From: Connect Public Relations <ConnectPR@connectpr.com>
To: "'corbet@lwn.net'" <corbet@lwn.net>
Subject: Caldera Sponsors Samba Client Library Development
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 12:56:03 -0700


CALDERA SPONSORS SAMBA CLIENT LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT
Library Will Enable Linux Developers to Integrate Applications with
Microsoft Networks

OREM, UT-December 19, 2000-Caldera Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALD), today
announced that they have contracted with Richard Sharpe of the Samba team to
create a client library that will make Linux and Microsoft integration
easier for developers.  The Caldera-funded project includes the development
of library source code, associated reorganization and reuse of Samba code
and documentation of the library application program interface (API).  As
part of the Samba project, the library and documentation will be available
under the General Public License (GPL).  Caldera's engineering group will
work with the Samba team to complete the project by February 2001.
"Richard Sharpe is perfectly suited for this project," said John Terpstra,
vice president of technology and Open Source strategist for Caldera Systems,
Inc.  "We believe this library built with Samba code will become the
standard for developers writing software that integrates with Microsoft
networks."
Linux and Microsoft integration is an industry-wide barrier that is removed
by the development of a Samba client library.  
"The benefit of this announcement to businesses and developers can be
summarized in one word - choice," said Bill Claybrook, research director for
Linux and Open Source software at the Aberdeen Group.  "A library that makes
Linux and Windows integration possible will encourage more developers to
choose Linux application and tool development.  The end result for
businesses is the choice to consider the best applications and tools from
either platform."
	Developers interested in more technical detail on the project can
visit the Samba Web page at .

Caldera Systems, Inc.
Caldera Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALD) is a "Linux for Business" technology
leader in developing and marketing successful Linux-based business
solutions, including its award-winning OpenLinux, NetWare for Linux, Linux
technical training, certification and support-with free 30-day phone support
and on-site consulting. Caldera OpenLearning Providers offer exceptional
distribution-neutral Linux training and certification based on Linux
Professional Institute (LPIÔ) certification standards. Caldera Systems
supports the open source community and is a leader in, and advocate of Linux
Standard Base (LSBä) and LPIÔ.

Caldera, Inc. was co-founded in 1994 by Ransom Love. Caldera Systems, Inc.
was founded by Ransom Love in 1998 to develop Linux-based business
solutions. Based in Orem, UT, Caldera Systems has offices and 1000+
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Contact:
Rick Pike			
Caldera Systems, Inc.			
rpike@calderasystems.com 			
(801) 765-4999 ext. 5816			
Fax: (801) 765-1313