Caldera Announces Certification of Oracle8i On Caldera OpenLinux eServer 2.3; Certification, Web Seminar and Joint Marketing Efforts Underscore Oracle's Commitment to Linux

Business Wire, Oct 16, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

OREM, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2000

Caldera(R) Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CALD), a "Linux for Business" leader, Monday announced the certification of Oracle8i(TM) database on Caldera OpenLinux(TM) eServer 2.3.

Certification of Oracle(R) Internet Application Server 8i (Oracle iAS) on eServer 2.3 is also underway. The combination of Oracle8i and Oracle iAS for Linux emphasizes Oracle's commitment to Oracle on Linux adoption. Joint marketing efforts, including a Web Seminar for Oracle ISVs with Caldera, accentuate it.

Caldera's certification of Oracle on Caldera OpenLinux provides a powerful, low-cost Internet application development and deployment platform by optimizing compatibility and performance of Oracle platforms with and on Linux.

"We recognized early on the tremendous potential of Linux - not to mention great interest in the new technology," said Doug Kennedy, vice president, SHV Systems Division, Oracle. "By offering the stability, openness and value that rivals any other operating system, Caldera OpenLinux is a popular choice for eBusiness.

"We have, by moving quickly to be one of the first companies to offer our entire suite of enterprise products on the operating system, gained a true advantage."

Promotions for free Oracle software through Caldera further demonstrate both companies' dedication to Linux for business.

"Caldera's pioneering focus on 'Linux for Business' has positioned it as a leader in eBusiness infrastructure," said Ransom Love, president and chief executive officer of Caldera Systems Inc.

"Working together with a worldwide leader like Oracle extends that leadership, particularly in enterprise-class applications. It also enhances Caldera's ability to give the expanding technological market what it needs and wants by delivering specific services and tools to assist ISVs of all types in porting their applications to Linux."

Because Linux, the choice platform for developers worldwide, is the fastest growing operating system, Caldera and Oracle offer migration documentation, software development tools, and educational materials, such as Web Seminars, to assist in the port to Linux.

Caldera and Oracle co-sponsored a live Internet Web Seminar to ISVs/Developers on Aug. 29. During the presentation an interactive survey was conducted with an 82 percent response rate. Forty-seven percent of respondents represented companies with 100 employees; 50 percent of respondents have already implemented Linux solutions; and 45 percent of respondents plan to port their existing suite of applications to Linux within the next six months.

Caldera supports Oracle's interest in Linux by advertising free product CDs of Oracle8i and Oracle iAS on its Web site, www.calderasystems.com/partners/industry/oracle.html. In addition, promotions for free software may be found in Caldera's OpenLinux eServer 2.3 product packages.

ISVs seeking additional information about services and products available for migration from UNIX to Linux should visit http://www.calderasystems.com/oracle/.> About Caldera Systems

Caldera Systems Inc.

Caldera Systems Inc. is a "Linux for eBusiness" technology leader in developing and marketing successful Linux-based business solutions, including its award-winning OpenLinux, NetWare for Linux, Linux technical training, certification and support -- with free 30-day phone support and on-site consulting.

Caldera OpenLearning Providers offer exceptional distribution-neutral Linux training and certification based on Linux Professional Institute (LPI(TM)) certification standards. Caldera Systems supports the open source community and is a leader in, and advocate of Linux Standard Base (LSB(TM)) and LPI(TM).

Caldera Inc. was co-founded in 1994 by Ransom Love. Caldera Systems Inc. was founded by Ransom Love in 1998 to develop Linux-based business solutions. Based in Orem, Caldera Systems has offices and 800 resellers worldwide. For more information, see www.calderasystems.com or in the U.S. call 888/GO-Linux (888/465-4689).

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