Caldera Systems Ships First Linux Desktop Product for the Internet -- OpenLinux eDeskTop 2.4
eDesktop Ships With Citrix ICA Client, Moneydance Personal Finance Manager, Webmin Remote Browser-based Utility, Pre-configured ISP Access Numbers, Key Internet Browsers and Plug-ins
OREM, Utah - March 28, 2000 - Caldera Systems Inc., (NASDAQ: CALD) the "Linux for eBusiness" leader today announced the shipping of OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4.
It ships with the Citrix ICA client and is the first Linux high performance desktop platform -- and the only Linux product -- providing instant Internet access through preconfigured, preinstalled browser plug-ins and ISP phone numbers. OpenLinux eDesktop seamlessly bridges the gap between the LAN and the Internet as both an Internet and network client.
"What we want to do with OpenLinux eDesktop is provide high-performance Linux desktop software optimized for the Internet," said Ransom Love, president and chief executive officer of Caldera Systems Inc.
"eDesktop is a full-featured Internet and network client that gives users access to remote, Internet and network applications. The installation of preconfigured Linux software is even faster and easier than before and we believe it's the most manageable Linux desktop solution on the market."
OpenLinux eDesktop includes Webmin -- a solution that allows administrators to manage software and configuration from across the aisle or around the world via a Web browser. Webmin increases IS productivity by providing a single tool to manage a variety of machines. eDesktop also includes the third generation of Lizard, Caldera's installation Wizard.
"eDesktop 2.4 is the single easiest Linux product to install," said David McAllister, former technology director for SGI and current Maxspeed CTO. "I've installed at least six distributions and this is the first one that detected every device connected to my laptop."
OpenLinux eDesktop not only allows users to access the applications they want -- it allows users to create applications. The most recent Java Development Kit from Sun -- JDK 1.2.2 is included in eDesktop.
Java is the predominant language used in Internet applications. eDesktop also includes Omnis Studio, a visual rapid application development package that allows developers to create applications in a component-based environment.
"Omnis collaborates with Caldera for the simple reason that they have the best articulated business model and eDesktop is the perfect product for us," said Jim Dorst, COO of Omnis Technology Corp. "We bring our business application base to the channel . . . and they deliver."
OpenLinux eDesktop Features
Third Party Applications
OpenLinux -- the Complete Linux for eBusiness Strategy
OpenLinux eDesktop is the second product in Caldera's Linux for eBusiness product line that targets businesses needing secure, stable, low-cost mission-critical Linux solutions. Caldera's strategy provides Linux for eBusiness solutions that scale from the small-to-medium size business all the way up to the enterprise.
OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 is based on Open Standards technology and the Linux 2.2.14 kernel, enabling existing business processes to be re-engineered for the Internet across all supported hardware platforms and database systems. OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 contains the glibc 2.2.2-3 and libc 5-1.0-2 libraries and includes the award-winning Linux Wizard (Lizard) with point-and-click graphical remote install.
System Integration
OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 includes remote management capabilities and integrates into existing systems. Inclusion of the DHCP client enables interaction with corporate LANs without requiring UNIX knowledge or experience. EDesktop 2.4 has vastly increased the auto detection of hardware upon installation including sound, video, LAN cards, printers and modems.
Pricing, Support and Education
OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 sells for U.S. $39.99 SRP. Caldera Systems provides free 30 day phone support with 24x7 E-mail support to VARs and end-users through the Caldera Systems Knowledge Base at www.calderasystems.com/support/programs.
Full 24x7, fee-based support -- with one-hour response guaranteed -- is also available. Support options include fee-based Linux administration training and certification through Caldera Open Learning Providers worldwide.
Open Source
Caldera Systems is a leader in -- and supporter of -- the Open Source movement. Please visit www.openlinux.org to download Caldera Systems' technologies that have been open-sourced -- including but not limited to -- LIZARD, Caldera Open Administration System (COAS), the NetWare Kernel File System (NKFS) and the OpenLinux 2.2 port for Sun's SPARC(TM) and UltraSPARC(TM)-based platforms.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The company wishes to advise readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.
Those factors include the failure of the products described above to operate as designed due to incompatibility with some platforms or other defects our reliance on developers in the open source community; new and changing technologies and customer acceptance of those technologies; the company's ability to compete effectively with other companies; failure of our brand to achieve the broad recognition necessary to succeed; unenforceability of the GNU general public license; our reliance on third party developers of components of our software offerings; claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights; and disruption in the company's distribution sales channel.
These and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are also discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its recent filings on Form S-1.
Caldera Systems Inc.
Caldera Systems Inc. is a "Linux for Business and Linux for eBusiness" technology leader in developing and marketing Linux-based business solutions, including its award-winning OpenLinux, NetWare for Linux, Linux technical training, certification and support. Caldera Systems is a leader in, and supporter of, Linux Standard Base (LSB) and Linux Professional Institute (LPI).
Caldera Systems offers a comprehensive line of services including free 30 day phone support, on-site consulting, 24x7 support -- up to and including -- on-site board swap.
Caldera Open Learning Providers offer distribution-neutral Linux training and certification based on LPI certification standards. The OpenLinux operating system and related services are available from Caldera Systems, and Caldera Systems resellers, partners, distributors and supporters like IBM, Motorola, Fujitsu, MTI and Helius.
OpenLinux has received many industry awards including Internetweeks' "Best of the Best," Linux Journal's "Product of the Year," "Best Networked Operating System" from Network Computing, Linuxworld's "Editor's Choice" award: Best Client and Distribution, Linux Journal's "Product of the Year," The Linux Show's "Best Distribution of the Millennium," Linux Magazine's "Cool Product," PC Direct (Ziff-Davis) "Best Buy 2000" award, MikroPC (PC Magazine) "Product of the Year," Linux Magazine's "Emperor Award," Andover.net Dave Central's "Best of Linux."
Other accolades include Red Herring's "Top 50 Privately Held Companies," "Millennium 2000 eBusiness 150" as listed by Upside Magazine (No. 17) and PC Magazine's "Top 100 Technology Companies that are Changing the World."
Caldera Systems Inc. is based in Orem, with offices and 750+ resellers worldwide. Please visit Caldera Systems at www.calderasystems.com. In the U.S., please call 888-GO-Linux (888/465-4689).
In Europe, please call 801/765-4999 or contact us via E-mail at linux@calderasystems.com. To become an OpenLinux reseller, please visit www.calderasystems.com/partners/var.
Caldera is a registered trademark of Caldera Inc. All other products, services, companies, events and publications are trademarks, registered trademarks or servicemarks of their respective owners in the U.S. and/or other countries.
LINUX is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
Caldera Systems Premiers OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4; Includes Citrix ICA Client for Linux
OpenLinux Users Can Now Access Applications Regardless of Platform
OREM, Utah - March 30, 2000 - Caldera Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq:CALD) today announced the debut of OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 -- a high performance Linux desktop for the Internet -- that includes the Citrix(R) Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) Independent Computing Architecture (ICA(R)) client.
The Citrix ICA client, in conjunction with Citrix MetaFrame(TM) application server software, enables OpenLinux eDesktop users to access any application. The client support provides access to any Windows, UNIX and Java applications and allows Linux users to access locally developed applications. With the ICA client, an OpenLinux eDesktop workstation can access any Windows, UNIX or Java application when connected to a server running Citrix MetaFrame or Citrix WinFrame(R) software. These two solutions provide end users the low cost and reliability of Linux with access to a wide range of applications. In fact, eDesktop can access UNIX and Windows server applications using the ICA client, even though it is not running on Linux servers.
"Because we have pioneered Linux for eBusiness, it's fitting that we're the first to deliver a Linux desktop product that fits into the application server model," said Benoy Tamang, vice president of marketing for Caldera Systems. "For years, businesses that wanted to offer a choice of applications to their employees did so at a great cost. Not anymore. OpenLinux eDesktop not only comes with powerful, native Linux business applications, but the Citrix ICA client gives Linux users the power to choose their applications. Finally, choice at an exceptional value."
"This is certainly a mutually beneficial situation for Citrix and Caldera, but the real winners are our customers," said Douglas Wheeler, senior vice president of worldwide marketing for Citrix. "The acceptance of ICA by leaders in the Linux space, such as Caldera, brings Citrix closer to providing users with platform-independent access and enables our mutual customers to access virtually any application from any device. Caldera's decision to incorporate Citrix ICA in its product also will help extend the standard of ICA for server based computing to the Linux desktop."
System Requirements
OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 includes remote management capabilities and integrates into existing systems, running on Intel-based PCs Pentium III, Pentium Pro, Xeon or Pentium/compatible. Inclusion of the DHCP client enables plug-and-play interaction with corporate LANs without requiring UNIX knowledge or experience.
Availability, Support and Education
OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 sells for US $39.95 SRP. Caldera Systems provides free 30-day phone support as well as 90-day e-mail support through the Caldera Systems Knowledge Base at www.caldera.support.com.
Full 24x7, fee-based support -- with one-hour response guaranteed -- is also available. Support options include fee-based Linux administration training and certification through Caldera OpenLearning Providers worldwide.
Open Source
Caldera Systems is a leader in -- and supporter of -- the Open Source movement. Please visit www.openlinux.org to download Caldera Systems' technologies that have been open-sourced -- including but not limited to -- LIZARD, Caldera Open Administration System (COAS), the NetWare Kernel File System (NKFS) and the OpenLinux 2.2 port for Sun's SPARC(TM) and UltraSPARC(TM)-based platforms.
Forward Looking Statements
The statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company wishes to advise readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include the failure of the products described above to operate as designed due to incompatibility with some platforms or other defects our reliance on developers in the open source community; new and changing technologies and customer acceptance of those technologies; the Company's ability to compete effectively with other companies; failure of our brand to achieve the broad recognition necessary to succeed; unenforceability of the GNU general public license; our reliance on third party developers of components of our software offerings; claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights; and disruption in the Company's distribution sales channel. These and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are also discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its recent filings on Form S-1.
Caldera Systems, Inc.
Caldera Systems, Inc. is a "Linux for Business and Linux for eBusiness" technology leader in developing and marketing Linux-based business solutions, including its award-winning OpenLinux, NetWare for Linux, Linux technical training, certification and support. Caldera Systems is a leader in, and supporter of, Linux Standard Base (LSB) and Linux Professional Institute (LPI). Caldera Systems offers a comprehensive line of services including free 30 day phone support, on-site consulting, 24x7 support -- up to and including -- on-site board swap. Caldera Open Learning Providers offer distribution-neutral Linux training and certification based on LPI certification standards. The OpenLinux operating system and related services are available from Caldera Systems, and Caldera Systems resellers, partners, distributors and supporters like IBM, Motorola, Fujitsu, MTI and Helius.
OpenLinux has received many industry awards including Internetweeks' "Best of the Best", Linux Journal's "Product of the Year", "Best Networked Operating System" from Network Computing, Linuxworld's "Editor's Choice" award: Best Client and Distribution, Linux Journal's "Product of the Year", The Linux Show's "Best Distribution of the Millennium", Linux Magazine's "Cool Product", PC Direct (Ziff-Davis) "Best Buy 2000" award, MikroPC (PC Magazine) "Product of the Year", Linux Magazine's "Emperor Award, Andover.net Dave Central's "Best of Linux". Other accolades include Red Herring's "Top 50 Privately Held Companies", "Millennium 2000 eBusiness 150" as listed by Upside Magazine (number 17) and PC Magazine's "Top 100 Technology Companies that are Changing the World."
Caldera Systems, Inc. is based in Orem, Utah, with offices and 750+ resellers worldwide. Please visit Caldera Systems at www.calderasystems.com. In the US, please call 888-GO-Linux (888-465-4689). In Europe, please call 801/765-4999 or contact us via E-mail at linux@calderasystems.com. To become an OpenLinux reseller, please visit www.calderasystems.com/partners/var.
About Citrix ICA
With more than 3.5 million concurrent user licenses since its introduction in 1995, the Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is an emerging industry standard for server-based computing. Citrix's ICA technology includes a server software component, a network protocol component, and a client software component. On the server, ICA separates application logic from the user interface and executes 100% of the application on the server. The ICA network protocol transports keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen updates over standard protocols to the client, typically consuming less than 5 kilobits-per-second of network bandwidth. On the client, users see and work only with the application's interface.
About Citrix
Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application server software and services that offer "Digital Independence(TM)" -- the ability to run any application on any device over any connection, wireless to Web. Citrix's solutions enable organizations of all types, from major enterprises to emerging Application Service Providers (ASPs), to reach more users, with more applications, in more locations -- and achieve this with greater speed and predictability, and lower costs. Founded in 1989, Citrix today is one of the world's fastest-growing software companies, with more than 100,000 customers worldwide, including every one of the FORTUNE 100 firms. Its products, including MetaFrame software and Independent Computing Architecture (ICA), a core application-server technology, have been widely adopted by the corporate mainstream to achieve key business goals. The firm, which markets its solutions through value-added resellers, system integrators and OEM licensees, is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CTXS and was recently named to the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.
Citrix(R), WinFrame(R) and ICA(R) are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. MetaFrame(TM) and Digital Independence(TM) are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Caldera is a registered trademark of Caldera, Inc. All other products, services, companies, events and publications are trademarks, registered trademarks or servicemarks of their respective owners in the U.S. and/or other countries.
LINUX is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.