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``Red Hat Linux is the most popular and trusted open source environment
in the world, and with the enhancements to Red Hat Linux 7 it becomes an
even more compelling choice for enterprises to use as the foundation of
their Internet infrastructures,'' said Colin Tenwick, VP and general
manager Red Hat EMEA. ``Increased security, ease of use and
manageability make Red Hat Linux 7 a full-featured solution for
enterprise IT departments, workstation users and developers. It's
appropriate that as the company responsible for so much of the Internet
infrastructure, Red Hat should also be the first to offer a complete
array of on-line service and support through our innovative Red Hat
Network. The Internet is the future of development, deployment and
management services for software technology, and Red Hat is there
today.''
``As developers continue to port applications to Linux, they require new
services that will enable them to take advantage of the breadth of open
source development through initiatives from companies like Red Hat Linux
powered by Intel® Architecture,'' said Victor Krutul, manager,
Operating System Programs, Intel. ``Using Red Hat Network, developers
have on-line, real-time access to open source products, service, support
as well as Red Hat Linux 7 upgrades delivered to them automatically to
take advantage of the new capabilities and features.''
Red Hat Linux 7 Open Source Operating System
Red Hat Linux 7 is the latest major edition of the award-winning open
source operating system. It provides the open source flexibility,
scalability and manageability necessary to bring the most ambitious
Linux initiative under the control of an integrated Internet computing
platform. Important new capabilities provided by Red Hat Linux 7
include:
· For Enterprise IT Departments - integrated security with OpenSSL for
secure communication via the Web; graphical configuration tools; MySQL
database; and pre-set for the arrival of the 2.4 kernel
· For Workstation Users - more customisable desktop environment; more
software to choose from including digital photography viewing and
diagram drawing programmes; increased security for default installations
to protect users who use cable modems or ADSL to reach the Internet; and
better 3D graphics support
· For Developers - enhanced internationalisation sub-system, more
complete C++ support with new compiler; updated development suite; and a
preview of many new development tools such as the new GNU compiler for
the Java programming language
Red Hat Linux 7 is available in three versions; each includes the Red
Hat Linux operating system, productivity applications (some trial
versions and some full), StarOffice Office Suite and detailed
installation documentation and exclusive to Red Hat, the Extra Binge!
Package including SysAdmin Survival CD and 2 Loki games cds. The
versions are:
· Standard: 60 days Web support, 60-day free Red Hat Network trial
· Deluxe: 90 days Web support, 90-day free Red Hat Network trial, 30
days phone support
· Professional: 90 days Web support, 180 days free Red Hat Network
trial, 30 days phone support, 30 days Apache configuration support
Red Hat's comprehensive services and support organisation round out an
enterprise solution that delivers the tools and performance necessary
to translate the promise of open source into high-value, scalable
Internet infrastructure implementations.
Red Hat Linux 7 and Availability
Red Hat Linux 7 Standard edition: £30.00; Red Hat Linux 7 Deluxe
edition: £60.00; and Red Hat Linux 7 Professional edition: £130.00.
All versions are available from europe.redhat.com and through retail,
mailorder and e-tailers. September 26 availability for ftp download.
Red Hat Network is available to all Red Hat Linux 7 users from September
26 through December 31 on a free trial basis, with functionality to be
added for Red Hat Linux 6.2 users soon. For more information, see
www.redhat.com/network.
Open Source Momentum
International Data Corp. (IDC) research states that paid Linux shipments
grew faster than any other server operating system over the past two
years, and their preliminary figures for 1999 show Linux shipments hold
24.6 percent of the server operating system market, up from 15.8 in
1998. IDC also states that Red Hat holds 50.2 percent of Linux vendor
market share and that Red Hat Linux is by far the most popular
distribution, preferred by 68.7 percent of U.S. Linux users.
Research firm Netcraft, Inc. (www.netcraft.com), states that as of May
2000, 30 percent of all public Web sites run on Linux-based operating
systems, making Linux the most popular choice for deploying public Web
sites. IDC research shows 40 percent of all spending on Linux servers is
for Internet related applications, firmly entrenching Linux servers in
the Internet infrastructure.
Finally, IDC predicts that by 2002, there will be more than 55 million
handheld and notebook-style information appliance devices and that by
2005, shipments of these appliances will exceed shipments of PCs.
Red Hat's numerous alliances with industry leaders and the demand for
Linux-based applications has created open source support from many of
the industry's leading software and hardware manufacturers, including
Dell, Compaq, Computer Associates, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel,
Netscape, Novell, Oracle and SAP.
About Red Hat, Inc.
Founded in 1994, Red Hat (Nasdaq:RHAT), is the leader in development,
deployment and management of Linux and open source solutions for
Internet infrastructure ranging from small embedded devices to high
availability clusters and secure Web servers. In addition to the
award-winning Red Hat Linux server operating system, Red Hat is the
principle provider of GNU-based developer tools and support solutions
for a wide variety of embedded processors. Red Hat provides run-time
solutions, developer tools, Linux kernel expertise and offers support
and engineering services to organizations in all embedded and Linux
markets.
Red Hat applies its technological leadership to create open source
solutions for all points on the Internet and in pervasive computing
environments, offers services backed by the best understanding of open
source and the most comprehensive resources, and delivers the brand of a
widely trusted open source leader and corporate partner. Red Hat offers
users one single, trusted point of contact and a common platform for
developing, deploying and managing open source across the Internet and
devices that connect to the Internet.
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
www.europe.redhat.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.
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Forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to
the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release
that are not strictly historical statements, including, without
limitation, management's plans and objectives for future operations and
management's assessment of market factors, constitute forward-looking
statements which involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation, product plans and
performance, the ability to continue to develop the Linux kernel and
other software, reliance upon strategic relationships, Red Hat's
dependence upon an open source business model, reliance upon independent
third-party Linux developers, management of growth, expansion of Red
Hat's business focus and operations, the possibility of undetected
software errors, the enforceability of the GNU General Public License
and other licenses under which Red Hat's products are developed and
licensed, the scarcity of Linux-based applications, the risks of
economic downturns generally, and in Red Hat's industry specifically,
the risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures,
the viability of the Internet, and other risks detailed in Red Hat's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which may
be accessed through the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov.
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