Exciting Linux news!

Hello everyone,

A few things to mention.

First, the big news -- according to C|net news.com, "WordPerfect jumps on
the Linux bandwagon".  We'll forgive them for not noticing that this
actually happened about two years ago <grin>.  The big news is that
*today*, the no-cost Linux version of WordPerfect will be available for
download!  There will also be a paid version, which will include manuals, a
CD-ROM, clip art, and tech support, which will be available in about two
weeks for $70.  download.com is actually going to carry it starting
today!

Links: 
  http://www.news.com/News/Item/0,4,29966,00.html?st.ne.fd.gif.a
  http://www.lwn.net/daily/corel-ann.html
   (Corel's announcement itself.)
  http://www.download.com/
   (Get it from there starting tomorrow!)

We hope to see every Internet connection into Wichita saturated with people
downloading WordPerfect :-)

Secondly, just a reminder that there will be no more ACLUG meetings this
year.  Your suggestions for meeting topics and times are encouraged; you may
send them to the list at [email protected] or to [email protected].

Now a few more items of news:

 * Linux market share went up 212% over the last year (news.com)
   http://www.news.com/News/Item/0,4,30027,00.html?st.ne.fd.gif.a
   Linux accounted for 2/10 percent fewer shipments in 1998 less than
   all other Unices combined.

 * Microsoft Exchange mail server delayed or completely lost
   e-mail bound for the House members voting on important issues.
   http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9812/16/housemail.idg/index.html
   Sendmail, the Unix mail program that delivers about 80% of the
   world's e-mail, would have performed fine in that situation.

 * Kernel 2.2 is really, really, really close to being released.

 * There are rumors that Apple may ship LinuxPPC boxes.
   http://www.techweb.com/wire/story/TWB19981215S0011

 * XFree86 will be integrating Mesa into itself, providing 3D capabilities
   built in.

And most of these items have appeared within the last 1 or 2 days!

I wish you all happy holidays!  We'll plan to resume meetings in January!

Regards,
John Goerzen
http://www.aclug.org/
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