[H-GEN] New service for Linux users (fwd)

[Raymond Smith]

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I recieved this press release sometime ago. Make of it as you will.

Raymond

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Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 13:59:22 +1100
From: Kate Smith <kate_smith at tanda.com.au>
To: secretary at humbug.org.au
Subject: New service for Linux users

 
Embedded below is the press release from the launch of LinuxPlaza at the Linux Open Source Expo.

If you are interested in a phone or one-on-one interview with md Tom Piotrowski, or a photo to accompany the story, please call me on 9413 9353 or send a reply email.

 

Kind regards

Kate Smith

Tanda International Pty Ltd

02-9413 9353

 

 

STOP PRESS:

LINUXPLAZA WAS AWARDED BEST PRODUCT AT THE LINUX OPEN SOURCE EXPO

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

LinuxPlaza introduces Linux expertise to corporate Australia
 

Open-source becomes a corporate resource for Australian businesses

 

 

Sydney - 8 March 2000 - LinuxPlaza Pty Limited, which offers Linux product and consultancy to the corporate and government sectors, was launched today at Linux Open Source Expo & Conference.

 

Central to the new business is LinuxPlaza.com, a web site which provides a source of local information and a focal point for those working with Linux in small, medium and large environments.

 

It includes detailed product information and also addresses local business and technical issues via daily news feeds, opinion articles and technical support.

 

LinuxPlaza is a member of the Unixpac group, a major provider of Unix products and consultancy to Australia's corporate and government sectors over the past decade.

 

Group managing director Tom Piotrowski says LinuxPlaza provides the project management and technical leadership needed in the fast evolving Linux marketplace.   

 

"We already know from our customers' experience that Linux has proved itself to Australian business and the benefits of using open source as a robust solution that can lower costs and align IT with management," he said. 

 

LinuxPlaza sales director Mr Edward Lenta says Australian organisations are now ready to seriously consider investing in Linux to support applications across the entire spectrum of the enterprise.  

 

"Australian CIOs are not only asking "what's next after Windows" but "where else can I put Linux.

 

"LinuxPlaza.com is about the exchange of news and ideas. Local Linux developers and users will use the site to discuss issues and experiences.

 

"If a company needs assistance migrating to Linux, justification for the move, examples of how it is done or a place to see what's available, LinuxPlaza is the ideal forum," he says.

 

LinuxPlaza will also play a unique role by providing a value-added channel for Linux vendors looking to create a presence in the Australian corporate market. 

 

"Our strengths lie in our combination of  Unix experience and the partnerships we have with the leading Linux industry players," Mr Piotrowski said.

 

LinuxPlaza.com currently sells and supports the top Linux distributions, including: Stormix, SuSE, MandrakeSoft, Slackware, Red Hat, TurboLinux, and Corel Linux.

 

Other products include Arkeia Backup, Cobalt microservers, TripWire Security, Ecrix tape drives and a large selection of reference books.

 

While LinuxPlaza is set up to address corporate Australia the company has not forgotten the Linux philosophy - the importance of giving back to the Linux community.

 

"As part of this, LinuxPlaza will introduce initiatives that continue to foster the spirit of Linux's dedication to open source. We will help new developers and system administrators with education and certification and foster a collaborative environment," Mr Lenta said.

 

LinuxPlaza's first initiative is to provide free domain hosting for Australian Linux developers through Unixpac's ISP, BestNet at best.net.au.

 

During the Linux Open Source Expo & Conference March 7-10 2000 Darling Harbour LinuxPlaza is offering Linux products at the lowest prices (including free delivery) as part of the promotion of LinuxPlaza.com.au.

 

ENDS

 

About Unixpac

Unixpac is Australia's leading provider of enterprise-wide productivity and security software for distributed computing environments. Established in 1990 it provides productivity, security and storage management solutions for Unix and Windows NT platforms. Unixpac is based in Sydney with reseller channels in all major capital cities in Australia. Its customers come from Australia's top 500 telecommunications, finance, airlines, retail, high technology and government organisations. On the web at www.unixpac.com.au  

 

 

What is Linux?

 

Linux is a free Unix-type operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers around the world. Linux is an independent POSIX implementation and includes true multitasking, virtual memory, shared libraries, demand loading, proper memory management, TCP/IP networking, and other features consistent with Unix-type systems. Developed under the GNU General Public License, the source code for Linux is freely available to everyone. Linux is a smart solution for businesses looking for cost-effective and powerful computing solutions.

 

For more information please contact:

 

Ed Lenta

Sales Director

LinuxPlaza 

Phone: 02 9953 8366

edward at linuxplaza.com

 

ISSUED BY:

 

Kate Smith

Director

Tanda International

Phone: 02 9413 9353

kate_smith at tanda.com.au

 

Note to Editors: PDF of LinuxPlaza homepage and colour photography of Ed Lenta and Tom Piotrowski are available.

 



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