-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian GNU/Linux http://www.debian.org/ Linux Hardware Solutions to support Debian Project February 25, 1999 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> News Linux Hardware Solutions, Inc. a premier supplier of Linux systems and service announce support for the Debian Project of Software in the Public Interest, Inc. The support comes in the form of a Linux Hardware Solution PS350RR-100 RAID rackmount server with 256 MB RAM attached to a dedicated colocation connection at Mindspring Enterprises' data center in Atlanta, Georgia to act as the new ftp.debian.org server. Tony Copeland, Director of Sales and Marketing at LHS, said "As beneficiaries of the hard work and dedication of the Linux community we are glad that we could offer assistance to the Debian team and encourage the further development of Linux as a whole." The server has a retail value of $6100 and has been custom configured to address the specific needs of the Debian team. Linux Hardware Solutions President Kit Cosper said, "When we became aware that the Debian Project was in need of a new server we opened a dialog to determine how LHS could provide the maximum level of service and support to the dedicated people that constitute the Debian team. After discussing the options we assembled a system to serve not only their present needs, but future expansion as well." >> About Linux Hardware Solutions Linux Hardware Solutions, Inc. <<a href="http://www.linux-hw.com">http://www.linux-hw.com> is a privately held company founded in February 1996 by a former member of the Red Hat (TM) development team. LHS is a major provider of Linux workstations and servers to government, universities and Fortune 500 companies. LHS custom configures a line of products ranging from robust workstations to high-availability fault-tolerant servers in its North Carolina facility. The first Linux system vendor to provide toll-free pre- and post- sales support to its clients, LHS is recognized as the leader in customer service among Linux system vendors. >> About Debian The Debian project is an organization of many users who volunteer their time and effort. Its tasks include maintaining and updating Debian GNU/Linux which is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system, and the development of the Debian GNU/Hurd operating system. >> Contact Information For further information, please send email to the Debian Press Contact <<a href="mailto:press@debian.org">press@debian.org> or visit the Debian homepage at <<a href="http://www.debian.org/">http://www.debian.org/> -- Nils Lohner E-Mail: lohner@debian.org Debian Press Contact Press: press@debian.org