Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 16:10:56 -0400
From: Kim Morrison <kem@e-smith.net>
To: lwn@lwn.net
Subject: e-smith press release

e-smith announces the release of the e-smith(tm) server and gateway

 -- an open source Internet server combining the power of Linux, the
cost-effectiveness of PC computers, and unprecedented ease of use. -- 


Ottawa, Ontario - April 617, 1999 - e-smith, inc.  announced the release
of its new thin server, called the e-smith server and gateway.  This
open source Linux distribution, when installed on PC-compatible computer
converts it automatically into a Internet server that provides web,
email, routing, and security services. Installation of the software is
completely automated and an attractive user interface makes
configuration and network administration easy.  Because the e-smith
server and gateway has been optimized for ease of use, it brings the
power and reliability of Linux within reach of small and medium sized
businesses that have no prior Linux experience.  

The e-smith server and gateway includes a CDROM, manual, and your choice
of technical support options.  An e-smith server and gateway with three
months of phone and email technical support costs US $195. 
Alternatively, you can purchase the product with one year of phone and
email support for US $390.  Finally, a media-only version of the e-smith
server and gateway, which includes documentation and CDROM but no
support or warranty, is available for US $40.  The e-smith server and
gateway can be downloaded at http://www.e-smith.net/download.

About e-smith, inc.
e-smith, inc. is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and has been in the
Internet server business since early 1998.  Formerly known as Powerframe
Internetworking, the e-smith team has extensive experience in developing
and deploying Internetworking technologies.  

For more information on e-smith, inc. and the e-smith server and
gateway, contact info@e-smith.net or visit their corporate web site at
http://www.e-smith.net.

-- 
kim morrison		director, sales & marketing 
e-smith, inc.		www.e-smith.net
(613) 236-0743		kem@e-smith.net