National Post: Compaq expected to sign landmark Linux deal | Linux Today

National Post: Compaq expected to sign landmark Linux deal

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 21, 1999

“Compaq is expected to make a deal with Red Hat Software to
pre-install Red Hat’s latest version of Linux on its personal
computers for the server market.”

“Neither Compaq nor Red Hat would confirm that a deal was near.
Compaq and other computer manufacturers already offer Linux
software, but only on large customized shipments.”

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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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