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PRESS RELEASE: Announcing LinuxNewbie.com web portal
by jg＠cyberstorm.demon.co.uk 05 Oct '99

05 Oct '99

Plug time (grin): NEW WEBSITE PORTAL FOR LINUX NEWCOMERS ANNOUNCED SUNNYVALE, CA - September 29, 1999 - As more and more industry-leading companies such as Corel Computer, IBM and Sun Microsystems back the Open Source Operating System Linux, an alternative to Microsoft Windows, a new web portal site is today announced targetting those new to the Linux and Open Source world. LinuxNewbie.com - "LNC", spearheaded by British webmaster James Green and a team of volunteers worldwide, aims to introduce the public to the new OS, and guide them through the various aspects of the system from the many situations in which Linux can be used - both in the server and desktop environments. LNC will contain regularly updated reviews and previews on current and forthcoming software, Features covering specialist topics such as networking and security, a comprehensive searchable database of problems and solutions, Opinion columns from staff and visitor-submissions, Tutorials covering popular software, a forum where new users can ask their questions and view answers over the web, a regularly updated news facility and much more. Site Manager James Green said today, "LNC will we hope provide a leading source of news, information and guidance to the many new Linux users out there. We also understand that while many people may have used Microsoft Windows OSes before, many may not have, and so our content will not be focused solely on Windows to Linux transitions - it will cover all backgrounds and should provide a useful insight into Linux for those who are still thinking of installing it." LNC has the support of leading Linux solutions-provider VA Linux Systems, Inc. who are providing the facilities at no cost to make the site possible. James Green added, "As a project aimed at the Open Source community, we welcome the involvement of the public in making the web site as friendly and comprehensive as possible, therefore applications from visitors to assist us in achieving this will be encouraged together with regular feedback." The site will launch during October. About LNC LNC is a non-profit project staffed by a team of volunteers around the world led by Site Manager James Green to create and expand the portal website LinuxNewbie.com to the benefit of newcomers to Linux and Open Source community software. It aims to provide helpful and friendly advice and support to all those who need it wherever they may be. LNC can be found at http://LinuxNewbie.com/ or by email to feedback(a)linuxnewbie.com. About VA Linux Systems VA Linux Systems is a leading provider of Linux computer systems, support and Internet services. VA is a pioneer in providing high performance workstations and servers to enterprises, service providers and technical computing markets and is at the forefront of the open source revolution. VA also sponsors Linux.com, a leading Linux portal developed and maintained by members of the Linux community. Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., the privately held company has gained a reputation for innovation and responsiveness that is making it a leader in full service Linux solutions. For more information contact VA at http://www.valinux.com, 888-LINUX-4U or by sending email to sales(a)valinux.com. Contact: James Green Site Manager, LinuxNewbie.com - LNC jg(a)linuxnewbie.com VA Linux Systems Eureka Endo, 408/542-5754 eureka(a)valinux.com -- James Green jg(a)cyberstorm.demon.co.uk Site Manager jg(a)linuxnewbie.com LinuxNewbie.com LNC http://www.cyberstorm.demon.co.uk/ [ This email came to you via the Anglian Linux User Group list ] [ If you only wish to recieve event announcements, email the ] [ SUBJECTs of "unsubscribe alug" and "subscribe alug-announce" ] [ to listserver(a)stu.uea.ac.uk -- We do need your support, tho' ]

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