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Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 10:59:25 -0500 (CDT)
From: <jhaas@www.linuxppc.org>
To: jhaas@www.linuxppc.org
Subject: [Announce] LinuxPPC Inc. unleashes LinuxPPC 1999 Q3
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LinuxPPC Inc. unleashes LinuxPPC 1999 Q3
Upgrade to major Linux distribution includes enhancements for Blue G3 and
iMacs, x86 emulation software.
MADISON, Wisc. -- September 13, 1999 -- LinuxPPC Inc. has rolled out its
newest release, LinuxPPC 1999 Q3. This new version of the most popular
Linux/PowerPC distribution incorporates major upgrades for Apple G3
computers, important security fixes, and continues to improve on its
famous ease of installation.
Among the major features are:
- Built-in ATI RAGE 128 video card drivers.
- Special kernels for Blue & White Power Mac G3 and 1999 PowerBook
G3.
- Sound and video fixes for iMac and Blue G3 computers.
- Bochs x86 emulation software.
- Updated gcc, glibc, GNOME, and trackpad utilities.
- Full installation manual in PDF format.
LinuxPPC 1999 Q3 is available for sale immediately, priced at $32.00.
Users who have purchased any previous version of LinuxPPC, including the
1997 and 1998 releases, can upgrade to LinuxPPC 1999 Q3 for $20.00.
About LinuxPPC Inc.
LinuxPPC Inc., headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, develops and
distributes LinuxPPC 1999, the most popular and prominent Linux
distribution for PowerPC computers. The company dealt a body blow to
Windows 2000 in the recent LinuxPPC Security Challenge, in which a Power
Mac 9500 running LinuxPPC bested a 500 MHz Pentium III running Windows 2000.
The company continues to sponsor development of Linux on PowerPC through
major hardware donations to Linux developers and development groups.
Contact Information:
Jeff Carr
LinuxPPC Inc.
414-427-8555
jcarr@linuxppc.com
PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation and
is used under license therefrom.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
Apple, iMac, Mac, PowerBook, and Power Mac are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer Inc.