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April 1999 <I>Linux Journal</I>
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<P> 
The April issue of <A HREF="http://www.linuxjournal.com/"><I>Linux
Journal</I></A> will be hitting the newsstands March 12.
This issue focuses on Network Computing with a review of Corel's Netwinder
and articles on FlowNET a high-performance network solution, 
Network administration using AWK tools, and an interview with John Ousterhout,
creator of Tcl/TK.
<I>Linux Journal</I> now has articles that appear "Strictly On-Line".
Check out the Table of Contents at
<A HREF="http://www.linuxjournal.com/issue60/index.html">
http://www.linuxjournal.com/issue60/index.html</A> for articles in this
issue as well as links to the on-line articles. 
To subscribe to <I>Linux Journal</I>, go to <A
HREF="http://www.linuxjournal.com/ljsubsorder.html">
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Debian Logo Contest
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Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 20:38:26 -0500<BR> 
Debian Project,
<A HREF="http://www.debian.org/">http://www.debian.org/</A> 
<P>
The Debian project is in the process of looking for a new logo.  Currently 
Debian has a semi-official logo, which can be seen at
<A HREF="http://www.debian.org/logos/debianlogo-2.jpg">http://www.debian.org/logos/debianlogo-2.jpg</A>. As a majority of Debian 
developers are not happy with the current logo, we are searching for a new 
logo to replace the current one using a GIMP logo contest.  Submission 
information and other details are available at <A HREF="http://contest.gimp.org/">http://contest.gimp.org/</A>.  
<P>
Debian would like to have two logos: one logo with a very liberal license 
that everyone is free to use (for example on webpages, shirts, etc.), and 
a more official logo with a restricted license which can only be used on 
official Debian items (like CD's produced from the official ISO-images).  
Please note both license are not finished yet.
<P>
The winning logo will be decided on by the Debian developers. Since there 
are a lot of active developers it may take as long as 3-4 weeks after the 
end of the contest to decide who the winner is.
<P>
For more information: 
<A HREF="mailto:press@debian.org">press@debian.org</A> 

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Invitation to Join Freedom of Choice Project
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Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 05:20:52 -0500<BR> 
The Freedom of Choice Project is a co-operative effort between IACT and 
James Capone, an IACT member as well as devoted user of Linux, who created 
the entire project at his own Linux website. In the project's first week, 
over 5000 people had participated in the Freedom of Choice consumer poll. 
With help from IACT, James Capone now is expanding the poll to reach users 
of _all_ platforms.
<P>
As you know, all computer users certainly are affected by an ongoing 
problem in the computer market: Microsoft still maintains an exclusive 
distributorship with PC makers such as Compaq, Dell, Gateway etc.. Those 
companies pre-install or "bundle" MSFT software on the majority of new PCs 
we buy. Once the MSFT software is pre-installed, we may decide to delete it 
and then fight to get a refund, but that approach still won't get to the 
root of the problem.
<P>
The Freedom of Choice project is our grass-roots, long-term solution. By 
using the Internet as it was designed-- to bring together small groups like 
ours into a larger, stronger and unique network-- we're going to defend the 
fundamental right of consumers everywhere to choose any and all software 
that is installed on the new computers they buy.
<P>
We want to give users of all platforms the chance to _send a direct 
message_ to the PC makers, to demand that the companies fully respect every 
consumer's right to choose.
<P>
For more information:<BR> 
James Capone, <A HREF="mailto:linuxos@iname.com">linuxos@iname.com</A> <BR> 
The Freedom of Choice Poll, <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/Linux/company.html">
http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/Linux/company.html</A> <BR> 
Diane Gartner <A
HREF="mailto:dgwhiz@earthling.net">dgwhiz@earthling.net</A><BR> 
IACT's Freedom of Choice page: <A HREF="http://pages.cthome.net/iact/iact-tell.html">
http://pages.cthome.net/iact/iact-tell.html</A> 

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LinuxArchives.com
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Date: Fri, 05 Feb 1999 17:12:14 -0800<BR> 
LinuxArchives.com has been launched at 
<a href="http://www.linuxarchives.com/" eudora="autourl">www.linuxarchives.com</a>.
It is a software archive dedicated strictly to Linux software. The site is
organized into specific categories, and also features a search engine
that makes finding programs fast and easy. Most of the software is
submitted directly by the manufacturers and it updated frequently.
The site should be a valuable resource for Linux
users, and Aceweb Internet will be working to ensure that it
grows at a pace that is in step with the ever changing needs of the Linux
community.
<P> 
For more information:<BR> 
Tony Ferrara, <A HREF="mailto:tonyf@aceweb.net">tonyf@aceweb.net</A> 

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Debian based CUTE 2000 Server exhibited
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Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:08:29 -0500<BR> 
CUTE 2000, an all-in-one Linux based server was exhibited at the NET & COM 
'99 show.  It is based on Debian GNU/Linux, and includes software for 
functions such as DNS, WWW, SMTP, FTP, SAMBA, NETATALK, DHCP and others.  
<P> 
For more information:<BR> 
<A HREF="http://www.NikkeiBP.AsiaBizTech.com/Database/1999_Feb/08/Mor.02.gwif.html">
http://www.NikkeiBP.AsiaBizTech.com/Database/1999_Feb/08/Mor.02.gwif.html</A> 
<BR>Debian, <A HREF="http://www.debian.org/">http.//www.debian.org/</A> 

GLUE: Groups of Linux Users Everywhere
<P>
GLUE has added a number of new benefits in recent months to attract new
groups, and is working hard to give our current member groups an
excellent level of service. New benefits include: special subscription
rate to the TPJ and LJ for registered GLUE LUG members, a set of the LJ
archive CD-ROMs, Red Hat Linux, and TCL Blast. GLUE also continues to very
graciously sponsored by Caldera Systems, with their Open Linux
distribution, and Enhanced Software Technologies, with their BRU Backup
and Restore Utilities. I'm working with Linux user groups to find out what
other ways GLUE can contribute, from web resources, to inviting other
vendors to particpate. The glue-list@ssc.com mailing list is available for
discussion among LUGs.
<P>
Linux Users can find a user group with our Group Locator pages, or post to
find or form one of their own. These listings pages are updated and
confirmed frequently, and are very comprehensive. Listing are free to all
groups, not just those registered for GLUE membership.
<P>
GLUE is a project of SSC Inc, publishers of Linux Journal. GLUE was 
implemented to provide a world-wide member group for Linux User Groups.  
GLUE member groups receive a subscription, materials for promoting and 
developing their group, a way of advertising their group in a global 
setting, list-serv and Linux Group location services, and discounts and 
samples from SSC and Linux Journal. Other vendors also offer special 
benefits or discounts to GLUE's member groups. Any LUG can have a free 
listing in the Linux Group location section, and Linux users can post to 
the site to find and form new groups in their area.
<P> 
For more information:<BR> 
<A HREF="http://www.ssc.com/glue/">http://www.ssc.com/glue/</A>
Clarica Grove, <A HREF="mailto:glue@ssc.com">glue@ssc.com</A>

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Linux Hardware Solutions to support Debian Project
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<P>
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 12:51:21 -0500<BR> 
 Linux Hardware Solutions, Inc. a premier supplier of Linux systems and 
service announce support for the Debian Project of Software in the Public 
Interest, Inc.
<P>
 The support comes in the form of a Linux Hardware Solution PS350RR-100 
RAID rackmount server with 256 MB RAM attached to a dedicated colocation 
connection at Mindspring Enterprises' data center in Atlanta, Georgia to 
act as the new ftp.debian.org server.
 <P> 
For more information:<BR> 
Linux Hardware Solutions, Inc., <A HREF="http://www.linux-hw.com/">
http://www.linux-hw.com/</A> <BR> 
Debian GNU/Linux, <A HREF="http://www.debian.org/">http://www.debian.org/</A> 

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Subject: Dan Quayle or Linus Torvalds for President
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 14:52:40 -0700<BR> 
Even If you sat out the 60s, missed the March On Washington, or the Windows
Refund Protest, you can still voice your vote for freedom--specifically, 
the freedom to use the Open Source computer operating system, Linux. 
As noted in this morning's Wall Street Journal, a young company called 
Linuxcare is holding a just-for-fun election for the new Leader of the 
Free World! Who would you choose: Bill Bradley, George Bush, Jr., Bill Gates, 
Al Gore, Dan Quayle, or Linus Torvalds? You can cast your vote at 
<A HREF="http://www.linuxcare.com/">http://www.linuxcare.com</A>, until "Super Tuesday,"  March 2, which also 
happens to be the opening day of LinuxWorld--the world's largest 
gathering of Linux users
(<A HREF="http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/">http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/</A>).
<P>
The results will be published in the Wall Street Journal on March
2, the day Linuxcare goes live.
<P>
Let the people decide -- in the democratic spirit that permeates 
Open Source --Get Out The Vote (GOTV) for the leader of the FREE WORLD.

<font color="green"><H4>Linuxcare announced on March 2 that Linus
had won with 73% of the vote. No other candidate received more than 9%.</H4> 
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Linux Links
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<P> 
Open Source MS Windoze 9x Petition:
<A HREF="http://www.linuxresources.com/linuxreview/petition.html">
http://www.linuxresources.com/linuxreview/petition.html</A> 
<P> 
Brain Power, Jobs for Smart People:
<A HREF="http://www.bpower.com/">http://www.bpower.com/</A> 
<P> 
LinuxODBC: <A HREF="http://www.codebydesign.com/LinuxODBC">
http://www.codebydesign.com/LinuxODBC</A> <BR> 
<P> 
UNIX newbie site:
<A HREF="http://www.dicamp.univ.trieste.it/du96/unix/TOC.html">
http://www.dicamp.univ.trieste.it/du96/unix/TOC.html</A> 
<P> 
New Linux logos:
<A HREF="http://www-mddsp.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/adilger/logo/">
http://www-mddsp.enel.ucalgary.ca/People/adilger/logo/</A> 
<P> 
Compaq web page:
<A HREF="http://www.unix.digital.com/linux/">http://www.unix.digital.com/linux/</A> 
<P> 
The Linux Merchandsising FAQ for Germany:
<A HREF="mailto:http://www.reichmann.de/alex/lmf/index.html">
http://www.reichmann.de/alex/lmf/index.html</A> 
<P> 
Microsoft & new lawsuits:
<A HREF="http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/filters/bursts/0,3422,2213093,00.html">
http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/filters/bursts/0,3422,2213093,00.html</A> 
<P> 
Vedova Linux, a
new Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux:
<A HREF="http://www.vedovanet.bbk.org/linux/vedova">
http://www.vedovanet.bbk.org/linux/vedova</A> 
<P> 
CRN spot survey:
<A HREF="http://www.techweb.com/se/directlink.cgi?CRN19990118S0023">
http://www.techweb.com/se/directlink.cgi?CRN19990118S0023</A> 
http://www.linuxresources.com/linuxreview/petition.html</A> 
<P> 
Ramblings on Apple and Linux:
<A HREF="http://www.osopinion.com/Opinions/EdMcKenna/EdMcKenna2.html">
http://www.osopinion.com/Opinions/EdMcKenna/EdMcKenna2.html</A> 
<P> 
IBM and Redhat: <A HREF="./redhat.txt">Red Hat Press Release</A> 

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Xpresso Ltd  Needs Programmers
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Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 10:28:00 -0500<BR> 
I have a small company named Xpresso Ltd. This will hopefully produce a new
simple software system aimed at users of Windows.
The idea is to sell the Linux OS with the installation and set-up
completely 
automatic. It will use one or more choices of graphical user shells (KDE as
first 
default choice). 
The latest Linux Kernel 2.0.xx will be used (and built specifically for
each 
installation - with maths module if processor is without etc). The System
will 
analyse the hardware and construct or select the correct X Windows drivers
and 
install correct files ( /fstab etc). by examining the existing DOS/Windows
OS files 
or running MSD.EXE or similar.
I have very little finance and am hoping to find programmers who will help
me on 
a percentage basis. I shall be selling the product world-wide and hope
millions of 
units will be sold. Can you possibly help me with details of any sources of
programmers for this work please? The main aims are simple, safe (stable)
and 
visually attractive graphics. The user will do nothing except click GO.
Star Office 
and other quality free programs (only the best) will be included. But only
the best. 
To enable all Windows users to switch to Xpresso LINUX. A safe dual boot on
start up will enable the migration from Windows to Linux to proceed slowly,
at 
each person's pace. Can you help please? I can e-mail a four page outline
of my 
further plans for Linux if you are interested.
<P> 
For more information:<BR> 
Stephen Jackson, Xpresso Ltd,
<A HREF="mailto:xpresso@compuserve.com">xpresso@compuserve.com</A> 

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Vedova Linux
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<P>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 20:19:29 +0100 <BR> 
New Linux Distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux
<P>
<A HREF="http://www.vedovanet.bbk.org/linux/vedova/">
http://www.vedovanet.bbk.org/linux/vedova/</A> 
<P>
For more information:<BR> 
Emanuele Vedova, <A
HREF="mailto:vedova@mail.omnitel.it">vedova@mail.omnitel.it</A><BR> 
Vedova Computing, Como, Italy

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Linux for Coldfire
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<P>
Friday, 28th February 1999<BR> 
Greg Ungerer from Moreton Bay today announced the porting of the popular 
Linux operating system to the Motorola Coldfire family of processors. 
Source code for this Linux/Coldfire project is now available freely on 
the net at: <BR> 
<A HREF="http://www.moretonbay.com/coldfire/linux-coldfire.html">
http://www.moretonbay.com/coldfire/linux-coldfire.html</A> 
<P>
The Linux/Coldfire project is a port of a recent Linux kernel and, as 
with all ports of Linux, this is free software under the GNU Public 
License. The code is based on the recent stable linux kernel version 
2.0.33 and it includes the uC-linux patches applied. The libc, libm and 
user applications also come from the uC-linux work. 
<P>
What's a ColdFire?<BR> 
ColdFire is the newest family of microprocessors from Motorola. First 
released in 1994, ColdFire embodies a revolutionary variable-length RISC 
architecture that is designed to meet the requirements of the embedded 
consumer market.  <BR> 
<A HREF="http://www.mot.com/SPS/HPESD/prod/coldfire/cf_roadmap.html">
http://www.mot.com/SPS/HPESD/prod/coldfire/cf_roadmap.html</A> 
<P>
For more information:<BR> 
Moreton Bay,
<A HREF="http://www.moretonbay.com/">http://www.moretonbay.com/</A> 
		
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SFS SOFTWARE RELEASES DOCFATHER PROFESSIONAL 2.2 
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<P>
Schmalkalden  Germany. February 1, 1999 <BR> 
SFS SOFTWARE announces the release of DocFather Professional 2.2,  their
fast, easy to navigate online and offline search engine for any web site or
web-based documentation.
DocFather provides webmasters, publishers and developers alike with an
excellent utility to make their Web Sites, HTML documentation or
internet/intranet contents searchable.
<P>
DocFather is top-rated and able to run on any Java-supported operating
system like Linux. The nextcoming
DocFather Office Edition is capable to index Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word and
Excel, HTML and all text-based files.
<P>
Availability and Pricing
<P>
There are several DocFather licenses available. The product can be ordered
on-line at the SFS SOFTWARE web site, or through its US-based partner
Proactive International:
<P>
Internet License: $ 349.00<BR> 
Intranet License: $ 990.00<BR> 
CD-ROM Publishing License for 10,000 CD-ROM: $ 1,990.00 
<P>
A fully-functional demo version of DocFather is available for free download
at <A HREF="http://www.sfs-software.com/">http://www.sfs-software.com/</A> 
<P>
For more information:<BR> 
SFS Software, <A
HREF="mailto:info@sfs-software.com">info@sfs-software.com</A><BR> 
Proactive International, LLC,
<A HREF="http://www.proactive-intl.com/">http://www.proactive-intl.com</A>,
<A HREF="mailto:info@proactive-intl.com">info@proactive-intl.com</A> 

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Product Release of the MIMER DBMS for Linux
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</H3>
<P>
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 13:11:58 +0100<BR> 
Sysdeco Mimer AB in Uppsala, Sweden, has now released its DBMS MIMER for
Linux. A complete developer version of MIMER 8 for Linux is now available
for free download from the company's Web site at <A
HREF="http://www.mimer.com/">http://www.mimer.com</A>. Full support
agreements are available for MIMER 8 on Linux.
<P>
The release of MIMER for Linux is identical to that implemented across a
wide range of platforms, including many other UNIX platforms (e.g. IBM, HP
and Sun), Windows NT, Windows 95/98 and OpenVMS. In addition to offering
MIMER 8 run-time licences for Linux on very competitive terms, Sysdeo Mimer
also offers Linux customers the opportunity to sign a support agreement,
which provides telephone support and free software updates.
<P>
For more information: <BR> 
Sysdeco Mimer AB, <A HREF="mailto:info@mimer.se">info@mimer.se</A> 

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PartitionMagic 4.0
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 <P> 
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 22:14:27 GMT+2<BR> 
Recently released in the United States, PartitionMagic 4.0 - touted as the   
easiest way to create, resize and move harddisk partitions on the fly   
without destroying data - is now available in South Africa through   
accredited PowerQuest software distributor, OS/2 Express SA. 
 <P> 
PartitionMagic 4.0 offers complete support for FAT16, FAT32, FAT32X, NTFS,   
HPFS and Linux ext2 partitions. PartitionMagic continues to convert from   
FAT16 to FAT32 and vice    versa, and from FAT to NTFS and HPFS. 
 <P> 
PartitionMagic 4.0 is available from OS/2 Express SA for R459. An upgrade   
from earlier versions is available for R289 including VAT. 
 <P> 
Additionally graphics / boxshots may be found at : 
<A HREF="ftp://ftp.powerquest.com/pub/Intl/graphics/PartitionMagic/PM4.x/">
ftp://ftp.powerquest.com/pub/Intl/graphics/PartitionMagic/PM4.x/ </A> 
 <P> 
For more information:<BR> 
<A HREF="mailto:os2express@icon.co.za">os2express@icon.co.za</A> <BR> 
<A HREF="http://www.os2.co.za/software/">http://www.os2.co.za/software/</A> 

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LyX-1.0.0 released
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<P>
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 21:58:22 +0200<BR> 
LyX is an advanced open source document processor running on many Unix
platforms. It is called a "document processor", because unlike standard 
word processors, LyX encourages an approach to writing based on the 
structure of your documents, not their appearance. LyX lets you 
concentrate on writing, leaving details of visual layout to the software. 
LyX automates formatting according to predefined rule sets, yielding 
consistency throughout even the most complex documents. LyX produces high 
quality, professional output -- using LaTeX, an open source, industrial 
strength typesetting engine, in the background.
<P>
LyX has undergone a quantum leap in functionality over the past 18 months. 
This release offers extensive control over fonts, margins, headers/footers, 
spacing/indents, justification, bullet types in multilevel lists, a 
sophisticated table editor, a version control interface for collaborative 
projects -- the list goes on and on. LyX 1.0 includes many standard formats 
and templates such as for letters, articles, books, overheads, even 
Hollywood scripts. Work continues on a growing library of "plug-in" formats 
and templates, in the best open-source tradition.
<P>
LyX runs on standard Unix platforms, including Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, 
Solaris, IRIX, HP-UX, AIX, ... even OS/2 and Cygnus/Win32 (somewhat 
experimentally), and provides native support for PostScript(tm) fonts 
and figures. 
<P> 
The main LyX site is
      <A HREF="ftp://ftp.lyx.org/pub/lyx/">ftp://ftp.lyx.org/pub/lyx/</A> 
<P>
For more information:<BR> 
LyX Home Page: <A HREF="http://www.lyx.org/">http://www.lyx.org/</A> 

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Raima's Velocis 2.1 Now Available on Linux
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<P>
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 14:33:59 -0800 <BR> 
Raima Corporation has just released Velocis Database Server version 2.1
for the Linux platform. Velocis is an embedded client/server database
engine which now provides robust new interfaces for several popular
development environments. These include an interface to Rogue Wave
Software's DBTools.h++, a JDBC driver, Delphi Data Aware Components and
support for the Perl DBI standard. Velocis 2.1 extends its SQL support
with scrollable cursors and customized comparison functions and
introduces a powerful new database utility, dbrepair. 
<P>
Please see the following announcement to learn more about Velocis 2.1.
<P>
A free trial download is available
from <A HREF="http://www.raima.com/download/product_list.cfm">
http://www.raima.com/download/product_list.cfm</A> 
<P>
Raima Corporation, <A HREF="http://www.raima.com/">http://www.raima.com</A> 

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SFS Software SITEFORUM Database Exchange
</font>
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<P>
Schmalkalden  Germany. February 8, 1999 <BR> 
SITEFORUM Database Exchange is a "100% pure Java" solution, which is
capable to  import and 
export your existing  data, stored in any  JDBC/ODBC-compatible  database
into another JDBC-/ODBC-
compatible database. (i.e. Sybase to Oracle). The software allows you to
create, delete  and modify tables and columns . In addition to that you are
able to modify the content, field types and attributes. The integrated SQL
interface enables you to make queries to the database using SQL commands  The
results will be displayed in a fine-designed grid component. SITEFORUM
Database Exchange lets you import and export databases from any location on the
internet, the built-in proxy support enables you to work even behind a proxy
or firewall. The new product of SFS SOFTWARE offers an attractive, intuitive
and easy-to-use interface. 
SITEFORUM Database Exchange runs on about 30 java-supporting operating
systems like Linux.
<P>
Availability and Pricing:<BR> 
A fully-functional evaluation version SITEFORUM Database Exchange can be
downloaded from the SFS SOFTWARE web site at <A
HREF="http://www.sfs-software.com/">http://www.sfs-software.com/</A>. 
The product is can be ordered using our secure online shop at
http://www.sfs-software.com/shop/.
<P>
SITEFORUM Database Exchange - Single User License - US$ 495.00 <BR> 
SITEFORUM Database Exchange - 5 User License  - US$ 1,990.00 
<P>
For more information:<BR> 
SFS Software, <A
HREF="http://www.sfs-software.com/">http://www.sfs-software.com/</A>,
<A HREF="mailto:info@sfs-software.com">info@sfs-software.com</A> <BR> 
Proactive International,
<A
HREF="http://www.proactive-intl.com/">http://www.proactive-intl.com/</A>,
<A HREF="mailto:info@proactive-intl.com">info@proactive-intl.com</A> 

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Linuxcare Supports Business 24x7
</font>
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Date: 22 Feb 99 18:15:11 -0800<BR> 
<P>
SAN FRANCISCO, February 22, 1999=97Linuxcare, Inc. (www.
linuxcare.com), the first company to offer a complete solution for Linux
technical support, consulting, education, and product certification to
Fortune 1000 companies, announced today the launch of 24x7 enterprise-
class support programs, including a state-of-the-art call center and
business-oriented service level agreements.
<P>
Linuxcare's state-of-the-art call center will feature advanced computer-
telephony integration (CTI), so that all requests are received centrally
and tracked, thus delivering speedier and more accurate customer
responses.  In addition, all Linuxcare technical support engineers can
instantly access and update the largest shared database of worldwide
Linux resources and expertise.  The database includes all open and
solved customer issues, all Linux documentation, articles, mailing
lists and news group archives, Howtos, FAQs and more.  
<P>
 Linuxcare supports all major distributions of Linux on all major
platforms, allowing its customers the flexibility to choose options
that best fit their needs.
<P>
For more information:<BR> 
Linuxcare, Inc., <A
HREF="http://www.linuxcare.com/">http://www.linuxcare.com/</A> 

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NetReality reads, understands, organizes, and 
	presents the Web in virtual reality
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<P>
EDMONTON, ALBERTA--February 23, 1999-- Bittco Solutions today
released the first downloadable exemplar of its powerful neural-net
foundation technology. NetReality  reads, understands, organizes, and
presents Web content in VR. NetReality harnesses the vast amounts of
information available on the World Wide Web. Unlike current technologies,
which seem to increase the problem of information overload, NetReality
 automatically acquires, reads and organizes information, presenting
web sites, documents, searches and bookmark files in an intuitive,
personalized VR landscape. This unique and powerful form of presentation
enables users to quickly locate, correlate, and apply information on
the Web to tasks at hand.
<P>
UNIQUE BUSINESS PROPOSITION - Bittco licenses its neuralVR
technology to third parties for inclusion in products like web
servers, browsers, search engines, document management solutions,
news readers, and email. We have blown away all the traditional
barriers to acquiring our technology, emphasizes Managing Partner,
Terry Harrison, Our business approach supports low-cost/low risk
acquisition vs. development. Interested software producers can embed
this technology on a sizzling time-to-market schedule by licensing the
Bittco advanced engineering, core and customization.
<P>
PRE-RELEASE VERSIONS of NetReality (TM) for all common operating
systems will be available for download from Bittco's Web site at
<A HREF="http://www.bittco.com/">http://www.bittco.com/</A> in the next few weeks beginning today with a
version for all Linux users.
<P>
For more information:<BR> 
Bittco Solutions Ltd.,
     Dean Bittner,
     <A HREF="mailto:dean@bittco.com">dean@bittco.com</A> 

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Linuxcare and DELL Systems 
</font>
</H3>
<P>
SAN FRANCISCO, February 26, 1999-Linuxcare, Inc - the first company to
provide a complete solution for Linux technical support to Fortune 1000
companies - announced today that it will provide comprehensive global
support for selected Dell Precision(tm) WorkStations, PowerEdge=AE
servers  and OptiPlex business desktop PCs running any variant of the
Linux operating system.
<P> 
Dell will include a free Linuxcare Silver Support Incident Coupon with
every PowerEdge server that ships with Linux, starting March 1, 1999. Each
coupon can be redeemed for Web or email-based technical support from
Linuxcare. The Linuxcare Silver Service Level provides for resolution to,
or a report on the customer's problem, within one business day. Linuxcare
defines a technical support incident as a single identified customer issue
or problem.
<P>
Linuxcare, Inc., <A
HREF="http://www.linuxcare.com/">http://www.linuxcare.com/</A><BR> 
Dell Computer Corporation,
<A HREF="http://www.dell.com/">http://www.dell.com/</A> 

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Spectra Logic
</font>
</H3>
<P>
SAN JOSE, Calif., Mar. 1, 1999 - Spectra Logic Corp. today announced that
the company's Alexandria Backup and Archival Librarian(tm) software is the
first major backup software to support "hot" backup of Oracle8 and Oracle
Applications on the Linux operating system (OS). Alexandria 4.50 provides
Linux users with extensive backup and recovery tools that until now have
only been available in large corporate data centers.
<P> 
Alexandria 4.50 supports backup of Oracle databases without taking the
database offline via its Comprehensive Online Backup and Restore Agent
(COBRA), the industry's fastest and most reliable Oracle backup/restore
engine.  In Oracle production environments, COBRA automatically discovers
Oracle databases, including new tablespaces and datafiles, and puts the
tablespaces into backup mode.  Once the tablespaces are in backup mode and
the datafiles are backed up, the tablespaces are taken out of backup mode.
<P> 
Availability<BR> 
Alexandria 4.50 with support for Oracle on Linux is available today for Red
Hat Linux, Version 5.2.  Additional Oracle on Linux support is planned for
Caldera, SuSE and Turbo Linux OSes.  A single-user version of Alexandria is
available free for 45 days and can be downloaded from
<A HREF="http://www.spectralogic.com">http://www.spectralogic.com/</A>.  At the end of
the 45-day trial period, the hot Oracle backup module can be purchased
directly from Spectra Logic.  
<P> 
For more information:<BR> 
Spectra Logic, <A HREF="mailto:alexandria@spectralogic.com">
alexandria@spectralogic.com</A> 


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