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The Linux Newsletter #13
April 12, 1998
Copyright © 1995-1999 by Linux Mall
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Letter From the Publisher
Recent News and Announcements in the Linux World
Linux and the Business World
Upcoming Events in the Linux World
Samba:A License to Kill NT
Product Spotlight
Linux Humor
Linux Philosophy
Tips and software for Linux Users
Hot Links for Linux Users
Linux Newsletter Subscription and Policy statement
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Introduction
1999 is turning out to be a great year for Linux. The Linux World Expo, held
the first week of March, turned out to be a huge success. Many major
corporations are now publically backing Linux and making moves to support
Linux in a huge way. Almost all of the big names have come on board to
support Linux: Dell, IBM, Gateway, Compaq, Oracle, Corel, Apple, Informix,
Silicon Graphics, Hewlett Packard, Sun...the list goes on and on with only
one notable exception: and rumors abound that even that company is feeling
the pressure. Business and hobby users are reaping the benefits of Linux and
Open Source software - proving that it isn't just for hackers anymore. The
Linux "Community" becomes more diverse everyday - and that's a Good Thing.
This is our first newsletter of the year, but it certainly won't be the
last. We've pulled together some great news items, Linux testimonials, great
links for Linux Users and some reader comments and feedback. We've also
taken the liberty of highlighting some of Linux Mall's more popular and
useful items and throwing a little humor in as well. Some new sections have
been added to the Newsletter: Linux and Business and Linux Philosophy. Keep
in touch with us and help us make 1999 the Year of Linux.
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Letter From the Publisher
Boy, has business at Linux Mall been great over the last year. Every person
I hire seems to get swamped with things to do almost immediately. Ryan
Coulter, who I introduced as our new editor last year, got an opportunity to
follow his dream in Theater, and resigned as editor after his first "Linux
Newsletter". Fortunate for him, but unfortunate for us. Then I had intended
to make the time to personally put out more newsletters, but somehow other
things kept coming up. It has been almost a year since Ryan left, and
finally I have located a new editor. Drum Roll please! Introducing "Zonker"
as he likes to be called (yes, after the comic strip), as our new editor.
His real name is Joe B. Brockmeier, he is a former English major, broadcast
journalist and Linux nut with plenty of experience in all three. Please join
me in welcoming him as the new editor of Linux Newsletter! If I don't give
him too many other tasks he will probably even get them out monthly and on
time from here on out. Let's hope, and Enjoy!
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