From: Mary Carson <mary@planetuplink.com> To: "'lwn@lwn.net'" <lwn@lwn.net> Subject: 11/11 press release - LINUX Included in PlanetUplink Expansion Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 13:42:49 -0700 11/11/98 PRESS RELEASE: LINUX INCLUDED IN PLANETUPLINK EXPANSION Planet Computer nationally unveiled their newest business solution, PlanetUplink on Oct. 30th. PlanetUplink IBN (Internet Based Network) allows businesses to gain access to and share virtually any application or database simultaneously (real time) on almost any computer from their remote and multiple offices, globally, via the Internet. This week, Planet Computer announced the expansion of PlanetUplink to support Linux (server and client), in addition to the currently supported Macintosh, OS/2, UNIX (Solaris/Sparc, Solaris/x86, SGI, IBM, SCO, HP/UX, DEC, SunOS), Windows (Win95, NT, Windows CE, Win3.x), DOS and Java. CEO of Planet Computer, Cori Fountain states "We are very proud to add Linux to PlanetUplink. This expansion makes our service the most unique and complete business solution of its kind. PlanetUplink gives Linux a higher accessibility to businesses who want a vast selection of applications, yet want to use the Linux platform." "IBN and Internet computing fit the needs of small to mid-sized businesses and will continue to gain momentum in the industry as business owners come to expect the flexibility and reliability of hosted offices. PlanetUplink is the enterprise scaled solution at a small business price", said Mary Carson, CSM of Planet Computer. Mary A. Carson Corp.Sales Manager Planet Computer 910 16th St. Ste. 624 Denver, CO 80202 303-825-1778 mary@planetuplink.com www.planet-computer.com