IT Week: IBM's cheap Linux server | Linux Today

IT Week: IBM’s cheap Linux server

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 25, 1999

“IBM is backing its commitment to the Linux operating system
with an ultra-low-cost Unix server. The rack-mounted RS/6000 Unix
box designed for Internet service providers (ISPs) will be launched
in September.

“The system will support the Linux operating system as well as
AIX. Nicknamed Pizzazz, the box will fit in a standard 19in rack
and measures just 3.5in high by 24in deep.”

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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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