| News from Red Hat Europe |
Press Centre | Press Releases | Management Team | White Papers
 |
June 26, 2001--Red Hat Europe (Nasdaq: RHAT), the leader in developing, deploying and managing open source solutions, announced today the availability of Red Hat Linux 7.1 CD Edition. CD Edition, which has been designed for experienced users, provides all the functionality needed to run a server or a personal workstation, at a fraction of the cost of competing software.
As with Red Hat Linux 7.1, the CD Edition includes the new 2.4 kernel with improved SMP support for superior performance on Intel multi-processor platforms. The software also delivers the same new configuration tools as in Red Hat Linux 7.1 that enable users to effortlessly set up and administer DNS, Web and print servers.
"Many Linux users want to buy the core software without paying for peripheral services that they won't use", said Colin Tenwick, VP and General Manager Red Hat EMEA. "Our lastest offering enables these users to buy Red Hat Linux 7.1 at a fantastic price point. The CD Edition contains the full version of Red Hat Linux 7.1software functionality along with a games CD and a documentation CD. By introducing this product we are ensuring that Red Hat Linux is made available to a wider audience."
For a full list of features, the fact sheet or a review copy please contact Insa Winkelbrandt-Greener at igreener@redhat.com or on +44-1483-734960.
The estimated street price of Red Hat Linux 7.1 CD Edition is £18 (plus local VAT), and it will be available throughout Europe and at https://redhat-techworld.com/shop from 25 June 2001.
About Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat is the leader in developing, deploying and managing solutions built on the benefits of an open source platform. These solutions include an open source product platform that provides the only common, globally available, and award winning Linux operating system from
mainframes to embedded devices, in addition to an e-Commerce platform, Database, Secure Web Server, High Availability Server, and embedded Linux , eCos, and GNU-based developer toolkit for embedded devices.
Red Hat backs up their open source offerings with end-to-end Red Hat Professional Services that include Professional Consulting, Engineering services, Enterprise Support services and Learning services. This is all brought together with Red Hat Network as the Internet-based backbone for deployment and management of products and services for Linux based infrastructures.
Red Hat is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C. and has offices worldwide. For investor enquiries, contact Gabriel Szulik at Red Hat, +1-919-547-0012.
Red Hat Europe was established in July 1999 with its European headquarters based in Surrey, United Kingdom and offices throughout Europe. Red Hat Linux is sold and supported through a number of major distribution and industry partners throughout Europe and from https://redhat-techworld.com/shop
###
LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. RED HAT is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For further information please contact
Fiona Phelps |
|
