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Linux and Business

Open source software in EU public administrations. A European Commission initiative called IDA ("Interchange of Data between Administrations") ran a symposium on "Open source software in EU public administrations" back in February. The presentations from the symposium are now available online, in PDF format. The presentations are worth a look; they provide a view into how a number of European governments are looking at open source software.

For those who would rather not deal with PDF files, Stéfane Fermigier has kindly provided us with one of these documents, the conclusions, in plain text. In short, their conclusions are good news for the open source community.

ActiveState launches ASPN Initiative. ActiveState has announced the ActiveState Programmer Network (ASPN), which delivers tools and knowledge to enable programming with open source technologies. For example, the ASPN includes quality-assured binary distributions of Perl, Python and Tcl; multi-language and platform IDEs; technical references, sample code and other helpful information. Access to ASPN is not completely free and open, at least not for all resources that ActiveState has to offer. There are three levels at which developers can join. ASPN Open provides a free online resource for casual and new programmers. ASPN Komodo builds on ASPN Open and is designed for professional programmers. The Komodo IDE and updates for a year are included with ASPN Komodo, priced at $295 for an annual subscription. ASPN Perl includes access to all O'Reilly Perl texts and other Perl programming resources, on top of everything ASPN Komodo offers, and has an annual subscription fee of $495.

Samsung, Lineo form Lineo Korea. Samsung and embedded Linux maker Lineo have formed a joint venture called Lineo Korea.

National Semiconductor, Samurai announce Brazilian Linux system. National Semiconductor and Samurai have announced that, in response to a challenge from the Brazilian government, they have designed an inexpensive, Linux-based computer intended to provide affordable Internet access. It uses a flash drive, and has no moving parts.

BSDi to Become iXsystems, Inc.. The sale of the BSD operating system units to Wind River haven't closed down BSDi. They apparently will be changing their name to iXsystems, licensing BSD/OS from Wind River and concentrating on rack mounted systems, server appliances and advanced systems.

New IBM Chips to Drive Innovative, Lower-Power Internet Appliances. While mostly just hype for new IBM chips, this press release states a fairly obvious point of view for the future of computing. "In the PC environment, one proprietary operating system and one standard chip type defined how the products would look and perform. Internet appliances, however, are expected to take many forms, made possible by software like Linux and IBM WebSphere, as well as adaptable chip technology like PowerPC IAP."

Linux Stock Index for April 12 to April 18, 2001

LSI at closing on April 12, 2001 ... 29.47
LSI at closing on April 18, 2001 ... 31.83

The high for the week was 31.83
The low for the week was 29.21

Press Releases:

Open source

• Open-Source Directory (Moncton, Canada): Open-Source Directory Helps Find Missing Open-Source License. Missing "Sleepycat License" found & added to list of certified open-source licenses.

Proprietary Products for Linux

• NeTraverse Inc. (AUSTIN, Texas): NeTraverse Announces The Release of NeTraverse Server Standard Edition Version 1.0. The NeTraverse Server Standard Edition enables users to run Windows programs on the Linux platform at native speeds.

Servers and bundled products

• Rainfinity (SAN JOSE, Calif.): Compaq and Rainfinity Team to Ensure Continuous Network Security. Rainfinity's RainWall firewall high availability software is being bundled with the Compaq/Check Point SolutionPaq, a turn-key Linux-based security solution for medium to large-sized enterprises and service providers.

Products and Services Using Linux

• Enerdyne (SAN DIEGO): Enerdyne to Launch Multimedia Compression Network Appliance at NetWorld + Interop Trade Show in Las Vegas. Enerlinx is a new Linux(TM)-based multimedia digital network appliance for compression and multiplexing of high quality video, audio, and data.

• Oracom (NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.): Oracom's New Device Management Solution and Software Upgrade Furthers Its Ability to Enable Service Providers to Manage IP and Non-IP Devices Via Standard Web Tools.

• Telemate.Net Software (ATLANTA): Telemate.Net Software On Schedule to Ship Two New Products. The NetSpective WebFilter operates as a separate and independent plug-and-play network device, employing proprietary software built on the Linux operating system.

Products With Linux Versions

• AXS Technologies (ANNAPOLIS, Md.): AXS Technologies Launches EyeSpy 2.0(TM), Grows Staff; EyeSpy 2.0 Supports Multiple Platforms with Increased Functionality.

• iMimic Networking Inc. (HOUSTON): iMimic Networking Inc. and Web Cache Solutions Announce Caching Software License Agreement. iMimic DataReactor(TM) Core runs on Intel x86 and Compaq Alpha architectures with the Linux, FreeBSD and Solaris operating systems.

• Interphase Corporation (DALLAS): Interphase Announces New Fibre Channel Software Drivers.

• Jungo (Jungo, Israel): Jungo Announces WinDriver / KernelDriver Version 5.0. Jungo WinDriver / KernelDriver Version 5.0 includes a multi-platform Wizard, bringing a graphical driver development environment to Linux and Solaris driver developers.

• Progressive Software Solutions (ALEXANDRIA, Va.): Progressive Software Solutions Offers Web-Based Recruiting Software.

• Quantum|ATL (IRVINE, Calif. & SANTA CLARA, Calif.): Quantum|ATL Certifies Quadratec's Time Navigator Enterprise Backup Application With the Company's GbE-Based P-Series DLTtape Libraries.

• SPSS Inc. (CHICAGO): SPSS Ships SPSS Data Entry 3.0 for Linux and Sun Solaris Systems; New Version of Survey Design and Data Collection Software Delivers Faster, More Secure Web-Based Surveys.

• The MathWorks, Inc. (NATICK, Mass.): The MathWorks Announces Major Upgrade to MATLAB Image Processing Toolbox.

• Tripwire Inc. (PORTLAND, Ore.): Tripwire Ships Latest Version of Award Winning Data and Network Integrity Software. Tripwire Manager 2.4 and Tripwire for Servers 2.4 operate on multiple platforms including Linux.

• VA Linux Systems (FREMONT, Calif.): VA Linux Unleashes 9450 NAS Appliance; Delivering Leading Interoperability, Manageability and Price/Performance with Open Source NAS.

Java Products

• ParaSoft (MONROVIA, Calif.): A Major Development in Java Testing Achieved With the Introduction of ParaSoft's Jcontract and Jtest 4.0.

Books & Training

• LinuxCertified.com (Cupertino, CA): LinuxCertified bootcamp with free laptop.

Partnerships

• Teamware Group (Sweden and Denmark): Coresys AB to sell Teamware Office for Linux in Sweden and Denmark.

Personnel

• Sleepycat Software, Inc (LINCOLN, Mass.): Sleepycat Software Announces Two New Board Appointments.

• VA Linux Systems (FREMONT, Calif.): Samba Leaders Join VA Linux NAS Team; Andrew Tridgell, Jeremy Allison and Others Bring Expertise in Open Source NAS for Heterogeneous Environments.

Financial Results

• GraphOn Corporation (MORGAN HILL, Calif.): GraphOn Corporation to Host First Quarter Earnings Conference Call On Tuesday, April 24, 2001.

Linux At Work

• 1mage Software, Inc. (ENGLEWOOD, Colo.): Vermont Judicial Bureau Selects 1mage Software to Streamline Case Filing System; 1mage Makes Case For Judicial Document Management. The digitized images, maintained on a server using the Red Hat Linux operating system, will provide an integrated electronic case file. The 1MAGE(R) system will allow the VJB to efficiently capture, index, view, and archive associated documents.

• Integrated Computer Solutions (Cambridge, MA): BART selects Linux for Electrification Display System. Thanks to Mark Hatch.

• Retalix Ltd. (RA`ANANA, Israel): Retalix Signs Agreement with New Clicks Holdings Ltd. of South Africa; Retalix Solutions to be Implemented Across the Clicks Group's Six Retail Chains. Retalix StoreLine (POSware) Linux software will serve the Clicks Diskom discount stores.

Other

• Evans Data Corporation (SANTA CRUZ, Calif.): VB Users Migrating to Newer Languages Latest EDC Study Shows. Java and XML usage continues to grow.

• Global Knowledge, Inc. (SINGAPORE): Global Knowledge Announces $40 Million Worldwide Corporate Re-Branding Campaign. Global Knowledge claims to be the world's leading provider of Cisco, Nortel and Linux certification training.

• WebEvent (): WebEvent News - Investment, New Release, Additional Support. The WebEvent calendar is a commercial Web calendar and scheduling program written in Perl.

Section Editor: Rebecca Sobol.

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