“SmartForce, the e-Learning company (NASDAQ: SMTF), and
Linuxcare, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive services for
Linux and open-source software, today announced that they will
collaborate on the delivery of Linux seminars for business and
technology managers beginning May 25, 2000 at http://www.smartforce.com. The
live, Internet-based SmartSeminars leverage SmartForce’s network
and Linuxcare’s deep open-source expertise to provide targeted
education on the business advantages and architectural requirements
of open-source software.”
“The seminar content is derived from Linuxcare’s core lines
of business, including Linux professional services, technical
support and product certification for enterprise customers.
These live, interactive SmartSeminars use streaming audio and video
to create a dynamic learning experience and help to accelerate
customers’ success using open-source software to solve real-world
business problems-resulting in more robust and stable solutions and
greater return on investment. Furthermore, audience members can
submit questions, respond to polls and engage in chats with
Linuxcare’s expert Linux developers and other attendees.”
“The first open-source SmartSeminar, entitled “Spotlight on
Linux,” led by Dave Sifry, Linuxcare co-founder and chief
technology officer, is geared toward executives and decision
makers. Covering the open-source model, Sifry describes the
benefits of this breakthrough technology and the compelling
business reasons that are driving companies toward Linux and other
open-source software products. He also examines Linux
implementations and strategies for managing the growth of Linux in
heterogeneous environments.”