“Terian Technologies is giving away free computers with Red
Hat Linux as the desktop operating system. Terian
Technologies, the white box division of computer distributor Jones
Business Systems (JBSi), is giving away the free computers to
qualified VARs and resellers who complete a short questionnaire at
http://www.terian.com.”
“Linux is rapidly becoming a real competitor on desktop
systems,” said Bruce Parsons, executive vice president for JBSi.
“Desktop systems with Red Hat Linux and Internet software and
database products from Informix and Pick Systems are a powerful and
expandable platforms for users at all levels….”
“The free computers are equipped with 400 MHz Celeron
processors, 64 MB RAM, 6.4 GB hard disk, 40x CD-ROM drives and
Intel 2D/3D video in a mid-tower case. Software pre-loaded includes
Red Hat Linux 6.1, Netscape Navigator, StarOffice 5.1a, Informix
Foundation 2000, and Pick Systems D3 Linux.”