SRO: VA Linux Goes For IPO Gold | Linux Today

SRO: VA Linux Goes For IPO Gold

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SJV
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Oct 12, 1999

“VA Linux Systems Inc. was expected to be one of the first Linux
companies to make an IPO move. The only question was when…”

“According to its most recent public records, VA had $17.7
million in revenue during the fiscal year ending July 31, with
$14.5 million in net losses. The company primarily sells via
the direct channel to both individuals and companies. In the
future, the newest public Linux company is considering moving into
the reseller channel.

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Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

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