Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 18:18:31 -0800 From: John Lindal <jafl@newplanetsoftware.com> To: <lwn@lwn.net> Subject: Beta Release of System G Los Angeles, Calif. March 2, 2001 - New Planet Software announces the beta release of its System G utility software. As noted in a previous announcement, this release applies New Planet's new licensing model. System G provides an elegant, graphical interface to the Linux file system that makes it easy to manipulate files and directories. Beta release 1 of version 2.0.0 incorporates these exciting new features: * Improved interface to file bindings and for running commands. * Auto-mounting of disks when the associated directory is opened * Format UNIX and DOS floppy disks. * Move/copy files by dropping on iconified windows. * Improved interface to trash can. * Improved updating of directory contents when working over NFS. * On-line help is now searchable. * Support for European languages that even allows translation without recompilation * Works with Gnome and KDE session managers This time-limited beta release is available free for testing at http://www.newplanetsoftware.com/systemg/. Contact information is provided on the web pages. New Planet Software is eager to receive your feedback on the new features. ---------- New Planet Software, Inc. is a software development company dedicated to intelligently designed, powerful, and robust Linux software development tools and applications. Contact: Bob Kruger, CEO & Chairman Post Office Box 7634 Los Angeles, CA 91346 Phone: 1.818.634.1574 Fax: 1.818.832.5226 Email: sales@newplanetsoftware.com New Planet Software, JX Development Suite, JX, Code Crusader, and Code Medic are trademarks of New Planet Software. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other product names or services mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.