Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 18:18:31 -0800
From: John Lindal <jafl@newplanetsoftware.com>
To: <lwn@lwn.net>
Subject: Beta Release of System G

Los Angeles, Calif. March 2, 2001 - New Planet Software announces the beta
release of its System G utility software.  As noted in a previous
announcement, this release applies New Planet's new licensing model.

System G provides an elegant, graphical interface to the Linux file system
that makes it easy to manipulate files and directories.  Beta release 1 of
version 2.0.0 incorporates these exciting new features:

   * Improved interface to file bindings and for running commands.
   * Auto-mounting of disks when the associated directory is opened
   * Format UNIX and DOS floppy disks.
   * Move/copy files by dropping on iconified windows.
   * Improved interface to trash can.
   * Improved updating of directory contents when working over NFS.
   * On-line help is now searchable.
   * Support for European languages that even allows translation without
     recompilation
   * Works with Gnome and KDE session managers

This time-limited beta release is available free for testing at
http://www.newplanetsoftware.com/systemg/. Contact information is provided
on the web pages. New Planet Software is eager to receive your feedback on
the new features.

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New Planet Software, Inc. is a software development company dedicated to
intelligently designed, powerful, and robust Linux software development
tools and applications.

Contact:
Bob Kruger, CEO & Chairman
Post Office Box 7634
Los Angeles, CA 91346
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Email:  sales@newplanetsoftware.com

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