From: "Cory R. Rauch" <deadbeat@optonline.net>
To: <letters@lwn.net>
Subject: DB-Box: Plug & Play Linux Database Server
Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:43:10 -0500


News Release
For Immediate Release
For More Info Contact
Cory R. Rauch
Sales & Marketing
Rauch Medien
sales@rauchmedien.com

Rauch Medien releases a plug & play database server & software
solution that can be accessed from any device connected to the network with
a web browser.

New York, USA - Rauch Medien (http://www.rauchmedien.com) announces
the release of there DB-Box product. The DB-Box when connected to network
offers a platform independent database solution designed for small and
medium sized businesses.

DB-Box Capabilities

DB-Box simply plugs into your existing network. Then from any of the
workstation the DB-Box appears as a regular web-site. Using a web-browser
you can construct a database that fits any task. Any device on your network
that has a web browser can then access this database. This offers complete
platform independent capability, and stability with proven technology used
on major web-sites. The database software is constructed completely in PHP
and MySQL running on Linux, and can handle up to 500 users. In addition,
The DB-Box comes complete with RAID level 0 data protection, and includes
an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that will safely shutdown the
computer during a power outage for added reliability.

Cost effective & easy to use

DB-Box is a complete database solution that does not require any additional
items. On average most companies spend a couple of thousand dollars on
database software alone that does not cover the cost of the server or
server OS software. Typical installation requires hefty licensing fees. The
DB-Box features an unlimited user license. In addition, The DB-Box does not
require an IT department to maintain. Once set-up it does not require any
user intervention. A DB-Box will save you money in both respects with a
price of only $1,275 (Tower).

Availability & System Requirements

The DB-Box will ship in February (2001), but can be ordered in advance via
our web-site at http://www.rauchmedien.com. It will
be available in both a Tower and 1U Rack-Mount chassis. It requires a
TCP/IP Protocol network, Ethernet RJ-45 10/100 Twisted Pair Cable, a hub or
switch, and the clients must have a web browser (4.0 and up recommended).

About Rauch Medien

Rauch Medien is based out of New York, USA, and produces various business
and consumer applications. Rauch Medien also maintains a computer tech site
called OSFAQ.com (http://www.osfaq.com).