Date:	Mon, 14 Sep 1998 09:11:12 -0700
From:	dscott@ibm.net
To:	lwn@eklektix.com
Subject: Minoru Press Release

PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release.
 
 
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 Minoru Embraces Open Source 
 
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SEPTEMBER 14, 1998--Minoru Development 
Corporation announced today its commitment to open source software development.
This major change affects how Minoru develops software, and the fundamental 
business model for the company.

Minoru products under development will be developed on the open source model, 
allowing anyone with an Internet connection to view, and participate in its 
software development process.

"The change from proprietary software to open source software will be as 
significant as the change from mainframe technology to personal computers", 
says Brian Bray, Minoru president and former Microsoft development manager.

Future Minoru products will be made available under the GNU general public 
licence (GPL).

Other products released as open source software include the Linux(TM) 
computer operating system, the Apache(TM) World Wide Web server, and the 
Netscape Navigator(TM) web browser.

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About Minoru: Minoru Development Corporation is a privately held company 
incorporated in 1997 to provide a range of high quality products and services:

- Management Consulting 
- Software Development 
- Open Source Products 
- Technical Documentation Services
 
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For more information about Minoru, contact: 

Minoru Development Corporation
Dave Scott
403-1888, Alberni Street
Vancouver BC Canada, V6G 1B3
+1.604.644.5194
Email: dscott@ibm.net
Web: http://www.minoru-development.com

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For more information about Open Source, contact: 

Open Source Organization: http://www.opensource.org  
 
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