Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2000 18:06:22 +0000
From: David Killick <David.Killick@metalicom.demon.co.uk>
To: lwn@lwn.net
Subject: [Fwd: Demon Server Hosting]

This mail comes from my ISP's announce mailing list.
They are apparantly using Linux on Cobalt servers for their hosting.

"Malcolm S. Muir" wrote:

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> I am pleased to announce the launch of a new Demon product - Demon
> Server Hosting.
>
> Demon Server Hosting provides you with the reliability, power and
> functionality of a server dedicated to your organisation.
>
> Your server will be located in our secure, state of the art Internet
> Data Centre connected to our dedicated, high bandwidth national
> data network with round-the-clock technical support for the hardware
> and operating systems.
>
> You will have full control of not only the content and applications,
> but the administration too - without the costs and complications
> associated with managing your own server.  You can therefore focus
> on building your business and brand online and leave the upkeep and
> maintenance to Demon.
>
> Host hardware is the Cobalt RaQ 3i, which is a purpose designed
> web-hosting appliance. In addition the integration of the Linux
> based operating system gives a very stable platform with extensive
> Internet functionality.
>
> Demon provides a comprehensive range of pre-installed software and
> functions specifically customised to ensure a feature rich service
> that is reliable and safe.
>
> Other Cobalt RaQ 3i features:
>
>    * Apache web-server with integrated support for CGI and Perl
>      scripting plus FrontPage Server Extensions.
>
>    * 56bit SSL for enhanced security.
>
>    * Mail server supporting POP3, IMAP4 & SMTP protocols plus group
>      mailing lists, vacation replies, automatic forwarding, scheduled
>      email delivery and retrieval, and multi-drop support.
>
>    * File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Secure Shell (SSH) and Telnet are
>      supported.
>
>    * 13GB Hard Drive with 10.5GB storage space available.
>
>    * Many web sites can be hosted on one RaQ 3i, 50 is a suggested
>      limit.
>
> Bandwidth options are available from a standard 512kbs connection to
> 2Mbs, all unmetered.
>
> Price is GBP 250 set-up and GBP 275 (excluding VAT) per month (set-up
> waived for annual payment) with extra bandwidth options available.
>
> More information can be found at
>
>      http://www.demon.net/serverhosting/
>
> or by contacting our Business Sales team on 0800 027 3737 or by
> emailing netsales@demon.net
>
> Malcolm Muir
> Demon Internet
>
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> Malcolm S. Muir                                   Demon Internet Ltd.
> Sunderland                                        322 Regents Park Road
> England                                           London N3 2QQ
>
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