LWN: First Linux ISP launched in the UK | Linux Today

LWN: First Linux ISP launched in the UK

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 6, 2000

“UKLINUX.NET – the UK’s first ISP specifically aimed at users of
Linux and other Open Source/Free Software has been launched this
week.”

“The service includes unlimited Internet access, with no
subscription charges, offering up to 128Kb/s ISDN connections and
the following features…”

All of the profits raised from UKLINUX.NET will be invested
back into the UK Open Source/Free Software community by sponsoring
developers of Free Software
through University, sponsoring
Colleges and Universities in developing Free Software projects and
funding Free Software projects.”

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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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