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Linux and Business

ActiveState Python, Komodo news. In this note to the Python-dev mailing list, Mark Hammond announced that ActiveState had dropped its work with Python and the Komodo development environment. While it did, unfortunately, drop Mr. Hammond's job, the former is not true. David Ascher has posted a clarification on what is happening with Python at ActiveState in response to Mark Hammond's note (above). ActiveState remains committed to the Python language, and is continuing to develop Python-oriented products (including Komodo). Hard times have hit ActiveState like everywhere else, but it could be worse.

ActiveState's ASPN Tcl. ActiveState has announced the availability of "ASPN Tcl," a value-added packaging of Tcl, related tools, cookbooks, and services.

Creatures Internet Edition now shipping. For the gamers out there: Creatures Internet Edition is now being shipped by Linux Game Publishing.

The 'HomeBase' Linux-based Internet computer. OEone and Future Power have announced the availability of the "HomeBase" Internet computer. The system is based on Linux and the Mozilla browser, and it comes complete with a TV tuner for a complete video experience.

XPloy 2.3 from Trustix. Trustix has announced the release of XPloy 2.3, its system administration product. XPloy supports a number of Linux distributions.

Turbolinux joins the Atlas Project. Turbolinux has put out a press release proclaiming its involvement in the Atlas Project, which is working on porting Linux to large 64-bit systems (such as Intel's upcoming McKinley processor).

MandrakeSoft Shareholder Newsletter. The December Newsletter for MandrakeSoft shareholders is out. The company lost 13.5 million Euros on revenue of 3.6 million. Much of the loss is attributed to the (now abandoned) e-learning initiative. The company still plans to reach a break-even state by the end of the current fiscal year.

LPI-News, December 2001. The latest LPI-News is out. This month's issue includes Level 1 and Level 2 topics, news from Japan and much more.

Linux Stock Index for December 20 to December 26, 2001.
LSI at closing on December 20, 2001 ... 30.40
LSI at closing on December 26, 2001 ... 30.94

The high for the week was 30.94
The low for the week was 30.40

Linux Stock Index for December 27 to January 02, 2002.
LSI at closing on December 27, 2001 ... 30.90
LSI at closing on January 02, 2002 ... 31.55

The high for the week was 31.55
The low for the week was 30.88

Press Releases:

Proprietary Products for Linux

• The Portland Group (PORTLAND, Ore.): The Portland Group announces PGI CDK 3.3 Cluster Development Kit.

Linux PC Hardware

• ATI Technologies Inc. (MARKHAM, Ontario): ATI Ships FIRE GL 8800 Workstation Graphics Boards; New Mid-Range Offering Will Appear in Upcoming Hewlett-Packard Technical Workstations.

Embedded Linux Products

• SnapGear Inc. (SALT LAKE CITY, Utah): SnapGear Announces New USB/PCMCIA Reference Design.

Products and Services Using Linux

• St. Bernard Software (SAN DIEGO): St. Bernard Software Partners With I-Silver Inc. to Provide Continuity of Service to InterGate Customers.

Java Products

• IBM (SOMERS, N.Y. & WALLDORF, Germany): HP, IBM and SAP Ease Web Services Publication with UDDI and Java; Industry Leaders Promote Web Services Adoption with UDDI Technology Upgrade for Java Developers.

Books & Documentation

• Prime Time Freeware (San Bruno, CA): DOSSIER series of document collections for Free and Open Source software.

Other

• Netcraft (): December 2001 Netcraft Web Server Survey.

Section Editor: Rebecca Sobol.

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