PowerQuest and Caldera Systems have signed an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement to integrate PowerQuest`s PartitionMagic OEM version into Caldera`s OpenLinux. During the installation process, PowerQuest`s patented partitioning technology will automatically create the required separate partition for the OpenLinux operating system, making it easier for customers to set up and use Linux.
"Most of our OpenLinux customers maintain and use other operating systems in addition to Linux," says Ransom Love, Caldera Systems president. "By using PowerQuest`s partitioning technology, we provide a seamless means of creating the required Linux partition and make the installation process much less arduous and complicated."
Prior to the agreement, Linux users would have to go through a complex and time-consuming process that involved backing up the entire hard drive, reformatting the drive, repartitioning the drive with FDISK, restoring the backup and then installing Linux and LILO or boot manager. If users wanted to change the partition at any point, they would have to repeat the entire process.
PowerQuest`s BootMagic, which allows users to boot multiple operating systems on a single workstation, will also be bundled with OpenLinux.
In addition, Caldera will offer a special upgrade to PartitionMagic 4.0 at a reduced price for its OpenLinux customers who want additional control of their partitions after the installation of Linux is complete. PartitionMagic 4.0 is the only partitioning software on the market that provides Linux support.
"We consider Caldera a leader in the Linux market," says Bill Bennett, PowerQuest president. "By including our partitioning technology, Caldera OpenLinux becomes an obvious choice for people looking to use this up-and-coming operating system."
PowerQuest products are distributed in South Africa by NT software specialist Server Tools, a subsidiary of Dimension Data
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