Netscape Works With Major Linux Software and Systems Vendors Including Compaq,
Hewlett-Packard, Caldera Systems, VA Research Linux Systems and Red Hat
To Provide Comprehensive Linux Support
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Netscape Communications
Corporation (Nasdaq: NSCP) today announced the delivery of preview releases of
Netscape(R) Directory Server and Netscape(R) Messaging Server software for
Linux, a popular open source operating system that commands a strong market
share in the enterprise and with Internet Service Providers. Netscape also
announced the general availability of Netscape(R) Delegated Administrator
software for Linux. Netscape server software for Linux provides enterprise
customers with the scalability and reliability of Netscape server software and
the innovation and open standards support of Linux.
Netscape also announced that it is working with major Linux systems
vendors including Compaq, Hewlett-Packard and VA Research Linux Systems, as
well as major Linux software vendors including Caldera Systems and Red Hat to
ensure comprehensive Linux support is available for Linux-based server
software, operating system and hardware platforms. Developed collaboratively
by the Internet community, Linux is an open source code version of the UNIX
operating system that commands a strong share of the Internet service provider
(ISP) market and is the fastest growing server platform.
"Netscape is focused on enabling companies to transform their businesses
from company to company.com," said John Paul, senior vice president and
general manager of Netscape's server products division. "Netscape Directory
Server, Netscape Messaging Server and Netscape Delegated Administrator on
Linux will provide enterprise customers with the scalability, reliability,
innovation and open standards support they require to compete in the Net
Economy."
Netscape server software provides the e-commerce-ready infrastructure that
is ideal for companies competing in the Net Economy where high performance,
scalability, 24x7 reliability and strong security features that extends
outside the enterprise are critical for success. Netscape Directory Server
provides real-time directory and security services that enable centralized,
low cost management of a myriad of Internet applications deployed by
enterprises and independent software companies. Netscape Messaging Server is
high-performance Internet messaging software that enables enterprises and ISPs
to provide "mail-tone" quality messaging service to millions of employees,
customers and partners simultaneously on the Internet and Extranets.
Netscape Delegated Administrator 4.0 is an Internet application that
delegates user and account management for customer self-service. ISPs and
enterprises doing business through an Extranet are able to delegate limited
management of the directory to remote administrators and end users. Customers,
partners, and suppliers can update their own account and user information on
the Web without having to call the administrator for every change.
"As the demand for Linux applications and open source solutions continues
to grow, Compaq is pleased to join with Netscape in providing customers,
developers, and ISPs with the enterprise-level hardware, software, and open
source solutions required to meet their business needs," said Tim Yeaton, vice
president and general manager, Compaq's UNIX Software Division.
"Demand for Linux applications and support is growing rapidly," said
Aurora Belarmino, worldwide market development manager for HP's Network Server
Division. "We work with Red Hat to deliver Linux solutions and support, and,
in turn, applaud Netscape for its support of this growing customer need."
"Answering the demand for Linux applications and support is of great
concern to us," said Bob Young, chief executive officer, Red Hat Software. "We
want to work with Netscape to provide enterprises, telcos and ISPs with the
enterprise-level hardware, software and support that companies require."
"Netscape had the foresight to port Netscape(R) FastTrack Server to Linux
years ago, and we are proud that we were part of that decision," said
Ransom Love, chief executive officer of Caldera Systems Inc. "Netscape's
delivery of Linux directory and messaging server software not only underscores
its understanding of the market, but its business acumen as well. Netscape was
on the Linux train long before it left the station and now it has increased
its speed and expanded the enterprise destinations."
Netscape Directory Server and Netscape Messaging Server for the Linux
operating environment are available in beta versions, and Netscape Delegated
Administrator is generally available from Netscape. Linux is freely available
on the Internet at several locations including http://www.linux.org.
Netscape Communications Corporation is a leading provider of software and
services for businesses that want to transform the way they create and keep
customers in the emerging net economy. The company offers a full line of
enterprise software solutions, professional services, and a leading Internet
portal to help companies build, buy, or outsource Internet applications that
drive revenue growth, build customer loyalty, and create new levels of
business efficiency. Traded on Nasdaq under the symbol NSCP, Netscape
Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.
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