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BW: Helix Code Introduces First Complete Desktop Application Package For Linux

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 6, 2000

“GNOME expected to set benchmark for desktop productivity
software.”

“Helix Code, Inc. today unveiled a preview version of its Helix
GNOME desktop — a collection of more than 80 industry-leading
software applications designed to meet every need of the Linux
user.”

“Helix GNOME, a compilation of the industry-standard GNOME
desktop software, marks the first time a suite of
Windows-alternative software applications has been offered in one
package for Linux users.”

“In accomplishing this, Helix Code Inc., has quickly established
itself as a leader in providing alternatives to the Windows-based
suite of software.”

“‘With Helix GNOME, we’re seeing the most complete suite yet of
open source applications that are ready to challenge closed-source,
Windows(TM)-based application software,’ said Michael Tiemann,
chief technology officer for Red Hat, a leading supplier of the
Linux operating system. ‘This development is a tremendous example
of their vision to create an open source application environment
and assemble a best-of-breed collection of software applications
that the industry needs, and users want.'”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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