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More software goes open-source:

Boulder Software Foundry announced that it is embracing the Open Source model of software distribution and will extend the capabilities of its Flashpoint Application Server Technology to the Open Source community. Flashpoint is currently available for Linux.

Lamar Owen sent in a nice summary covering the July 9th announcement that AOL had released the source code for AOLserver under an open source license. The summary covers the development history of AOLserver, its functionality, and, of course, the license under which it has been released. "AOL ammended the Mozilla Public License (MPL) and called the result the AOLserver Public License (APL). One of the clauses states that derived works can be released either under the APL or under the GPL -- programmer's discretion."

Linux in embedded systems and other small devices:

Linux as a great prototyping tool for embedded-hardware designs is the subject of an article in the June issue of Electronic Design. "This article describes how MCG plans to use Linux as a proof-of-concept tool on our new high-availability (HA) CompactPCI-based systems. (HA systems are defined as systems that are running 99.999% of the time.)"

The new Pia (Personal Internet Appliance) will be unveiled before a live national (USA) network television audience on Good Morning America, Thursday, July 15, 1999. Here's where you can find the press release about the EBIZ Enterprises' Linux-based PIA.

Rebel.com is set to unveil the first server computer based on the diminutive NetWinder line the company acquired from Corel. NetWinder computers use Red Hat Linux and are based on Intel's StrongARM chip, lauded for being powerful without requiring a lot of electricity. The NetWinders themselves are 9.5 inches tall and 2 inches wide, though rack-mountable versions also are available.

More support, service, and training:

Penguin Computing, manufacturer of reliable Linux systems, announced that it will begin offering sales and technical support in Spanish, French, Japanese, Vietnamese, Turkish, Italian, Hebrew, Chiuchow, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai, Cambodian, German and Russian as well as English.

Linux vendor Red Hat Software announced a partnership with training specialist Global Knowledge that is aimed at establishing Linux credentials for developers. The training will be available in 15 cities across the U.S. and Canada starting in September.

Other stuff:

We have the Linux Professional Institute News for 14 July 1999.

Borland has created a Linux developer survey, intended to help them shape future Borland Linux development tools. The survey will only cover Linux development. You can get more information, and find a link to the survey from here.

Amiga chooses the Linux kernel for the core of their new Amiga Operating Environment (OE). Apparently the concept didn't fit too well with many in the Amiga community. Here's an example of the feedback. And here's Amiga's respnse. "I simply don't believe we can gain enough momentum without tapping into the Linux momentum. Linux will give us continuous access to new technology and components as they are released. " [Thanks to Robert Knop]

IDC Japan's prediction of continued growth in market share for Linux was described by the Andover News Network. "On an estimated 2,200 machines in 1998, IDC predicts the Linux user-base will expand to 10,000 servers in the current year, 22,000 in 2000, 34,000 in 2001, 50,000 in 2002 and 65,000 in 2003. The predictions represent a compound annual growth rate over the next five years of 97 percent."

Press Releases:

Adaptec, Inc.'s Ultra160/m SCSI drivers are now embedded in Red Hat Linux 6.0.
Compatible Systems Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with Data General Corporation of Westboro, Mass. under which Data General will perform on-site installation and maintenance of Compatible Systems' IntraPort family of VPN Access Servers.
HELIOS Software GmbH announced its network and prepress server software now fully supports multiple processors running the Linux operating system on Pentium-based computers.
IBM provided fans with the best seats in the house at Wimbledon via a web site. IBM's DB2 Univeral Database for Linux, was one of many products used in the creation of this web site.
Kasten Chase Applied Research announced that its VersaPath Web-to-host product will support the Linux operating system and Java client technology.
The MERIT Project is conducting a survey at CA-World 1999 on the manageability of Linux platforms.
Metrowerks, Inc. and SuSE, Inc. announced their partnership to provide CodeWarrior software development tools for the SuSE Linux operating system.
OnChannel, Inc. developer of operating system software for sub-$199 set-top PCs, announced the introduction of the OS 2000 Beta Test Program for PC manufacturers. OnChannel OS 2000 is derived from Linux.
Pericom presents a wide range of X windows based emulations now available for the Linux operating system.
Phobos Corporation announced shipment of its P1000 Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card with support for PhobosLink Trunking Software on UNIX, Linux and NT servers.
Quantified Systems announced the release of Urchin ASAP 2.0 for Apple's new Mac OS X Server. Urchin is the first web statistics system to be developed for the new OS and Urchin ASAP is free. It will run on most systems, including Linux.
TechRepublic announced the addition of Mark Hall's UNIX RIOT Column to its site. UNIX RIOT is a weekly "insider" column that covers the UNIX and Linux market.
TechRepublic announced the addition to its site of two in-depth information products for IT professionals considering implementation of two of today's hottest software packages -- Linux and Office 2000.
Ultera Systems introduced its most advanced product, LibraryMaster, a SCSI-based automated tape library. It works with all tape technologies, including DLTtape, AIT, Mammoth and SLR, as well as the forthcoming LTO and it operates transparently with the leading backup software on a variety of operating systems, including the major UNIX platforms, NetWare, Windows NT and Linux.
VSI (V-Systems Inc.) announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Red Hat Inc. to provide Red Hat Linux users with the reliable network fax capabilities of the VSI-FAX Gold Series.
X10 (USA) Inc. providers of solutions for home automation, security, and entertainment, has teamed with freshmeat.net to offer its loyal members the chance to receive one free Firecracker Kit.

Section Editor: Rebecca Sobol.

July 15, 1999

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