Asian Linux project takes shape
Tuesday, 6 April 2004 20:28 EST
China's Red Flag Software and Japan's Miracle Linux have released the test version of a Linux operating environment developed specially for Asia. Three months after joining hands on this effort, the companies said last week that they have completed the beta edition of Asianux 1.0. Asianux is being hailed by the two companies as the possible answer to the lack of Linux standards in the region. Using a shared kernel and other common components, Asianux standardizes how Linux works so that software and hardware makers will not need to support multiple flavors of the open-source operating system.
Along with the beta release, Red Flag Software and Miracle Linux have also introduced a certification program for their new Linux platform.
Certified companies will get the latest version of Asianux, technical information and support, as well as early access to Red Flag and Miracle Linux products, the companies said in a joint statement last week.
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