Essentus Adds Linux Support to Supply Chain Solutions; Freely Distributable Operating System Helps Smaller Clients Gain Supply Chain Capabilities.Business/High-Tech/Manufacturing Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2000 Essentus International Inc. today announced that the Essentus Supply Chain Management Suite now supports Linux, the Unix-like 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. popular for use with network servers. Essentus has tested all of its modules (Sourcing, Demand Management and Merchandising) on the award-winning Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux, assembled by Red Hat, was a popular, "middle-aged" Linux distribution (not as old as Slackware but older than Ubuntu) upon its discontinuation in 2004.[1] Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. 6.2, the latest release of the operating system from Red Hat, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :RHAT RHAT Red Hat (stock symbol) RHAT Rainwater Harvesting Association of Tanzania RHAT Register Hba Attributes ). The environment that runs Essentus Express, a business solution for small- to medium-sized apparel and footwear manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers, also supports Linux. "Linux has been prominent on many computer platforms for quite some time now, and its recognition is on the rise," said Mr. Leslie Belcher, vice president of customer satisfaction and quality of Essentus. "Because of its popularity, we have the potential to expand our customer base considerably. And because it's supported by free open-source software free open-source software - free software , Linux's applications can be customized to fit the user's needs. Another plus is that Linux itself is available as freeware, so small to medium-sized companies achieve a reduced cost of ownership while gaining the benefits of our products." Linux can run on a variety of hardware. One of its biggest advantages is that it's freely distributable: it is available on the Internet as a free download, recommended only for those users with fast connections or on a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). for a small price. Users of Linux find that its networking facilities are exceptional. The operating system also comes with a complete development environment supporting many computer languages. Red Hat's release is one of the most popular Linux bundles available. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Red Hat's estimation, there are between 7 and 10 million Linux users. Belcher added, "We are supporting all Unix and Windows NT platforms supported by Oracle, and Linux is one of them. Because Oracle is portable between systems, it's easy to run on Linux." Other operating systems supported by Essentus include Windows NT, HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. , AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. and Solaris, among others. About Essentus Essentus supplies business-to-business commerce software solutions, services and business improvement processes designed to create value to retailers and manufacturers in the softgoods supply chain. Essentus' proven solutions are an essential component of the business backbone of the fast changing fashion industry and are specifically designed for companies to derive greater value across their organizations and between business partners. Hundreds of companies worldwide have taken advantage of Essentus' advanced collaboration, hosted applications services and supply chain management technologies. For further information, please visit their web site at www.essentus.com. Copyright (2000) Essentus Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All information contained in this document is the property of Essentus Inc. Essentus, Essentus Sourcing, Essentus Demand Management, Essentus Merchandising and Essentus Express are trademarks of Essentus Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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