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Latest News -- 10 January 2001For Immediate Release
Date: September 11, 2000
Contact: Craig Chapman
Phone: 303 544 0300
E-mail:
operations@LinuxForce.net
Web: https://www.LinuxForce.net
The Franklin Institute Science Museum Selects Linux To Power Their Primary Web Site.
Philadelphia, PA — January 10, 2001 — LinuxForce Inc. today announced its completion of the migration of The Franklin Institute Web site to a Linux-powered operating system. In addition, LinuxForce has installed the sophisticated AdminForce Remote monitoring system together with the Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 operating system and the Apache web server at the Philadelphia-based The Franklin Institute Science Museum.
Charles B. Fleming President of LinuxForce commented : "The powerful capabilities of Linux are being more broadly recognized and the addition of AdminForce Remote as an administration tool is proving to be the cost saving approach needed in a maturing IS community"
"We have been experiencing a dramatic increase in contracts to support migrations to Linux from numerous businesses and institutions," Fleming said.
He added "The Franklin Institute Science Museum is a prestigious educational institution in science and technology which requires solid site performance, but it is not alone in making its Linux decision coupled with the cost-effective AdminForce Remote service.
Fleming said that LinuxForce has migrated 150 web sites to the Linux operating system in the last 90 days. He said increased numbers are expected with the added capability of the AdminForce Remote.
Karen Elinich, Director of Educational Technology Programs at The Franklin Institute, commended LinuxForce for the depth of support it has provided with its AdminForce Remote service.
In describing AdminForce Remote Elinich said "Awesome. This is above and beyond my wildest expectation. Very slick and extremely thorough."
About The Franklin Institute Science Museum
The mission of The Franklin Institute Science Museum is to stimulate
interest in science, to promote public understanding of science, and
to strengthen science education. The Institute maintains an exemplary,
innovative museum of science with engaging, educational exhibits and
programs; supports a diverse set of partnerships with all levels of the
formal educational system; interprets the social and historical impact of
science and technology; recognizes outstanding achievement; and provides
a forum for discussion of important scientific issues. The Franklin
Institute also serves to perpetuate the legacy of Benjamin Franklin.
For more information about The Institute refer to www.fi.edu.
About LinuxForce
LinuxForce provides a focal point for Linux service
and support to the institutional, professional services, corporate,
and academic communities. LinuxForce offers a broad range
of assessment, custom programming and product development services.
LinuxForce offers technical support, consulting services,
education, product services, and open source development services.
It utilizes in-house technicians, a network of associates,
specialists, and the web community. LinuxForce
is headquartered in Philadelphia with offices in Irvine, CA and
Boulder, CO. For more information about LinuxForce refer to
www.LinuxForce.net
or call the corporate offices at 1-610-734-1900.
About AdminForce Remote Inc.
AdminForce Remote Inc. is affiliated with Linuxforce Inc. Together the
two companies deliver AdminForce Remote to clients providing
the advanced, automated, adminstration service that they depend
upon for their business operations. AdminForce Remote provides
automated server monitoring, reporting and upgrading while
significantly decreasing operating costs for client Information
Systems departments. Detailed information about the AdminForce
Remote product is now available on its web site: http://www.AdminForce.net/.
To find out how LinuxForce can revitalize your computing infrastructure with the Force of Linux, send an e-mail to sales@LinuxForce.net, or call 610 734 1900, or fill out our contact form and someone will get back to you shortly.