From:	 Julie Thornton <jewels@sunflower.com>
To:	 lwn@lwn.net
Subject: Linux International
Date:	 Tue, 26 Feb 2002 17:17:27 -0600

For immediate release

Contact:
Julie Thornton, Marketing Director
Linux International
785-423-3311
marketing@li.org

Linux International promoting Linux adoption in Telecommunication
markets with programs for Software Developers, Resellers, and IT Buyers.

Nashua, NH (February 20, 2002) -- Recognizing the opportunity for Linux
to penetrate vertical markets, Linux International (LI) announces the
launch of a vertical industry marketing initiative for Linux related
products and services. The initiative will promote creation of tools to
simplify Linux adoption, and will promote Linux education and awareness
among the Telecommunications industry.

While the telecommunications industry is the initial industry targeted
by LI's initiative, additional industries will be targeted in the uture.

Linux International, leveraging the value of its member companies will
conduct market research, publish software porting guides, migration
white papers, and solution guides for educating and informing the
telecommunication industry, related Independent Software Vendors (ISVs),
and reseller channel of the benefits of using or porting to the Linux
operating system.

"LI is responding to the changing world of technology", said Jon
"maddog" Hall, executive director of Linux International.  "This
initiative demonstrates the importance of building awareness of rock
solid Linux solutions in targeted industries.  We are pleased to work
with our members to collaborate in promotion of Linux-compatible
telecommunications industry solutions."

"We are pleased to work with Linux International and the Linux community
to further the adoption of Linux in the telecommunications market," said
Timothy D. Witham, lab director, Open Source Development Lab (OSDL).
"Linux International's efforts are complementary to the work of the OSDL
Carrier Grade Working Group in expanding the role of Linux in
applications that demand carrier grade functionality."

A Telecommunications Industry Advisory Councils being formed by Linux
International's participating member companies.  The TIAC will
contribute resources and oversee implementation of the program.   Three
companies have already joined the initiative:  Cyclades Corporation,
IBM,and Compaq.

To learn more about the program, contact Julie Thornton at 785-423-3311.

About Linux International:
LI is a global organization whose purpose is to advocate the growth and
adoption of the Linux operating system.  As the primary forum for
communication between Linux vendors, developers and users, Linux
International serves as the focused and trusted voice of a coordinated
Linux community.