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Linux and Business

IBM Launches p690 Server. IBM has announced the launch of the p690 server, claimed to be "the world's most powerful." It can run Linux, of course.

Some more details on how the p690 is designed can be found in this Register article.

Linux Stock Index for October 04 to October 10, 2001.
LSI at closing on October 04, 2001 ... 22.31
LSI at closing on October 10, 2001 ... 22.74

The high for the week was 22.84
The low for the week was 22.31

Press Releases:

Open source products

• ACUNIA (LEUVEN, Brussels and BOSTON, MA): ACUNIA Launches Wonka(TM): A Top-Performing, Embedded Virtual Machine That Goes 'Open Source'.

Proprietary Products for Linux

• Transitive Technologies (SAN DIEGO, CA): Transitive Technologies' Dynamite X/M First to Enable x86 Binary Code to Run on MIPS-Based Processors at Native Speed.

Hardware and bundled products

• IBM (ARMONK, NY): IBM Launches World's Most Powerful Server; 'Regatta' Transforms the Economics of UNIX Servers at Half the Price of Competition.

• Intel (HILLSBORO, OR): Intel Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Help IBM Accelerate Networks.

• MGE (COSTA MESA, CA): MGE Introduces Backup Power Breakthrough: Ultra-Compact UPS for Workstations and Servers; New Feature-Rich Pulsar Ellipse Premium Series Boasts up to One Hour of Backup Power.

• Texas Instruments Incorporated (DALLAS, TX): TI Extends High-Level Operating System Expertise With Linux(R) Support On OMAP(TM) Wireless Platform.

Products and Services Using Linux

• Nortel Networks (RESEARCH TRIANGLE, PARK, NC): Nortel Networks Unveils Addition to Softswitch Portfolio; Softswitch Delivers Complete Set of VoIP Features on Open Operating System.

• Performance Technologies, Inc. (ROCHESTER, NY): Performance Technologies Boosts SS7 Performance, Cost-Effectiveness with Channel7 CompactPCI Support.

Products With Linux Versions

• Aestiva (TORRANCE, CA): Aestiva LiveHelp Version 3.0 Promotes ''People Power''.

• ASPRE, Inc. (HORSHAM, PA): Linux Technology Embraced in New ASPRE SPx e-Business Support System for Data Centers & Service Providers.

• BakBone Software, Inc. (SAN DIEGO, CA): BakBone Software Launches Bare-Metal Disaster Recovery Module For Intel-Based Platforms.

• Biomax (MARTINSRIED, Germany): Biomax Informatics AG Releases the Biomax Gene Expression Analysis Suite, Software for Integrative Analysis of Gene Expression Data.

• Century Software, Inc. (SALT LAKE CITY, UT): Century Software Powers Next Generation Thin Clients.

• everStor (ANAHEIM, CA): everStor Inc. Expands Reseller Program to Include Resellers and Integrators of Linux-Based Storage Solutions.

• Fast (OSLO, Norway): FAST Announces Real-Time Information Retrieval Solution for Corporate Environments With High Query and/or Data Volumes.

• Heroix (NEWTON, MA): Heroix Adds Application and Platform Support in Heroix eQ V1.2; WebLogic Server, DB2, Sybase, Tru64 Unix Monitoring Provide Increased Coverage.

• Solsoft NP (MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA): Solsoft Solves VPN Management Headache With New Solsoft NP VPN Modules.

• SpiderSoftware (VANCOUVER, B.C.): SpiderSoftware Announces General Availability of SpiderCache Enterprise 2.0 for Advanced Dynamic and Static Content Caching.

• Tarantella, Inc. (Austin, TX and Santa Cruz, CA): Thinner, Faster, Richer Desktops From Tarantella and NeTraverse.

• Unify Corporation (SACRAMENTO, CA): Unify Introduces ACCELL/Web for Fast Web Enablement of Enterprise Applications; Applications Built on ACCELL/SQL Come Alive Over the Web.

• Virata (SANTA CLARA, CA): Virata's Universal Plug and Play Software Selected by SONICblue for new ReplayTV Digital Video Recorders.

Java Products

• Jabber, Inc. (DENVER, CO): Jabber, Inc. Unveils Free 100 User Instant Messaging Server; IM for Small Business and Software Developers.

Partnerships

• MSC.Software Corp. (SANTA ANA, CA): MSC.Software and IBM Team to Provide Design Engineers With a Powerful New E-Business Platform.

Personnel & New Offices

• EBIZ Enterprises Incorporated (HOUSTON, TX): EBIZ Enterprises Names New CEO.

• Intrinsic Graphics, Inc. (MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA): Intrinsic Graphics Completes Executive Team With Vice Presidents of Sales and Marketing.

• Sequence (SANTA CLARA, CA): Sequence Names Robert Russo Senior VP and GM; Responsibilities Include Expanding Worldwide Sales Organization.

• StarBak (COLUMBUS, OH): StarBak Appoints Dan Acquafredda as Vice-President of Sales.

• Turbolinux, Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO, CA): Dino Brusco Joins Turbolinux as New Vice President of Marketing; Software Marketing Executive Will Help Turbolinux Expand Its Product Portfolio and Accelerate Growth.

• Ximian, Inc. (BOSTON, MA): Ximian Names Kevin Harrison Vice President of Sales.

Linux At Work

• Linux NetworX (SALT LAKE CITY, UT): Linux NetworX Cluster Aids BioCryst in Developing Innovative Treatments for Disease.

Other

• MSC.Software Corporation (SANTA ANA, CA): MSC.Software Awards More Than $6 Million In Software To Kettering University.

Section Editor: Forrest Cook.

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