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CNET News.com: Another key Linux Web site sold

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Stephen Shankland
Feb 2, 2000

“Linux.net, a choice parcel of Internet real estate, has
been acquired by Infostrada Communications, publisher of the Linux
Magazine,
the company will announce tomorrow.”

“Fred van Kempen, who registered the Internet address in 1994
along with Linux.com, sold the site for an undisclosed sum after a
bidding round involving about 15 companies, Infostrada said in a
statement.”

“In a statement, Infostrada said it plans to use Linux.net “to
develop a network of independent Linux-related resources targeted
at Linux developers, business users and enthusiasts.”

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