Caldera Systems' OpenLinux eServer 2.3 Debuts With IBM's WebSphere, VisualAge for Java and Is First Linux Product to Include 'Webmin' Remote Web Administration

Business Wire, Jan 24, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

LinuxWorld 2000

OREM, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2000

New OpenLinux eServer Runs On Server-Class

Hardware and Will Debut At Linuxworld

Caldera Systems, Inc. will present OpenLinux eServer 2.3 at Linuxworld Expo in New York City, February 2nd.

OpenLinux eServer is based on Caldera's award-winning OpenLinux technology that recently won seven industry awards, including &uot;Best Networked Operating System and &uot;Linux Distribution of the Millennium.&uot; The OpenLinux eServer 2.3 ships with IBM's VisualAge for Java and WebSphere Application Server Standard Edition, V2.03, for Linux.

Benefits

OpenLinux eServer 2.3 is designed to save hours of configuration and administration time for network and system administrators deploying Linux solutions into their network infrastructure. Designed to be the most easy-to-use Linux for eBusiness Server platform, OpenLinux eServer 2.3 has been productized and provides benefits beyond those of rapid deployment.

OpenLinux eServer is the first Linux product to include Webmin, a powerful Web-based remote administration interface. Through Webmin, managers can remotely administer eServer from nearly anywhere and virtually manage all aspects of their systems as well as many third-party applications.

Additionally, solutions providers can reduce the cost of on-site trouble-shooting through its powerful administrative capabilities.

WebSphere and VisualAge

Included in OpenLinux eServer 2.3 is IBM's WebSphere Application Server providing full Java support for the latest APIs and dynamic Web content generation including the use of JavaServer pages, servlet applications and JavaBeans technology. WebSphere technology targets simple to medium-level eBusiness transactional environments in tandem with dynamic Web content generation.

WebSphere includes a function-rich IBM HTTP server (based on technology from the Apache HTTP server) with SSL-based security and performance features.

VisualAge for Java works closely with WebSphere enabling developers to test and debug applications remotely, greatly decreasing development time.

OpenLinux eServer

OpenLinux eServer has been compiled and optimized to run on Pentium II (and higher) processors and is certified to run on IBM's Netfinity line of hardware as well as other IA servers. It can support up to 4GB memory and supports the new Raw I/O and dynamic file descriptors increasing the scalability of powerful applications like Lotus Domino/Notes.

&uot;This is the Linux for eBusiness server solution that the enterprise has been asking us for,&uot; said Ransom Love, President and CEO of Caldera Systems, Inc.

&uot;With the inclusion of WebSphere and VisualAge, any business needing Linux eBusiness solutions will want it. Who wouldn't? System and network administrators can now rapidly deploy Linux eBusiness solutions and remotely and securely manage their systems at an extremely low cost -- it's a no-brainer.&uot;

&uot;As a recognized leader in Linux for eBusiness solutions, Caldera has the experience and market presence to give business partners the ability to capitalize on opportunities in this exciting new space,&uot; said Dick Sullivan, vice president of Integrated Solutions Marketing, IBM Software Group.

OpenLinux eServer 2.3 is designed for installation and deployment in an enterprise-class environment and contains multi-user disk quota support enabled by default on individual workstations. In short, it can be set up and run out of the box.

EServer Uses

     Secure System Administration
     ECommerce Software Development
     Linux in a NetWare environment
     Linux in a Windows Environment
     Web Services
     MySQL Database Server
     MailServer
     PPP Dial-in and Terminal Server
     Directory Services and OpenLDAP
     Fax Server
     Firewall

Pricing

OpenLinux eServer 2.3 will be available for $199 SRP.

Channel

The OpenLinux 2.3 eServer will be sold to Caldera Systems, Inc. channel partners at standard discounts. Caldera Systems was the first Linux company to create a Linux VAR channel -- now the industry standard -- with over 950 resellers worldwide.

Free 30 Day Support

Caldera Systems provides free 30 day or five incident free installation phone support with 24x7 e-mail support to VARs and end-users through the Caldera Systems Knowledge Base at www.caldera.support.com. Full 24x7, fee-based support -- with one-hour response guaranteed -- is also available.

Caldera Systems, Inc.

Caldera Systems, Inc. designs, develops and markets Linux-based business solutions, including OpenLinux, NetWare for Linux, Linux technical training, certification and support. Caldera Systems is a leader in, and supporter of Linux Standard Base (LSB) and Linux Professional Institute (LPI).

Caldera Systems offers a comprehensive line of services including on-site consulting, 24x7 support -- up to and including -- on-site board swap. Caldera Systems Authorized Linux Education Centers (ALECs) offer distribution-neutral Linux training and certification based on LPI certification standards.