Caldera Systems Selects CompUSA As Authorized Linux Education Center (ALEC) For Caldera Systems OpenLinux Training
Dec 27th, 12:49 UTC
Caldera's Goal of Linux Education Everywhere Leaps Forward in the U.S.
OREM, UT -- December 27, 1999 -- Caldera Systems, Inc. today announced the selection of CompUSA Inc. (NYSE: CPU), America's Largest
Computer Superstore retailer as an Authorized Linux Education Center (ALEC). Caldera Systems will provide authorized Linux training at
CompUSA stores in 14 major markets. The markets include five in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, Anaheim, Sacramento and San
Francisco. Other major markets are New York, Washington D.C., Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Boise and Lexington. Course registration begins
December 15, 1999 for training starting January 3, 2000.
"As a major force in the retail channel, CompUSA has helped get OpenLinux to the consumer and now, through their in-store learning
centers, they'll help us train the growing community of Linux users," said Royce Bybee, vice president of sales for Caldera Systems.
"CompUSA's reputation will allow us to reach our objective of broadening the availability of Linux training."
Jeff Dill, Vice President of Technology Training for CompUSA, said, "We are pleased to add Caldera's training to our training options.
Caldera's OpenLinux is one of many Linux products that has been well received in our stores and we look forward to providing our c
ustomers with the training resources they need."
"We want Linux users in these 14 markets to know that Caldera's certification preparation courses are distribution neutral," said Jim
Higgins, product manager of education for Caldera Systems. "That means it doesn't matter whether you use OpenLinux, TurboLinux,
Red Hat, SuSe or other distributions, we'll prepare you for Linux certification offered by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI)."
The addition of CompUSA to the education family creates 14 more ALECs for Caldera Systems. The Linux for eBusiness company is the
first Linux company to create a worldwide channel for education and training. For more information on Caldera Systems education and
training, visit http://www.linuxeducation.com.
Caldera Systems, Inc.
Caldera Systems, Inc. is the "Linux for Business and Linux for eBusiness" technology leader in designing, 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 on-site consulting, 24x7 support-up to and including-on-site board swap.
Caldera Systems Authorized Linux Education Centers (ALECs) offer distribution-neutral Linux training and certification based on LPI
certification standards. For information on Caldera Systems education and training, visit www.linuxeducation.com. 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 "Best Networked Operating System" from Network Computing and Linuxworld's
"Best Client". Other accolades include Red Herring's "Top 50 Privately Held Companies" and PC Magazine's "Top 100 Technology Companies
that are Changing the World".
Caldera Systems, Inc. is based in Orem, UT., with offices and 950+ resellers worldwide. Please visit Caldera Systems at
http://www.calderasystems.com 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. For investor
inquiries, please E-mail mailto:ipo@calderasystems.com. To become an OpenLinux reseller, please
visit http://www.calderasystems.com/partners/var.
Caldera Systems, Inc. is a Canopy Group holding under the Ray Noorda/Canopy Group Investment Company. Ray Noorda is the former
CEO of Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL)
Caldera is a registered trademark of Caldera, Inc. OpenLinux is a trademark of Caldera Systems, Inc. All other products, services, c
ompanies, 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.
Press ONLY Contact:
Rick Pike
Caldera Systems, Inc.
Phone: (801) 765-4999
Fax: (801) 765-1313
Email: rpike@calderasystems.com
(Submitted by Martin Pitts of Linux Today)
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