ServerBeach Offers Debian GNU/Linux for Hosted Customers; Dedicated, Self-Managed Hosting Provider Launches Popular GNU/Linux Operating System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2003 ServerBeach, the leading provider of dedicated, self-managed hosting, has again led the way for the discount dedicated hosting Typically refers to a single Web site that is hosted on a stand-alone server. See dedicated server. market by announcing the immediate availability of Linux's popular, non-commercial, 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. -- Debian GNU/Linux Debian GNU/Linux - Debian -- on ServerBeach's affordable Starter Servers and Power Servers. Debian will be offered at no additional charge to ServerBeach customers. Debian is a popular and freely-available computer operating system that provides an alternative to other GNU/Linux offerings such as Red Hat and SuSE. Though still evolving, Debian includes more than 8,700 bundled software (1) Applications that are included with new hardware. For example, a new PC often comes with several applications, many of which may be light versions or full versions with no limit on usage. Others may be only 60- or 90-day trial packages. See bundle. packages for a variety of technical and business uses. The operating system is maintained by over 1,000 Debian developers who collectively form the Debian Project. Debian is deployed on approximately one-third of the total GNU/Linux servers in use today. Debian proponents attribute this rapid adoption to its ease of installation, upgradability, administration, and operating system stability. "Not only do we promise our customers quality hardware on a reliable network, we listen closely to their needs," said Richard Yoo, Big Kahuna (person) kahuna - /k*-hoo'n*/ (From the Hawaiian title for a shaman) An IBM synonym for wizard or guru. , ServerBeach. "Many of them want and appreciate the two driving forces behind Debian -- technical excellence and the commitment to free software. We will continue to break ground by expanding our offerings -- commercial and non-commercial -- so our customers will get the best value and power of choice." "It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a for Debian to be offered in the dedicated Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. market," said Joey Schultze, Debian press attache ATTACHE. Connected with, attached to. This word is used to signify those persons who are attached to a foreign legation. An attache is a public minister within the meaning of the Act of April 30, 1790, s. 37, 1 Story's L. U. S. , The Debian Project. ServerBeach's decision to provide servers running the Debian GNU/Linux operating system demonstrates the growing need for free and stable software. We feel it's important that the entire Linux user community have access to a high-quality, non-commercial alternative." Dedicated hosted servers running Debian may be ordered online at www.serverbeach.com. About ServerBeach Created by Rackspace Managed Hosting founder and Web hosting pioneer, Richard Yoo, ServerBeach offers self-managed, dedicated servers to resellers, small businesses and technology hobbyists. Built on solid hardware, a reliable network and burstable bandwidth, ServerBeach provides Linux and Microsoft users with a low-cost dedicated server, complete with a full set of developer's tools. ServerBeach promises its customers quality hardware on a reliable network backed by a 99.9 percent uptime guarantee. For more information, visit www.serverbeach.com. About Debian The Debian Project is an organization of free software developers who volunteer their time and effort in order to produce the completely free operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. Debian GNU/Linux and Debian GNU/Hurd. For more information, contact press@debian.org. ServerBeach, Starter Server, and Power Server are trademarks of ServerBeach. All other trade names mentioned herein are believed to be the property of their respective owners. |
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