From: skud@netizen.com.au
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 11:46:04 +1100
To: lwn@lwn.net
Subject: Netizen offers Linux/Open Source support in Australia


NETIZEN ANNOUNCE OPEN SOURCE SUPPORT CONTRACTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Netizen, a Melbourne-based IT consultancy specialising in Open Source
software, announced today that it will be offering system support
contracts for Linux, FreeBSD, and other Open Source systems for 
Australian clients.

Netizen's support contracts cover everything from installation and
configuration of operating systems and server software to maintenance, 
programming, and security audits and updates.

Not only operating systems are covered; Netizen also provide support for
web server software such as Apache, Squid proxy servers, Open Source
databases, programming and web development tools, and mail servers such 
as sendmail, qmail and postfix.  

Netizen's services also include consulting, software development and 
training, ensuring complete solutions for customers.

"We expect that these support contracts will be particularly attractive 
to small business," said Netizen CEO Kirrily Robert.  "Many companies
perceive a lack of support for Open Source software, and we hope this
will help."  Netizen's move follows a recent trend towards support for
Linux and other Open Source technologies from such companies as
Linuxcare and RedHat.

The support contracts, which are priced from AU$160 per month, provide
phone, email or on-site support by qualified, experienced systems
administrators.


For more information, contact Netizen

Email:		support@netizen.com.au 
Web: 		http://netizen.com.au/services/support/
Telephone:	+61 3 9614 0949 
Fax: 		+61 3 9614 0948

-- 
Kirrily Robert --  -- http://netizen.com.au/
Internet and Open Source Development, Consulting and Training
Level 13, 500 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9614 0949  Fax +61 3 9614 0948