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Caldera Systems ships first Linux
desktop product for the Internet - OPENLINUX eDESKTOP 2.4
eDesktop Ships With Citrix ICA Client, Moneydance
Personal Finance Manager,Webmin Remote Browser-based Utility, Pre-configured
ISP Access Numbers, Key Internet Browsers and Plug-ins.
OREM, UT-March 27, 2000-Caldera Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:
CALD) tthe "Linux for eBusiness" leader today announced the shipping of
OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4. It ships with the Citrix ICA client and is the
first Linux high performance desktop platform - and the only Linux product
- providing instant Internet access through preconfigured, preinstalled
browser plug-ins and ISP phone numbers. OpenLinux eDesktop seamlessly
bridges the gap between the LAN and the Internet as both an Internet and
network client.
"What we want to do with OpenLinux eDesktop is provide high-performance
Linux desktop software optimized for the Internet," said Ransom Love,
President and CEO of Caldera Systems, Inc. "eDesktop is a full-featured
Internet and network client that gives users access to remote, Internet
and network applications. The installation of preconfigured Linux software
is even faster and easier than before and we believe it's the most manageable
Linux desktop solution on the market."
OpenLinux eDesktop includes Webmin-a solution that allows administrators
to manage software and configuration from across the aisle or around the
world via a Web browser. Webmin increases IS productivity by providing
a single tool to manage a variety of machines. eDesktop also includes
the third generation of Lizard, Caldera's installation Wizard.
"eDesktop 2.4 is the single easiest Linux product to install," said
David McAllister, former technology director for SGI and current Maxspeed
CTO. "I've installed at least six distributions and this is the first
one that detected every device connected to my laptop."
OpenLinux eDesktop not only allows users to access the applications
they want-it allows users to create applications. The most recent Java
Development Kit from Sun-JDK 1.2.2 is included in eDesktop. Java is the
predominant language used in Internet applications. eDesktop also includes
Omnis Studio, a visual rapid application development package that allows
developers to create applications in a component-based environment.
"Omnis collaborates with Caldera for the simple reason that they have
the best articulated business model and eDesktop is the perfect product
for us," said Jim Dorst, COO of Omnis Technology Corp. "We bring our business
application base to the channel . . . and they deliver."
OpenLinux eDesktop Features
- First Linux Desktop Product to preconfigure key browser plug-ins/players
such as Real Networks RealPlayer, Macromedia Flash, and Adobe Acrobat
Reader.
- ISP setup includes local access numbers for major ISPs.
- Citrix ICA client to get access to MS Windows, Unix, and DOS applications
web-enabled by Citrix Metaframe and WinFrame technologies.
- Webmin?browser-based, remote administration utility.
- Automatic mounting of the MS Windows file system when OpenLinux eDesktop
is installed in a dual-boot configuration thus allowing users access
to all their MS Windows based files.
- Includes several software development tools: kdevelop, jikes, Netscape
plug-in SDK, Omnis Studio (trial version), Sun Java JDK, Sun Java JVM,
Perl, Python, Symbolic debuggers, C & C++ compilers, and Caldera self-hosting
build environment.
- Includes automount/autorun CD-ROM capabilities to make viewing files
and/or installing software from a CD-ROM easier than ever.
- Large number of additional Type 1 and TrueType fonts.
- Security enhancements
Third Party Applications
- Citrix ICA Client
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0
- Moneydance personal finance management
- Macromedia Flash 4.0
- Real Networks RealPlayer 5.0
- NetWare Client
- Netscape 4.7 (128-bit encryption support
- Cameleo Light
- Compupic (trial version)
- Merlin Software Technologies PerfectBackup+ (trial version)
- EST BRU Backup software (trial version)
- Applixware 4.4.2 (trial version)
- Omnis Studio 2.4 (trial version)
OpenLinux--the Complete Linux for eBusiness Strategy
OpenLinux eDesktop is the second product in Caldera's Linux for eBusiness
product line that targets businesses needing secure, stable, low-cost
mission-critical Linux solutions. Caldera's strategy provides Linux for
eBusiness solutions that scale from the small-to-medium size business
all the way up to the enterprise.
OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 is based on Open Standards technology and the
Linux 2.2.14 kernel, enabling existing business processes to be re-engineered
for the Internet across all supported hardware platforms and database
systems. OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 contains the glibc 2.2.2-3 and libc 5-1.0-2
libraries and includes the award-winning Linux Wizard (Lizard) with point-and-click
graphical remote install.
System Integration
OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 includes remote management capabilities and integrates
into existing systems. Inclusion of the DHCP client enables interaction
with corporate LANs without requiring UNIX knowledge or experience. EDesktop
2.4 has vastly increased the auto detection of hardware upon installation
including sound, video, LAN cards, printers and modems.
Pricing, Support and Education
OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 sells for US $39.95 SRP. Caldera Systems provides
free 30-day phone installation support with 90-day Email support for end-users
through the Caldera Systems Knowledge Base at www.calderasystems.com/support/programs.
Full 24x7, fee-based support-with one-hour response guaranteed-is also
available. Support options include fee-based Linux administration training
and certification through Caldera Open Learning Providers worldwide.
Open Source
Caldera Systems is a leader in - and supporter of - the Open Source movement.
Please visit www.openlinux.org
to download Caldera Systems' technologies that have been open-sourced-including
but not limited to-LIZARD, Caldera Open Administration System (COAS),
the NetWare Kernel File System (NKFS) and the OpenLinux 2.2 port for Sun's
SPARC™ and UltraSPARC™-based platforms.
Caldera Systems, Inc.
Caldera Systems, Inc. is a "Linux for Business and Linux for eBusiness"
technology leader in developing and marketing Linux-based business solutions,
including its award-winning 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
free 30 day phone support, on-site consulting, 24x7 support-up to and
including-on-site board swap. Caldera Open Learning Providers offer distribution-neutral
Linux training and certification based on LPI certification standards.
The OpenLinux operating system and related services are available from
Caldera Systems, and Caldera Systems resellers, partners, distributors
and supporters like IBM, Motorola, Fujitsu, MTI and Helius.
OpenLinux has received many industry awards including Internetweeks'
"Best of the Best", Linux Journal's "Product of the Year", "Best Networked
Operating System" from Network Computing, Linuxworld's "Editor's Choice"
award: Best Client and Distribution, Linux Journal's "Product of the Year",
The Linux Show's "Best Distribution of the Millennium", Linux Magazine's
"Cool Product", PC Direct (Ziff-Davis) "Best Buy 2000" award, MikroPC
(PC Magazine) "Product of the Year", Linux Magazine's "Emperor Award,
Andover.net Dave Central's "Best of Linux". Other accolades include Red
Herring's "Top 50 Privately Held Companies", "Millennium 2000 eBusiness
150" as listed by Upside Magazine (number 17) and PC Magazine's "Top 100
Technology Companies that are Changing the World".
Caldera Systems, Inc. is based in Orem, UT, with offices and
750+ resellers worldwide. Please visit Caldera Systems at www.calderasystems.com.
In the US, please call 888-GO-Linux (888-465-4689). In Europa, please
call (801) 765-4999 or Contattaci via E-mail at linux@calderasystems.com.
To become an OpenLinux reseller, please visit www.calderasystems.com/partners/var.
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