HP Announces Global Debian Linux Support, New Open Source Middleware Channel Offerings

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Tuesday, August 15, 2006; 02:24 AM

HP announced that it has increased Linux distribution support options for customers and expanded its portfolio to include support for Debian Linux. The company also introduced integrated open source middleware offerings for its channel partners.

HP began working with Debian in 1995 and now enables Debian Linux across HP ProLiant and HP BladeSystem servers. The move complements HP’s support for Red Hat, Novell SUSE and the Asianux foundation of Miracle, Red Flag and Haansoft.

"HP is continually working to provide customers with the confidence they need to incorporate and integrate Linux and open source into their enterprise,” said Christine Martino, vice president, Open Source and Linux, HP. 

HP said it continues to build the complete package of integrated open source and Linux technology and services – including HP Open Source Middleware Stack (OSMS) solutions, flexible components, technical support and consulting service combinations.

All of the components in the HP OSMS are designed to offer customers a choice in open source and commercial solutions, multiple technology integration options, and the confidence to deploy these capabilities throughout the enterprise. HP also said it offers tested and supported enabling solutions that leverage the company’s 6,500 open source and Linux service professionals worldwide.

More information on HP’s open source and Linux offerings is available in an online press kit at www.hp.com/go/linuxworld2006.