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CRN: Dell, Sun, Oracle Invest in Linux Service Provider

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 15, 1999

“A start-up service provider focusing on Linux platforms said
Monday it has completed its second round of funding and expanded
its offerings.”

“Linuxcare Inc., based here, received $32.5 million in funds
from Patricof & Co. Ventures and other venture capital firms,
as well as from technology companies including Dell Computer Corp.,
Sun Microsystems Inc., Oracle Corp. and Motorola Inc….”

“Founded last year, Linuxcare targets enterprise Linux
environments with technical support, professional services,
education and product certification. While most of its current
clients are technology vendors with interests in Linux or early
Linux adopters, the company hopes to penetrate the Global 1000
market with its newly launched service initiatives.


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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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