SCO Group SCO Linux Server 4.0
At presstime, the SCO Group (formerly Caldera) was planning to unveil the custom SCO Linux Server 4.0 at Comdex. Based on the newest UnitedLinux OS, SCO Linux Server 4.0 targets businesses that need to support branch sites. It features a 2.4.19 kernel, multipath I/O support for increased flexibility, and an extensive journaling file system. Contact company for pricing. The SCO Group, (801) 765-4999, (888) 465-4689. www.sco.com/products
NetLert Communications N-Contact 1.0
Companies doing business over the Web should check out N-Contact 1.0, the newest addition to NetLert Communications' customer-communication tools. N-Contact provides live, instant help via a chat box on the Web site, reducing costly phone help calls. N-Contact also contains a library of responses to common questions, can facilitate transfers between technicians and, optionally, keeps interaction reports. $150 per user,10-user minimum; additional reporting package approx. $10,000. NetLert Communications, (800) 669-7076, (828) 670-9900. www.netlert.com
Executive Software International Sitekeeper 2.0
Executive Software International has upgraded Sitekeeper, its systems-management tool. Version 2.0's PushInstaller lets you easily update software across Microsoft Windows 95b, 98, Me, NT, 2000 or XP networks. Additionally, Sitekeeper can scan legacy applications, tracking licenses and removing software with expired licenses. Finally, the new version is available for laptops and other machines that are not always connected to the network. Starts at $29.50 per machine for the suite (with both Inventory and PushInstall modules), $15.75 per machine. Executive Software International, (800) 829-6468, (818) 771-1600. www.execsoft.com
Sun Microsystems Sun ONE Application Server 7
Sun Microsystems has released two versions of its Sun ONE (Open Net Environment) Application Server. The Platform edition is offered free to enterprises and independent software vendors. Because the application server is modular and compatible with all major platforms, you can customize it with Sun ONE Java Web Services. Both editions include the first complete version (1.3) of the J2EE platform and the Java WSDP toolset for building, testing and deploying XML applications, Web applications and Web services that use WSDL, SOAP ebXML and UDDI. Platform edition: free download on Solaris and Windows; Standard edition: $2,000 per CPU. Sun Microsystems, (800) 555-9786, (650) 960-1300. www.sun.com/sunone
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