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CNET News.com: Linux goes to work

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Stephen Shankland
Apr 26, 1999

“…Red Hat 6.0 incorporates the new 2.2.x kernel, developed by
a host of Linux programmers worldwide. The chief benefit of the new
kernel is better support for multiprocessor machines, Red Hat chief
executive Robert Young said when discussing the upgrade.”

“Along with today’s announcement, Dell said it would begin
offering Red Hat Linux preinstalled on its business desktop
computers beginning in May. Dell already offers Red Hat Linux on
some workstation models.”

“In addition, IBM announced that its ViaVoice voice recognition
technology ships with Red Hat 6.0.”

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