Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:48:02 +0300
Subject: SOT unveils BestLinux.org and joins Linux International
From: "SOT Finnish Software Engineering Ltd." <pr@sot.com>


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SOT UNVEILS NEW DEVELOPER SITE AND JOINS LINUX INTERNATIONAL

Technology Center Hermia, Tampere, Finland - September 1, 2000

SOT, publisher of the #1 Linux in Finland - the home country of 
Linux and Linus - has today unveiled their new Best Linux
developers' site, BestLinux.org and joined Linux International
as a sponsoring corporate member.

"The last T-1 beta program was a global success in 1999. We had 
over 3200 beta testers. The unveiling today of new developer site 
takes us to the next level, where we are sharing our internal
specifications with the Linux community. This is probably the first
time ever any commercially operated company has gone beyond open
source and started making wide open development. I also want to
thank all the volunteers, without whose endless effort the review 
success would not have been possible." commented Mr. Santeri 
Kannisto, CTO, SOT. He has also taken a seat on the board of 
directors at Linux International.

SOT's Linux Distribution, called Best Linux, is built to be an
easy-to-use, reliable and secure solution for desktop users 
who want to fully utilize the power of the Linux operating system.

"It appears to be extremely stable, and is very well suited for
typical home user. I would definitely recommend it for new users,
as well as for experienced Linux experts.", part of
Linuxberg/Tucows' review of Best Linux 2000.
http://linux.tucows.com/conhtml/preview/77932.html

The current version of SOT's Linux distribution is Best Linux 2000,
which recently received a full 5-penguin rating in a Linuxberg/Tucows
review.  SOT is fully committed to continue making Linux easier for
desktops - and a real challenger for the currently dominant OS.


About Linux

Linux is a virus-free, co-operatively developed operating system 
used worldwide. It was started by Mr. Linus Torvalds in Finland 
in 1991. Applications of Linux vary from desktop use to fully 
functional UNIX workstations and Internet servers. The difference 
between Linux and other operating systems is that Linux is open 
source software. Best Linux is developed and maintained under 
GPL license and a freely distributable version with source code 
is available on the Internet, free-of-charge.


About Linux International

Linux International (LI) is a non-profit vendor organization that was
formed in 1994 to promote Linux to users of computers everywhere.
One of it's many tasks is managing Linux Trademark - at the request
of linus Torvalds, LI maintains a  mechanism to police and validate
term "Linux", trying to keep it available for  every reasonable use. 
LI has both company members and affiliated members from  all over the
world. For further information on LI, please see our web site at 
www.li.org


About Linuxberg/Tucows

Tucows is a leading distributor of e-business services and
applications on the Internet. With a network of more than 3,700
Internet Service Providers, Web hosting companies and Domain Name
Resellers in more than 90 countries around the world, we believe
Tucows to be the largest network of its kind. The Tucows site 
offers over 40,000 software titles in libraries located around 
the world, providing users with a fast, local download. 


About SOT Finnish Software Engineering Ltd.

Founded in 1991, SOT is based in Finland, where it makes the Best 
Linux distribution. SOT counts among their customers large 
organisations such as Nokia and Sonera. Working in cooperation 
with a huge team of research, academic and commercial software 
development volunteers over the Internet, SOT's goal is to build 
an easier, more advanced distribution of the Linux operating 
system that is suitable for desktops. Along with the operating 
system SOT offers Linux training, commercial support and 
consulting services to customers exploiting the power of Linux. 
SOT's own hardware manufacturing operations in Tampere, Finland 
enable it to provide complete ready-to-use Linux solutions and 
ensure a unique up-to-date knowledge of hardware among Linux
distribution makers.

LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. Best Linux is a registered
trademark of SOT. All other names and trademarks are the property of 
their respective owners. 


Reviews encouraged.


Additional information:

Best Linux      http://bestlinux.net
                http://bestlinux.org
SOT             http://www.sot.com
LI		http://www.li.org


Contact:        Mr. Santeri Kannisto
                telephone +358 400 833 982
                fax +358 401 833 982
                e-mail sk@sot.com

Press samples:  Mr. Erno Rasanen
                telephone +358 400 509 775
                e-mail er@sot.com



Mr. Erno Rasanen

SOT Finnish Software Engineering Ltd.
Hermiankatu 8E
FIN-33720  TAMPERE
Finland

Telephone +358 3 316 5544
(direct) +358 3 316 5922
fax +358 3 316 5959
mobile phone +358 400 509775
mobile fax +358 401 509775

e-mail Erno.Rasanen@sot.com