Date:	Fri, 24 Mar 2000 17:54:38 -0700
From:	"Jeff V. Merkey" <jmerkey@timpanogas.com>
To:	linux-kernel@vger.rutgers.edu,
Subject: NWFS Open Source for 2.2 and 2.4 Releases 3/27/00


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - US1

Timpanogas Research Group( Announces Release of the Open Source NWFS 2.2
NetWare File System on Linux 2.2 and 2.4 Kernels, and the NWFS-64 Open
Source File System for IA64 Linux.

Orem, Utah - March 27, 2000 - Timpanogas Research Group, Inc. located in
Orem, Utah is pleased to announce immediate availability of the NWFS 2.2
NetWare File System Open Source Code for Linux.  This release supports
Linux Kernels 2.0, 2.2, and 2.4.

NWFS 2.2 is a Virtual File System (VFS) Implementation of Novell's Native
NetWare File System for the Linux Platform. NWFS provides all the
capabilities of Novell's existing legacy NetWare 3.x and 4.x file systems
as well as NetWare 5. Included with the NWFS 2.2 Release for Linux is the
source code for the file system driver.  Utilities that allow users to
create and manage NetWare file systems, partitions, volumes and mirroring
configurations are available via TRG's web site at www.timpanogas.com or
FTP from 207.109.151.240.

Additionally, NWFS 2.2 is the first Symmetrical Multi-processing (SMP)
implementation of the Native NetWare File System, which allows users to
take advantage of the superior performance of SMP machines and Linux. Other
features of NWFS 2.2 include dynamic data redirection, hot-fixing, volume
striping, multiple namespace support, suballocation, and volume mirroring.

TRG is also announcing the NWFS-64 Open Source NetWare File System for IA64
Linux.  NWFS-64 is a 64-bit implementation of Novell's Native NetWare File
System on the Linux Platform.  NWFS-64 for Linux Kernel 2.4 and above will
be available Open Source from TRG's website at www.timpanogas.com June
2000.

Availability

The source code, binaries, and file system utilities for NWFS 2.2 for Linux
are available via ftp at 207.109.151.240, or can be downloaded from TRG's
web site at www.timpanogas.com.  The NWFS 2.2 File System Source Code is
being released under the GNU Public License, and is freely
re-distributable.  Customers can license NWFS 2.2 utilities via TRG's
website.  Brainshare 2000 Promotional price for the NWFS 2.2 file system
management tools for a single user license is $19.99 US until April 20,
2000.  Normal Retail for the NWFS 2.2 file system management tools for a
single user license is $29.99 US.

About Timpanogas Research Group

TRG is a Utah corporation located in Orem, Utah.  TRG develops technology
solutions for the networking, storage and clustering markets. For
information on Timpanogas Research Group, its products and services, visit
TRG's web site at www.timpanogas.com.

Note: Timpanogas Research Group, TRG and FENRIS are trademarks of
Timpanogas Research Group, Inc., in the United States and other
countries. All other registered trademarks, trademarks and service marks
are the property of their respective owners.

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Press Contact:
Jeff Merkey
Timpanogas Research Group, Inc.
Phone: (801) 222-9129
Cell: (801) 361-9907
Internet: jmerkey@timpanogas.com