From: "Keith Henning" <khenning@armed.net>
To: <lwn@lwn.net>
Subject: Armed Linux Distribution
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 19:35:52 -0500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Keith Henning
Armed Linux
(512) 452-7830
khenning@armed.net
http://www.armed.net

Armed Linux Releases First Distribution CD

AUSTIN, TX - September, 05, 1999 - Armed Linux launched its first full
release distribution on CD. The current shipping version is Armed Linx
Workstation Beta 1.1, and is available for purchase through their web
site <http://www.armed.net>;. Financial transactions are being processed
by CCNOW <http://www.ccnow.com>;. The cost of the CD is $9.99 plus
shipping and contains Armed Linux Workstation Beta 1.1, linux
documentation, and a host of General Public Licence (GPL) software.

The Armed Linux product is a full Linux operating system distribution
that has been customized to install on top of versions of Microsoft
Windows or any version of DOS. Positioned toward the new or beginning
Linux user, the beta version of their product has been available from
their web site for two months. Initial reaction to the product has been
more that favorable, bridging a gap in the Linux market for first time
users.

The final release version of the workstation release is due Fall, 1999.
A server version has been anounced and is currently under development.
Armed Linux Server should release to the public Fall, 1999. Downloads of
distributions are free via the Internet from the Armed Linux web site or
through its software mirror partners, Linuxberg
<http://www.linuxberg.com>; or UNC's Metalab <http://metalab.unc.edu>;.
OEM, custom, and corporate branded versions are available.

Armed Linux Workstation comes with the newest updates and patches. It is
also preconfigured to recognize and load drivers for most supported
hardware. It comes bundled with the popular Enlightenment desktop
<http://www.enlightenment.org>;, productivity, Internet, and multimedia
applications. A custom first run script helps tune the installation to
the user's computer and preferences.

Armed Linux, a small group of professional developers, has experience in
software and web design and support. Currently unfunded, they are open
to offers for venture capital. By offering a unique product, Armed Linux
is on the cutting edge of the Linux operating system development.

Armed Linux is located in Austin, Texas. The company has been in
existance for two months, and strives to provide the easiest to use
Linux distribution on the market. For additional information on Armed
Linux or the products that they offer visit their web site at
http://www.armed.net, call (512) 452-7830, or fax (305) 675-7965.


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