BakBone Software Announces Support for UnitedLinux.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2002 BakBone(TM) Software (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :BKB BKB Basler Kantonalbank (Switzerland) BKB Black King Bar (gaming weapon) BKB BV Kwaliteitsverklaringen Bouw (Dutch) BKB BankBoston Corporation ), a global provider of storage management software, announced today support for UnitedLinux, a new initiative that will streamline Linux development and certification around the world. UnitedLinux is the collaboration of industry leading Linux companies that will develop an industry standard version of Linux, lead by Caldera caldera: see crater. caldera Large, bowl-shaped volcanic depression that forms when the top of a volcanic cone collapses into the space left after magma is ejected during a violent volcanic eruption. The term is Spanish for “caldron. , Conectiva, SuSE and Turbolinux. UnitedLinux addresses enterprise customers' need for a standard, business focused Linux distribution The Linux operating system packaged for customers for a fee. It includes the Linux kernel, essential operating system components from the GNU Project, an installation program, various open source utilities and applications, documentation and technical support. that is certified to work across hardware and software platforms, accelerating the adoption of Linux in the enterprise. "BakBone Software  This article about a company does not make it clear whether the subject meets the Wikipedia criteria for . has always been dedicated to providing our customers with the widest support for Linux in the industry. With over six Linux platforms and over forty Application Plugin Modules(TM) (APM (Advanced Power Management) A programming interface (API) from Intel and Microsoft for battery-powered computers that lets programs communicate power requirements to slow down and speed up components. See ACPI. APM - Advanced Power Management (TM)), BakBone is the leader in secure backup and recovery solutions with our NetVault(TM) product," said Randy Batterson, vice president of strategic alliances and OEMs, BakBone Software. "The advantages with UnitedLinux are that instead of certifying to multiple distributions of Linux, ISVs and IHVs we can now concentrate on one major business distribution -- UnitedLinux. Therefore, we can provide our business customers the latest Linux technologies much faster. We are pleased to be supporting UnitedLinux, the next evolution of Linux." NetVault is built upon an advanced modular architecture that provides IT managers the flexibility required to support continued growth and incorporate new enhancements rapidly as information storage needs expand and change. NetVault is able to operate in multi-vendor networks and supports a broad range of platforms, applications and high performance tape and networked storage devices. About UnitedLinux UnitedLinux is a partnership of industry leading Linux companies combining their intellectual property, geographic mind share, sales, support and marketing expertise to produce a uniform distribution of Linux designed for business. UnitedLinux applies the collaborative development model of open source to the business model to enable a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for developers, partners and customers to install, support and maintain quality business solutions based on Linux anywhere in the world. UnitedLinux is actively recruiting membership for both industry software developers and those who provide Linux as an integral part of their business solutions. For more information, visit www.unitedlinux.com. About BakBone Software Inc. BakBone Software (TSE:BKB) is an international storage management software company that develops and globally distributes high-performance software solutions to the network storage and open systems markets. BakBone's backup/restore and near-line archival software suites provide scalable data protection from the workgroup to the enterprise. Founded in 2000, BakBone Software's products are used by companies worldwide, and are distributed through a network of OEMs and solution providers. BakBone's corporate headquarters is located at 10145 Pacific Heights Boulevard, San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. 92121. Its stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. and is included on the TSE 300 Composite, S&P/TSE Canadian SmallCap and TSE 200 indices. For more information on BakBone products, call 866/484-2663, e-mail sales@bakbone.com, or access BakBone's Web site at www.bakbone.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. The statements contained in this press release that are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees since there are inherent difficulties in predicting future results, and actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. BakBone, BakBone Software, the BakBone logo Application Plugin Module, APM and NetVault are all trademarks or registered trademarks of BakBone Software Inc., in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. 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