE, Fla.) announced the introduction of low priced SuperSerial 4- and 8-port PCI MultiModem products.

  • HELIOS Software GmbH (HANNOVER, Germany) announced it is now shipping EtherShare 2.6, which is available for Linux Pentium based servers.

  • LSI Logic Corporation (MILPITAS, Calif.) announced the SYM53C1010R PCI, Dual Channel Ultra160 SCSI controller which provides pin compatibility with LSI Logic's next generation of PCI-X Ultra320 SCSI controllers.

  • Matrox Graphics Inc. (MONTREAL, CANADA) announced the Matrox Millennium G450 Series of graphics cards.

  • ParaSoft (MONROVIA, Calif.) announced the availability of WebKing Lite, a free version of their Web site development and testing solution.

  • Piranha, Inc. (DALLAS) announced the first sales of Piranha Byte 1.0, a data compression tool for the imaging, publishing and printing industries.

  • Rave Computer Association (Sterling Heights, Michigan) announced a new 6U Rackmount chassis for the Ultra AXmp. Linux is offered as an optional OS.

  • RightNow Technologies (BOZEMAN, Mont.) announced RightNow Web 3.2, a major upgrade to the company's Web customer service suite.

  • RSA Security Inc. (BEDFORD, Mass.) announced it has begun shipping RSA BSAFE WTLS-C software, a complete WTLS protocol-compliant security component.

  • SERENA Software, Inc. (BURLINGAME, Calif.) announced an IBM TeamConnection to SERENA eChange Man migration program.

  • Sun Microsystems, Inc. introduced the Sun StorEdge T3 family of network storage arrays. Linux on Intel is supported.

  • VERITAS Software Corporation (MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.) introduced version 3.4 of VERITAS NetBackup DataCenter.

Java Products.

  • Data Broadcasting Corporation (HAYWARD, Calif.) announced the official launch of My eSignal, a customizable Java-based quote service in a browser-based format.

  • KL Group Inc. (TORONTO) announced that the next generation of JProbe ServerSide Suite now supports the Linux operating system.

  • KL Group Inc. (TORONTO) announced that JProbe Profiler and Memory Debugger received two Java Pro Reader's Choice Awards.

  • TimeSys Corp. (PITTSBURGH) announced that its implementation of the Java virtual machine with real-time capability will soon be available for the Timesys Linux/RT platform.

  • sangoma.com (TORONTO) announced that Zereau Limited of Yorkshire, England, has selected sangoma.com's WANPIPE solution as the internal router that enables its all-in-one Internet access kit. Six out of every 10 Zereau installations of the WANPIPE card are in Linux servers.

Training.

  • OmniLinux (FREMONT, CA) and Linux Central are joining forces to market Linux 1-2-3 Fundamentals, a training CD-Rom.

Partnerships.

  • Century Software, Inc. (SAN JOSE, Calif.) has completed Ethernet support for Applied Data Systems (ADS)' Graphics Client embedded Linux single board computer systems on a StrongARM platform.

  • Dirig Software, Inc. (ORLANDO, Fla.) announced a technology alliance with Hewlett-Packard Company that will allow HP OpenView customers to manage mission critical eBusiness applications in the emerging Linux marketplace.

  • EnterLinux (EMERYVILLE, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO) inked a deal with Application Park, Inc. to provide private label highly customizable browser-based business automation tools and integrated applications to EnterLinux on its Linux Vortal site.

  • GraphOn and RedFlag Software have announced a deal to "jointly develop business and marketing opportunities in China." It seems to primarily consist of bundling GraphOn's Bridges with RedFlag's distribution.

  • Integrated Software & Devices Corporation (ISDCorp) (SAN JOSE, Calif.) announced a strategic relationship with LinkUp Systems Corporation, to provide VxWorks support to LinkUp Systems.

  • LinuxMall.com Inc. (DENVER) and 1mage Software Inc. announced a strategic marketing partnership between the two companies.

  • LinuxWizardry Systems, Inc. (BOCA RATON, Fla.) announced that it has been awarded a contract from the Personal Communication Sector of Motorola to develop a Global Knowledge Base for internally developed software.

  • OmniLinux (FREMONT, CA) is teaming up with 3ware Inc. in Palo Alto to support the growing Linux community. OmniLinux supports a variety of Linux web sites such as DestinationLinux, and 3ware supports the Open Source community with its line of Escalade RAID controller cards.

  • Reasoning, Inc. (MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.) became a founding member of the Embedded Linux Consortium (ELC).

  • Sendmail, Inc. (EMERYVILLE, Calif.) announced a new joint technology agreement with SEEK Systems, Inc. of Bothell, Washington.

  • SolutionInc Limited (HALIFAX, Canada) announced strategic business relationships with 3Com Corporation as well as a number of service providers. The SolutionIP suite of Linux-based, server software applications provides a solution for connecting and managing mobile users of broadband and wireless networks.

  • VA Linux Systems, Inc. and SiteSmith, Inc. (SUNNYVALE and SANTA CLARA, Calif.) announced that SiteSmith has joined the VA Linux Service Provider Program.

  • VistaSource, Inc. (WESTBORO, Mass.) announced a new partnership agreement with ACA Pacific Technology to distribute its Applixware Office 5.0 for Linux in Asia.

Investments and Acquisitions.

  • Akopia Inc. (RESTON, Va.) announced its acquisition of MiniVend, an "open source" e-commerce application.

Personnel.

  • Lineo, Inc. (LINDON, Utah) announced the appointments of Michael Angelo and Dave Peters to strengthen Lineo in the areas of technical services and product marketing.

  • Lineo, Inc. (LONDON) announced the opening of its London-based European sales office and the appointment of Hamid Mirab as the company's new vice president, European Sales and Services.

  • TurboLinux, Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO) announced the appointments of Ly-Huong Pham as executive vice president of worldwide development and of Michael Duffy as vice president global enterprise services.

Linux At Work.

  • PCTEL, Inc. (MILPITAS, Calif.) announced that its software-based Linux-compatible modem solution has been selected for The New Internet Computer Company's first Internet appliance.

  • weather.com has put out this announcement proclaiming its use of IBM Netfinity servers running Linux to serve up its weather maps. They carefully do not mention which distribution is being used.

Other.

  • Sendmail, Inc. (EMERYVILLE, Calif.) announced the opening of a French subsidiary to be based in Paris, France.

  • SuSE (NUREMBERG, GERMANY and CARACAS, VENEZUELA) announced the opening of their new Latin America headquarters office in Caracas, Venezuela.

Section Editor: Rebecca Sobol.


June 22, 2000

 

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