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MRV Launches Net2Linux: Online Linux Open Source Networking Community; Leader in Linux Open Source Networking to Offer Content and Community
Business Wire - April 04, 2000 09:21
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2000--MRV Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:MRVC) today announced the launch of Net2Linux, an online Linux Open Source for the open source community.
The community, www.net2linux.com, is freely available upon registration to all World Wide Web users. Net2Linux is being led by NBase-Xyplex, pioneers who developed the first Open system dedicated switch/router to use the Linux operating system.
Net2Linux's mission is to serve as the world center for the Linux/Open Source Networking environment and to provide breakthrough customer services for the enterprise Open Source Networking community.
The Net2Linux Community offers content and forums in several areas including software and programs, links to other Open Source sites, frequently asked questions about Linux and Open Source, articles, tutorials, publications, commercial products and service contributed by and for the open source community. These include: IT managers, administrators, developers, corporate buyers and any other individuals or groups in the Linux/Open Source Networking community.
Open Source Net2Linux community participants will be able to share information, download free Linux software and programs, ask questions about Linux and open source networking, download articles, educate with the use of tutorials and find publications and commercial products associated with Linux.
Net2Linux also offers services including support, training and lab certification programs for advanced open source networking.
Net2Linux is contributing to the Linux and Open Source Community by focusing on various networking projects and software including:
-- LAN and Layer 2
-- Routing & Layer 3
-- QoS (Quality of Service)
-- VOIP (Voice Over IP) & Telephony
-- Proxies & Gateways
-- WAN & Other Communications
-- Network Management
-- Wireless, Mobile & Appliance
-- Services & Servers
-- Networking Development
-- Web application and development
-- Hardware
-- Financial
-- Other group communications
Chen Ginossar, manager of Linux Operations at MRV, commented: "The addition of Net2Linux with other Linux industry leaders like RedHat, a server and operating system distributor of Linux, enhances the viability of Linux. We are elated to be able to participate in this revolution."
About Net2Linux
Net2Linux is committed to support the rapid growth and success of the Linux and Open Source networking developer community. With an integrated approach of Open Source and networking coupled with close ties to the Open Source Networking developer community and leading networking vendors, Net2Linux offers superior networking information and solutions.
About MRV Communications
Over the past two years, MRV adopted a business model of creating and managing several start-up companies and forming independent business units, in order to take them public.
The principal focus of the MRV group of companies, which now comprises 14 companies, is Optical components, Optical networks, and Internet infrastructure.
MRV Communications Inc. is a world-class leader in optical network components and systems. The company has leveraged its early leadership in fiber-optic transmission into a well-focused range of solutions, integrating switching, routing, access servers and optical transmission systems.
As the Internet evolves into a single global communication network, MRV has launched the development of new technologies to drive the next-generation infrastructures.
Such developments encompass optical access systems, subscribers' management systems and Linux-based solutions.
MRV has initiated and funded cutting-edge start-up companies including Zaffire Inc. (formerly known as New Access Communications), Charlotte's Networks, Hyperchannel, Zuma Networks and most recently RedC Optical Networks Inc.
Visit the company on the World Wide Web at mrv.com.
CONTACT: MRV Communications Inc., Chatsworth
Diana Hayden, 818/886-6782
diana@mrv.com
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