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The device, which is expected to become widely available sometime this Fall, currently holds 32MB of memory with an additional 16MB available in Flash. It sports a 240x320 reflective TFT color display and multiple card slots. Communication with the device will be possible through IrDA, USB, and serial ports, along with an audio out headphone jack.

Amiga has already announced their plans to port and write Java applications for gaming, 2D, 3D, animation, video, and music to the new platform.

EuroLinux alliance on the Hague Convention. The EuroLinux Alliance has issued a press release on the dangers posed by the draft Hague Convention revision. EuroLinux fears that, among other things, the Convention could pave the way for the enforcement of U.S. laws in Europe - including software patents and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Have a look for more information.

IBM, Devgen analyze genomic data. Belgium-based biotech company Devgen NV has deployed IBM technology to conduct genetic research on a microscopic roundworm (C. elegans). This research is being done to help fight human diseases such as diabetes, depression and obesity. Devgen's new system includes a cluster of IBM eServer systems running Linux and AIX which is used to analyze genome information.

VMware Offers 2001 College Graduates Special. VMWare has announced a program for graduating college students to get a discount on VMWare Express. The discount drops the price to $20.01 from the retail price of $79.00.

Caldera Establishes Japanese Subsidiary. Caldera announced the formation of its Japanese subsidiary, Caldera K.K. The venture will be backed by Fujitsu and Hitachi.

Open source WAP/SMS gateway developer files for bankruptcy. Wapit, the Finish company that developed the Open Source WAP and SMS gateway Kannel has announced it is filing for bankruptcy after failing to secure a second round of funding. (Thanks to J.H.M. Dassen)

Linux Stock Index for May 31 to June 06, 2001

LSI at closing on May 31, 2001 31.96
LSI at closing on June 06, 2001 32.75

The high for the week was 32.85
The low for the week was 30.13

Press Releases:

Open source products

• BOCHS Project (): Bochs Release Major Upgrade (1.2).

• Covalent Technologies Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO): Covalent Technologies To Optimize Tomcat Java Technology-based Server for the Enterprise Market; Covalent to Include Tomcat in its Fast Start Apache Web Server products.

Distributions and bundled products

• ASPLinux (Singapore): ASPLinux 7.1.

• Caldera Systems, Inc. (OREM, Utah): Caldera Supports Over 1,000 Computers for Family Mart, Taiwan.

• Quintalinux Limited (HONG KONG): Quintalinux Limited to Provide Wireless Solutions for Notting Hill Project.

• SuSE (Borehamwood, Herts): SuSE Linux 7.1 available mid June.

• SuSE (Borehamwood, UK): SuSE Linux 7.2 Available for Intel Itanium Systems.

Proprietary Products for Linux

• Difinium (ATLANTA): Difinium to Provide Robust VoIP Solutions to SMB Market.

• LynuxWorks, Inc. (ATLANTA): Objective Interface Systems and LynuxWorks Announce ORBexpress C++ 2.3.2 for BlueCat Linux.

• Magma (CUPERTINO, Calif.): Magma Announces Blast Logic - New Product for Logic Designers.

• SCD Labs Incorporated (NEW YORK): SCD Labs Releases Systrol 3.0.

• Telelogic (SAN FRANCISCO): Telelogic CM Synergy 6.1 Captures and Automates Development Practices.

Hardware and bundled products

• Excel/Meridian Data Inc. (CARROLLTON, Texas): Excel/Meridian Data Inc. Launches Universal NAS Storage Appliance.

• HealthBlocks www.healthblocks.com (SANTA CLARA, Calif.): SONICblue's frontpath and HealthBlocks Announce Partnership.

• Hewlett-Packard Company (PALO ALTO, Calif.): HP Announces Virtual Disk Array and Software to Increase Storage Efficiency.

• Linux NetworX (SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH): Linux NetworX Announces Support For AMD's Multiprocessor Architecture.

• Sharp Corporation (SAN FRANCISCO): Sharp Developer Program for Upcoming PDA Announced At JavaOne Conference.

• Sharp Corporation (SAN FRANCISCO): Sharp Selects Lineo Embedix for Next Version of Handheld Devices.

• Sharp Corporation (SAN FRANCISCO): Sharp Corporation Announces Alliance Discussions for Java/Linux Applications At JavaOne Conference.

• SSP Solutions (IRVINE, Calif.): SSP Solutions Selects Broadcom Digital Set-top Box Reference Design to Integrate SSP Embassy Technology; SSP Taps Wave Systems for Development and Integration.

• XINIT (LONDON): XINIT releases next-gen 1U servers.

Products and Services Using Linux

• Silicon Valley Research, Inc. (SAN JOSE, Calif.): Silicon Valley Research Releases Linux Version of GARDS on e*ECAD.

• everStor (ANAHEIM, Calif.): everStor Introduces Replicator -- Enterprise-level Management, Replicating and Archiving Software.

• IBM (): IBM Offers End-to-End Linux Solutions for Telecommunications Industry.

• Lineo, Inc. (SAN FRANCISCO, JavaOne): Embedded Industry Leaders Establish Open Standards Java and Linux Platform for Device Manufacturers.

• MandrakeSoft (PASADENA, Calif. and PARIS): MandrakeSoft Unfolds Linux Security Strategy, Announces a New Family of Products Branded MandrakeSecurity.

• WhiteCross Systems (BRACKNELL, England, and SAN FRANCISCO): WhiteCross Moves Data Reporting and Analysis to Linux Platform.

Products With Linux Versions

• Aduva (PALO ALTO, Calif.): Aduva Introduces System Management Solutions For SuSE Linux; Network-Based Service Automates Management of Single and Multi-System SuSE Linux Installations.

• Aladdin Systems, Inc. (Watsonville, CA): Aladdin Announces StuffIt OneSource Licensing.

• IMA (): IMA offers Cc:Mail gateway for IEMS5 users.

• MSC.Software Corporation (SANTA ANA, Calif.): MSC.Marc 2001 Offers Scalable Performance and New Simulation Capabilities; Now Also Available Online Through MSC.Software's Simulation Center.

• Sitraka Software (SAN FRANCISCO): Sitraka Software Announces DeployDirector Support for JNLP Standard.

• Silicon Perspective Corporation (SANTA CLARA, Calif.): Silicon Perspective Corporation Ports Tools to Linux.

• Cambia Networks (ATLANTA): Cambia Networks Announces First Open 3G CDMA Packet Data System for Bridging Mobile Devices to the Internet.

Java Products

• ACCESS (SAN FRANCISCO & TOKYO): ACCESS Develops Browser for SHARP PDA Based on Java/Linux.

• Ensim Corporation (SUNNYVALE, Calif.): Ensim and Sun to Automate the Provisioning and Management of Java Web Application Infrastructures by Hosting Providers.

• esmertec, inc. (ZURICH, Switzerland): esmertec Releases Jbed Virtual Machine on Embedded Linux.

• Gentleware (HAMBURG, Germany): Gentleware Integrates Poseidon for UML into Forte for Java IDE.

• Insignia Solutions (SAN FRANCISCO): Insignia Makes Java Technology Immediately Available For Compaq iPAQ Pocket PCs.

• Object Design (BURLINGTON, Mass.): Object Design Debuts Javlin for Linux.

Books & Training

• Red Hat, Inc. (RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.): Red Hat to Offer Industry-Leading Training for Linux Kernel.

Partnerships

• Bynari (DALLAS): Bynari Named IBM Business Partner.

• LinuxMall.com (HOUSTON): LinuxMall.com and TechTV's The Screen Savers Go Penguin Crazy.

• Lutris EAS 4 Enterprise (BILLERICA, Mass. and SANTA CRUZ, Calif.): Evidian, Lutris Technologies Partner.

• LynuxWorks, Inc. (ATLANTA): LynuxWorks Operating System Ensures Pulsar Communications Will Meet Aggressive Product Schedule.

Personnel & New Offices

• Nemein Solutions (): Petri Kuusela appointed as Nemein's CEO.

• Penguin Computing (SAN FRANCISCO): Penguin Computing Names Nancy Rockett-Schultz as Director of e-Commerce.

• Sleepycat Software, Inc (LINCOLN, Mass.): Sleepycat Software welcomes new VP Sales.

Financial Results

• Caldera International, Inc. (OREM, Utah): Caldera International Reports Second Quarter Results.

Other

• Austin Info Systems, Inc. (AUSTIN, Texas): Austin Info Systems Releases Its Second Major Product of the Year.

• Symantec (CUPERTINO, Calif.): Symantec Internet Security Experts to Present At Industry Leading Conferences.

• Sendmail, Inc. (EMERYVILLE, Calif.): Sendmail, Inc. Receives 2001 Computerworld Honors 21st Century Achievement Award.

Section Editor: Michael J. Hammel.

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