From: Veranne Wong=20
  To: cool@lwn.net=20
  Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 12:11 PM
  Subject: Press Release - ASPLinux 7.1=20


   ASPLinux 7.1 Version Pushes Full Featured Solution for Fast-growing =
Enterprise and Internet Infrastructure Users
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  ASPLinux slogan said "Bringing Open Source Wave to Asia" to best =
describe it's commitment to the open source movement.=20
  Singapore - May 28, 2001 - ASPLinux Pte Ltd., leading company in =
Linux-based operating system and creates Linux-based solutions in =
development, announced today the availability of ASPLinux 7.1 with full =
featured solution for IT professionals, workstation users and =
developers. Customers can expect a new generation of robust and =
compatible Linux OS, excellent installation, services, and support. =20

  ASPLinux 7.1 is the latest in a long line of summary of all that Linux =
has had to offer today. As Linux continues to infiltrate businesses =
everywhere, ASPLinux 7.1 work towards to deliver the diverse need of =
different types of users. Most important, users should see an increase =
in overall performance to complement ASPLinux's cost and reliability =
advantages.=20

  IDC predicts that Linux should grow as a server operating environment =
at a 44.8% CAGR, capturing a 12.0% share and taking the no.2 position by =
2004 following the Windows NT/2000 platform. "As adoption of Linux into =
corporations grows massively, the opportunity for training and technical =
support become more significant." said Leon Kanter, Project Head of =
ASPLinux Development. "While focusing to add new version and =
functionality on Linux, ASPLinux has captured new opportunities to =
provide local Linux training, technical support program and professional =
services." added Leon.=20

  ASPLinux most significant breakthrough is Web Hosting Solution =
(www.asplinux.com.sg/en/service/hosting). The solution is pre-configured =
with ASPLinux Operating System, 100% Red Hat compatible GNU/Linux =
distribution, using HSPcomplete revolutionary technology to offer =
hosting service that delivers ease of use and solid performance. All =
administration and maintenance is browser-based or feature-rich GUI =
interface (Windows or GNU/Linux) for simplicity and ease of use. =
ASPLinux hosting plan include everything from shared hosting to =
high-availability cluster hosting.

  "In view of our Asia presence, it will be critical for us to establish =
and maintain strategic distribution channel and collaborative =
relationship with industry-leading hardware and software vendors, as =
well as enterprise solution provider. This will allow us to serve and =
increase our customer base effectively." said Azhar Kayani, Director of =
ASPLinux. "We speculate a total revenue of USD1.2 million this year, of =
which, 40% of the revenue will be constituted from ASPLinux Hosting =
Service." added Kayani.

  ASPLinux 7.1 will be available in first week of June at leading =
software retailers in Singapore and authorized resellers in the region.

  New Features and Benefits of ASPLinux 7.1

  Optimized for Linux workstations as well as servers, it comes with =
office suite, tools and numerous Linux applications

    a.. 2.2.19 and 2.4.2 kernel=20
    a.. Graphical Linux Shell (Gnome v.1.4, KDE v2.1)
    a.. Web Browser (Netscape Communicator)
    a.. Web Server (Apache)
    a.. Database Servers (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
    a.. Demo Games (Quake III Arena, Heavy Gear II, Heretic II, etc)
    a.. ASPLinux Installation program includes special utility called =
ASPDiskManager which prepares hard disk for ASPLinux installation =
without damaging the existing operating system and data loss
    a.. ASPLoader program provides the ability to choose which operation =
system you would like to use, using graphical interface with mouse =
support
    a.. EspressoDownload provides a reliable way to distribute the large =
installation over the Internet and could be interrupted during network =
installation any moment and can resume its installation process later.=20
  Hosting Service and Support=20
  ASPLinux team consists of GNU/Linux application programmers and Kernel =
developers who assist customers in optimizing open source platforms and =
applications for performance, reliability and availability. These =
personnel will provide customer with 24/7 support services that go =
beyond the standard technical support which customer would receive from =
other hosting providers.

  Linux Training & Certification=20
  ASPLinux offers comprehensive range of training and certification =
programs on GNU/Linux, open source software tools and programming =
languages. ASPLinux trainers have the deepest possible knowledge and =
expertise in ASPLinux as well as other GNU/Linux distributions.

  Availability=20
  ASPLinux 7.1 is available in three editions; all include ASPLinux =
operating system, installation manual and support. ASPLinux Deluxe =
Server/Workstation Edition includes StarOffice 5.2, Loki Games CD and =
user guides. All editions are available from software retailers in =
Singapore and authorized resellers in China, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia =
and Russia.

  Information on ASPLinux technical support program, hosting service and =
training are available at www.ASPLinux.com.sg

  About ASPLinux Pte Ltd=20

  ASPLinux Pte Ltd.- a leading software development company, delivers =
Linux-based operating system ASPLinux, and creates Linux-based =
solutions, which are capable to meet requirements to ISVs, ISPs, NSPs, =
HSPs, ASPs and Data Centres. The Official ASPLinux OS and related =
services are available directly from ASPLinux Pte Ltd, retail outlets in =
Singapore and authorized distributors in China, Indonesia, Korea, =
Malaysia and Russia. For more information, visit ASPLinux at =
www.asplinux.com.sg.=20

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  Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks of =
their respective owners.=20

  For more information, press only:

  Veranne Wong, Marketing and Alliance Manager, 65-220 0306 ext 156, =
veranne@asp-linux.com