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	Salon Technology \| Can't buy Linux love (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The news that Linuxcare and its CEO Fernand Sarrat were "parting ways" sparked a predictable hubbub in the Linux-watching community over the weekend -- kind of like a beehive poked with a stick.
		Linuxcare, the most high-profile example of a company attempting to base a business model on selling support services for open-source software, is largely the creation of Silicon Valley's premier venture capital firm, Kleiner Perkins.
		Back in mid-1998, Linuxcare exploded onto the scene with all the fireworks one might expect from a company with access to the never-ending funding spigot of Kleiner Perkins and the networking abilities of the likes of John Doerr and Vinod Khosla.
	archive.salon.com /tech/feature/2000/04/11/linuxcare (777 words)

	LWN: Linuxcare's S-1 filing
		However, Linuxcare seems somewhat more in the red than most of the others - through September 30, 1999 Linuxcare had lost $10.6 million, having brought in all of $518,111 in revenue - including revenue from companies it acquired.
		Linuxcare hired 120 people in 1999, including most of its management team, which has not worked together before.
		Linuxcare's customers could decide to go into the support business and become competitors instead; they could also ally themselves with other Linux support providers.
	lwn.net /2000/features/linuxcare-ipo.phtml (1004 words)

	FindLaw - Statement of Work - IBM Global Services and Linuxcare
		Linuxcare will provide IBM access to certain Linuxcare technical databases, information and materials as described in Section 4.1 for IBM's use in providing such Level 1 and Level 2 support.
		Linuxcare also will be responsible for providing Level 3 support to IBM to isolate and resolve source code defects, resolve complex technical issues and provide fixes in furtherance of IBM's support services to IBM customers.
		Linuxcare acknowledges that it is Linuxcare's responsibility to assess its current systems and take appropriate action to migrate to Year 2000 ready systems.
	allbusiness.findlaw.com /agreements/linuxcare/ibm.serv.1999.10.22.html (1019 words)

	Levanta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Levanta (previously Linuxcare) is a San Francisco-based company founded in 1998 by Dave Sifry, Arthur Tyde and Dave LaDuke.
		These experts were allowed to use company time to develop their projects, and were expected to help with technical support in their areas of expertise.
		Levanta had four divisions: Linuxcare Labs that tested and certified hardware systems for Linux compatibility, Linuxcare University, which provided training, Professional Services which provided consultants to other companies and Research and Development that concentrated on enhancing open source software.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Linuxcare (377 words)

	Linuxcare, Turbolinux reverse merger plan \| CNET News.com
		The justification was that Linuxcare's specialization on services complemented Turbolinux's product emphasis, but now it appears the two different businesses didn't dovetail so smoothly after all.
		On the Linuxcare side of the house, the company has enough cash to last two years, Tyde said.
		It's a stark change from the Linux heyday, when Linuxcare announced a $32.5 million infusion in December 1999 and Turbolinux trumpeted the $57 million it raised just a month later--the most venture financing any Linux company raised in one fell swoop.
	news.com.com /Linuxcare,+Turbolinux+reverse+.../2100-1001_3-256819.html (1016 words)

	Troubled Linuxcare announces major layoffs \| CNET News.com
		Linuxcare, the Linux start-up that in recent weeks has found itself swimming against a tide of trouble, laid off a number of employees today to cut expenses.
		Linuxcare filed for an IPO in January, but it's been a rocky road since.
		Linuxcare had a net loss of $21 million on revenues of $3 million in 1999, the company said in Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
	news.com.com /Troubled+Linuxcare+announces+.../2100-1001_3-240083.html (864 words)

	Linux server support and consulting by linuxcare
		Linuxcare is committed to protecting your privacy and to technologies that gives you the most powerful and secure online experience with the Linuxcare Canada Web Site (the "site").
		Linuxcare publishes an Online Privacy Statement to make you aware of our privacy policy, practices and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used.
		Linuxcare safeguards the security of that data you send us with physical, electronic, and managerial procedures.
	www.linuxcare.ca /policy.php (1673 words)

	Linuxcare To Fine Tune Linux For Thinkpads - Technology News by TechWeb
		The arrangement, which company officials said was worth at least $100,000, is a significant shot in the arm for Linuxcare, which has suffered from the general downturn afflicting Linux companies.
		IBM (stock: IBM) is the first customer for a new program called "Deltabase," by which Linuxcare intends to "reduce the complexity of distributions for the ISVs and OEMs," said David Sifry, Linuxcare, chief technology officer.
		Linuxcare honed the version of Caldera Linux to make best use of IBM laptop's sound, video, and networking performance, as well as power management and system booting.
	www.techweb.com /wire/story/TWB20000609S0008 (416 words)

	LWN.net interviews David Sifry, CTO of Linuxcare
		Linuxcare has been through a lot in the press, well, you live by the hype and you die by the hype.
		Linuxcare is a services company, which differs it from vendors like Red Hat, SuSE, and Turbolinux because it doesn't depend on the distribution of software.
		One way Linuxcare addresses this mantra is with their Deltabase product, a subscription based service for identifying the differences between Linux vendor distributions and even between same vendor releases.
	lwn.net /2001/features/linuxworldny/dsifry.php3 (2265 words)

	Linuxcare faces tough road after IPO is ditched - May 10, 2000
		Linuxcare is a prime example of the extremes in the IPO market this year.
		About a month before Linuxcare announced its decision to go public, shares of VA Linux Systems rocketed an astounding 690 percent on their first day of trading, setting a debut record.
		But Linuxcare was able to release its first good news in a while, announcing an extended agreement to provide new services to Hitachi and a new agreement with another Japanese company, PFU Limited, for in-depth technical support.
	money.cnn.com /2000/05/10/deals/ipo_withdraw (1114 words)

	Linux server support and consulting by linuxcare
		The trademark "Linuxcare" and any Linuxcare product names used, quoted and/or referenced within the Site are trademarks or registered trademarks of Linuxcare Co., Ltd. Other company names and product names used, quoted and/or referenced in the Site may be protected as their respective trade name, trademarks or registered trademarks.
		Therefore, Linuxcare shall not be responsible for any loss, expense or damage including, but not limited to, payment of compensation, in connection with the Linuxcare's adoption of the information or material identical or similar to the information or material that you send Linuxcare.
		Linuxcare first notifies you that the materials or other information you submit to a particular part of Linuxcare Site will be published or otherwise used with your name on it.
	www.linuxcare.ca /terms.php (1589 words)

	Linuxcare Supports SmartDisk's FlashPath Product; Linuxcare Provides Development, Technical Services, Training ...
		Linuxcare is also providing the complete range of Linux services to SmartDisk including training, support services, and device certification for the FlashPath software.
		Linuxcare Labs, the product certification arm of Linuxcare, is the first independent testing authority to inaugurate a comprehensive program for certifying hardware and software for use with the Linux operating system.
		Linuxcare, Inc. is a recognized leader in providing comprehensive professional services and solutions for Linux and open-source technologies.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0WUB/is_2000_June_12/ai_62670712 (548 words)

	Linuxcare Completes Third Funding Round, Industry Leaders Invest US$30 Million
		Linuxcare, Inc., a leader in providing comprehensive professional services and solutions for Linux and open-source technologies, has raised US$30 million in its third funding round, led by Lehman Brothers Venture Capital.
		Linuxcare's Series C round will fuel development and expansion of its four-pronged services, support, education and certification business model.
		Linuxcare's venture firm partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers and Patricof and Co., are joined in this round by Charter Growth Capital and an affiliated entity of Sands Brothers and Co., Ltd., in addition to Lehman Brothers.
	www.tmcnet.com /bizwatch/news/080200d.htm (348 words)

	Linuxcare Expands into Embedded Systems (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Linuxcare, Inc., the premier provider of Linux technical support and services, just announced an agreement with Motorola to provide back-line engineering support to Motorola Computer Group's support and development organization.
		Yet Linuxcare, which recently announced [4] a series of acquisitions, a new round of venture capital financing, and a renewed strategic vision to grow beyond "your mother's service company", has become increasingly active in securing support and service agreements in an attempt to shore up its position as the major Linux technical support provider.
		Linuxcare's move to support embedded Linux is likely one of several attempts the San Francisco-based company will make to keep its edge in the Linux service and support arena.
	www.linuxjournal.com /node/5121/print (489 words)

	Linuxcare starts over - with software - ZDNet UK News
		Linuxcare, a company that failed spectacularly at selling services for the Linux operating system, is back with a new strategy: selling software.
		Linuxcare was founded in 1998 as a company that would provide technical support and consulting services for Linux, a clone of the Unix operating system and competitor to Windows.
		Linuxcare provides Linux administration tools that can be run by traditional mainframe administrators, by Linux administrators, or through a Web interface, Lyford said.
	news.zdnet.co.uk /business/0,39020645,2120631,00.htm (785 words)

	LinuxCare announces layoffs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Nemschoff said the company was looking for additional funds by an IPO or other means, but denied that LinuxCare was looking for a takeover partner.
		LinuxCare was initially seen by analysts as a strong Linux play because it derives its income from services, not software sales.
		But the spokesman said that even after the cuts, the total employee count would be significantly higher than that number because of hires in the first few months of the year.
	www.computerworld.com /printthis/2000/0,4814,44071,00.html (402 words)

	Network Computing \| Review \| Business Applications \| 'Team'Work Pays Off for Linux \| Page 1 \| April 29, 2002
		Linuxcare staffers, for example, spent time sharing their knowledge with us: They not only offered solutions, they took the time to explain why the fixes worked and expand our base knowledge of Linux.
		Support personnel at Caldera, HP and Linuxcare quickly admitted when they did not have a solution to our problem and promptly found another support technician who could help--many then remained on the line to get some on-the-job training.
		Linuxcare provides Tier 4 support for HP's Linux support services and provides Tier 1 to Tier 4 support for several PC manufacturers, such as Dell Computer Corp. To avoid a conflict, we ensured that our questions would not require more than Tier 1 or Tier 2 support.
	www.networkcomputing.com /1309/1309f3.html (1541 words)

	Sun takes a shine to Linuxcare's storage software \| CNET News.com
		A four-person team at Linuxcare created the driver, which will be released in a week and a half at the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, said Linuxcare chief technology officer Dave Sifry.
		The contract, along with this week's announcement of Sun's second investment in Linuxcare, is a vote of confidence for Linuxcare, a provider of technical support, consulting and other services for the operating system.
		Earlier this year, San Francisco-based Linuxcare was hit by the departures of its chief executive and chief information officer, layoffs, a postponed initial public offering, and cooling investor enthusiasm for Linux companies.
	msn-cnet.com.com /2100-1001_3-244115.html (874 words)

	Levanta Press Release - Levanta by Linuxcare to Support New IBM eServer Mainframe
		Linuxcare's customers are industry leaders in financial services, telecommunications, and retail.
		Linuxcare is a member of IBM's PartnerWorld for developers.
		Linuxcare is a trademark of Linuxcare, Inc. Other names used may be trademarks of their respective owners.
	www.levanta.com /news/releases/2003-05-13.shtml (384 words)

	PDC - Client Stories - Linuxcare
		Linuxcare, now the leading provider of professional services and solutions for Linux and open-source technologies, was a start-up when they approached us.
		As a service company pioneering new space, Linuxcare's success is totally gated by understanding their customers' problems and a key need was for Linuxcare to "live in their customers' environment.
		Unlike their traditional ad hoc way of gathering data, MDPD offered Linuxcare a repeatable and methodical process to understand where the gaps were in fulfilling customer needs.
	www.pdcinc.com /cases/linux.html (417 words)

	Interview: Linuxcare CTO Dave Sifry
		That's the lesson open source services and support company, Linuxcare Inc., of San Francisco, learned early in May as fluctuations in the financial markets convinced the company to withdraw its IPO and lay off employees.
		Linuxcare had 113 employees when it filed for its IPO in December 1999, and had hired a number more since then.
		Linuxcare is firmly committed to the four major areas of service that we provide: tech support, professional services, education, and product certification.
	www.developer.com /tech/article.php/626631 (1484 words)

	NewsForge \| Linuxcare finally gets a permanent CEO; is he in time to save the ship?
		In April and May 2000, the CEO and CTO left under a cloud, the company was racked by internal power struggles, employees were laid off at a rapid pace and a much ballyhooed IPO had been put off indefinitely.
		Before Linuxcare would make such a move, though, there would have "a customer need that would be best served by buying another company," Lyford says.
		Linuxcare might also hire individuals to help with specialized long-term projects, but the company is not looking for employees.
	www.newsforge.com /software/01/11/12/0254254.shtml?tid=11 (869 words)

	E-Commerce News: News: Linuxcare Establishes Asian Operations
		The move to set up Linuxcare KK will add to the company's working relationships with regional firms and expand its presence in a market that is increasingly gravitating toward the open-source platform.
		Linuxcare also recently established a regional data center in Hong Kong, increasing its ability to provide service offerings to international customers, including consulting, customization, development, integration and migration.
		Linuxcare also added to its regional investment in fall 1999, striking a strategic deal with Inter Space Planning Corporation (ISP) to test ISP-deployed AQUILA servers in order to provide Linux compliancy certification on all major distributions.
	www.ecommercetimes.com /story/2603.html (561 words)

	LinuxCare Capitalizes On Stealth Marketing - Technology News by TechWeb
		LinuxCare grew out of freelance support of the OS that Sifry and others members of the Bay Area Linux Users Group were doing for companies in the area.
		LinuxCare will now offer 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week commercial 800-number support for all the major implementations of Linux, including Red Hat, Debian, Caldera, LinuxPPC, and others.
		With corporations suddenly being faced with having to pay for support for something they didn't even know they had, it raises the questions as to whether there could be an anti-Linux backlash by corporate managers who seek to regain control by ripping out all the Linux and installing NT.
	techweb.com /wire/story/TWB19990216S0016 (495 words)

	NewsForge \| LinuxCare is growing again -- as a software company
		Back in 1998, several members of the Silicon Valley Linux Users Group (SVLUG) decided to start a company called LinuxCare that would "offer support for the (Linux) revolution." It was a brave dream, but the hoped-for IPO never happened, and LinuxCare slowly fizzled away, still around but out of the public eye.
		So Lyford decided LinuxCare's best bet would be to provide tools specifically for managing Linux in data centers, where the biggest expense is neither software licenses nor hardware, but people, who typically absorb around 60% of corporate data center budgets.
		LinuxCare's press center page carries a fairly complete archive of press releases and news stories (including some negative ones) dating back to the company's beginnings.
	www.newsforge.com /business/03/08/29/1439251.shtml?tid=2&tid=33 (1494 words)

	Linux PR: Linuxcare And VMware Combine Forces
		These statements are based upon Linuxcare's current expectations and judgment about future developments in Linuxcare's business and may be affected by several factors, including, without limitation, delays in or increased costs of production, delays in or lower than anticipated sales of Linuxcare services, general conditions in the computer industry.
		Linuxcare, Inc. is the leading provider of Linux services-including technical support, professional services, education, and product certification-for Global 1000 companies.
		Linuxcare supports all major distributions of Linux on all major platforms, offering a variety of programs including 24x7 enterprise-class telephone support.
	linuxpr.com /releases/968.html (688 words)

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