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SRO: The New Linux Companies, Goals: Easier Linux for more customers

Written By
SJV
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Jan 20, 2000

“Two different companies, Cybernet Systems Corp. and Libra
Computer Systems Ltd., are taking two different approaches to give
new Linux customers the Linux power they want without the usual
Linux-training headaches.

“Cybernet’s is pursuing a thin-server approach. Its NetMAX
products are ready-to-install custom Linux distributions that work
as a firewall, file server or Web/e-mail server….”

“LibraNet Linux Desktop is based on the KDE windows environment
and includes the usual array of Linux end-user applications:
Netscape 4.6, Star Office 5.1 and WordPerfect. So what sets
LibraNet apart from other Linux distributions?”

“The answer is extensive e-mail support for a year….”

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SJV

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

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