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Progeny Linux Systems Rolls Out Progeny Debian - Product Announcement

Progeny Linux Systems, Inc. has released the first edition of Progeny Debian. The download edition is available now at www.progeny.com/download. The box set will be available on April 23rd.

Progeny Debian was developed in cooperation with Debian GNU/Linux, a popular Linux distribution developed by more than 600 volunteers and regarded as having the most innovative software management technology available. The advantages of using a Debian-based operating system include the ability to upgrade mission critical systems without rebooting, installation of software with a single command, and a network-based software manager. Debian was founded by Ian Murdock, President and CEO of Progeny Linux Systems. The company includes a number of leading Debian developers who are led by CTO John H. Hartman, a prominent expert in operating systems.

Progeny Debian provides an enhanced feature set that includes easy graphical installation, hardware detection support, and improved configuration and management tools. Also included is the latest stable technology, consisting of XFree86 4.0.2 and glibc2.2. Other additions include improved USB support and an auto-install feature for streamlining multiple installations.

"Debian has been at the forefront of Linux technology for over seven years now," says Ian Murdock, President and CEO of Progeny. "Its feature set is second-to-none among Linux distributions, particularly in the areas of software management and upgradability. However, it has long been considered difficult to install, and its lack of commercial support has hindered widespread adoption in corporate environments."

Murdock goes on to say, "Progeny's enhancements make Debian's technology a more viable option for corporate customers. In combination with our technical support, professional services, and integrated network services offering - Progeny Service Network - Debian is now the ideal Linux platform for mission-critical computing infrastructure."

Murdock is quick to point out that Progeny Debian is not another distribution of Linux. "In fact, we don't see Progeny Debian as a separate distribution. It is an enhanced version of Debian for the commercial market. All of our development efforts are being contributed back to the Debian community, and we hope that our work can help make Debian better for all users."

The box set will offer a 90-day subscription to the Progeny Service Network and 30-days of telephone installation support. Progeny Service Network provides timely, secured software updates seamlessly to corporate customers. The service includes free e-mail assistance and various support levels depending on the customers' needs.