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To: greenehugh who wrote (94793)	4/26/2000 9:13:00 PM
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The Linux revolution quietly goes on.... Intel helps push Linux in China with joint technical support center Semiconductor Business News (04/26/00, 09:32:10 AM EDT) SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Intel Corp. here is furthering its diversification away from an all-microprocessor focus through a new Linux Technical Support Center in China, jointly established with Bluepoint Linux Software Corp. of Los Angeles. According to Yu Deng, president of Bluepoint, Intel will contribute technology and equipment, and Bluepoint will deliver the management and staffing, and operate the center. The center, located in Shenzhen, will provide proof-of-concept (POC) consulting, online support, training, and a call center. From the POC center, staff experts will evaluate clients' business requirements and recommend the most suitable software solution. The center will deliver services to integration providers, Linux solution providers and end users. Linux is an open-source operating system that is offered free by various providers and customized to each customers' needs. Intel has come out in support of Linux for its processors because of its ability to create Internet-ready applications (see Feb. 2 story). Bluepoint Linux Software claims to have developed the first "true Chinese"Linux operating system, named Bluepoint, and controls approximately 80% of the Chinese Linux bundling market. It is preinstalled by several major computer manufacturers in China. The company is a leading provider of Linux solutions and related services in the Chinese market. The company also develops Linux-based embedded systems. "The lack of reliable technical support and the lack of high-quality Linux solutions that meet the need of the Chinese market have been a bottleneck in the Linux development in China," said Deng. "Bluepoint founders have been paying close attention to the technical support problem. We are confident that, with the support from Intel, the Bluepoint's Linux Technical Support will help to push the Linux development in China to new levels." GO LNUX!