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| DATE | 2004-04-02 |
| FROM | From: "Inker, Evan"
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [hangout] Student Linux Project Mar 17th, 2004
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Student Linux Project Mar 17th, 2004
by Jim Anderson
A team of students at Western is engaged in distributing one of the most
powerful Enterprise level Linux systems available - free of charge.
The Ignalum Linux Project (ILP) student initiative is designed to give
opportunities to faculty and students at Western to participate in promoting
the Linux Open Source concept.
The objective in giving it away free is to promote interest in the Linux
system which can save information technology costs for small to medium-sized
businesses.
"The goal of this project is to showcase the immense talent offered by
students and faculty at Western", says Daniel Ho, third-year computer
science student and a project leader. "This opportunity gives people the
ability to join the project as contributors gaining experience in
programming, project development and integration."
The project involves students from computer science, engineering and
administrative and commercial studies. Other team members include: Michael
Pietrantonio, fourth-year engineering, Regan Pestl, fourth-year
administrative and commercial studies, and Yue Shao, master's computer
science.
Currently the Ignalum Linux distribution is in beta or final testing stage
and available for download on the Ignalum Web site at www.ignalum.com. The
name Ignalum derives from Ho's Chinese name (Hoh, Gna-Lum).
Ignalum Linux is a new Linux distribution system, which showcases an
easy-to-use intuitive graphical environment that offers compatibility with
Microsoft Windows.
The new release is "one of the most powerful Linux systems currently
available, with advanced usability features such as single sign-on
authentication for a mixed Unix-Windows environment and Ignalum's advanced
Internet-sharing and Ipv6-over-NAT capabilities," says Ho.
Pestl says the group is interested in promoting the Open Source concept in
the computer world. "We have everything you could possibly want for free."
The team is also developing partnerships and recently signed an agreement
with the Open Support Guild for distribution of their program.
Ho says the team wants to involve more students in the project from many
disciplines in product development, marketing, and building strategic
partnerships.
The team is also seeking donations of computer hardware and funds.
Those interested in contributing to ILP or to learn more about the project
can contact the Ignalum Linux team at devel-at-ignalum.com
http://www.ignalum.com
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