Cobalt Endorses Open Source Software Model.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 1998--Cobalt Microserver today announced its complete support of the open source software model. Cobalt has released to the public its port of the Linux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. to the MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) The execution speed of a computer. For example, .5 MIPS is 500,000 instructions per second; 100 MIPS is a hundred million instructions per second. processor, used in the Cobalt Qube The Cobalt Qube was a server appliance product line developed by Cobalt Networks, Inc. (later purchased by Sun Microsystems) featuring a modified Red Hat Linux operating system and a proprietary GUI for server management. family of products. Cobalt joins a long list of companies -- including Netscape, Corel Computer Corporation, 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. , and Red Hat Software -- who have also announced their support for the open-source model. Cobalt's software is available at ftp://ftp.cobaltmicro.com. "Cobalt promotes and supports open standards and the cooperative software development model," said Stephen DeWitt, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Cobalt. "By distributing the Linux portion of the Cobalt Qube operating system, Cobalt will help developers who wish to enhance and customize the software to fit their own specific needs. Moreover, by selecting Linux for the Qube*s operating system and committing to the open source software model, Cobalt is providing value-added and cost-effective solutions to our customers." Cobalt Qube's operating system is based on Linux code to provide a flexible, high performance and secure platform. As an open and free operating system, Linux will help Cobalt provide faster product development cycles, more reliable and cost-effective offerings and a closer relationship with customers. Linux itself carries many benefits including low maintenance, high reliability, immediate free access to upgrades and the ability to handle heavy loads without limits on the number of network users. About Cobalt Microserver Cobalt Microserver Inc. manufactures the Cobalt Qube family of products -- elegantly simple network server solutions that make it easy to collaborate, share data and communicate. The low-cost Qube allows anyone, such as small businesses, enterprise workgroups, teachers and students, to have access to the World Wide Web, email, and file services. In addition, the Cobalt Qube provides application developers and Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs) with an affordable, simple way to deliver turnkey network applications to their customers. With prices starting below $1,250 (SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ), the Cobalt Qube is distributed by major global distributors, and can also be ordered directly off the Cobalt web site at www.cobaltmicro.com. Cobalt Microserver Inc., based in Mountain View, Calif., is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. and can be reached at (650) 930-2500 or at www.cobaltmicro.com. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Cobalt Microserver and Cobalt Qube are trademarks of Cobalt Microserver Inc. All other product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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