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- {subhead} Amiga Changes Kernel Decision{def}
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- July 9, 1999
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- Amiga selects Linux as their Next Generation OS Kernel
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- July 9, 1999 - San Diego, California. Amiga has selected Linux as the OS kernel
- for the new Amiga Operating Environment that is scheduled for release later this
- year. Amiga is selecting Linux after several months of evaluating the
- technical progress of the OS and the tremendous industry support that Linux has
- gained.
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- The development community has given Linux a major endorsement and the momentum
- that Linux now enjoys is having a significant impact on the computer industry.
- There are a large number of hardware device drivers and software applications
- written for Linux already and this number is growing daily.
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- "Our strategy for implementing the new Amiga is to integrate the best technology
- in the industry into a new, efficient, exciting and revolutionary computer
- platform focused on the future' said Jim Collas, President and CEO of Amiga.
- "Using Linux as our OS kernel is only one component of the overall Amiga
- Operating Environment.'
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- Look for more information on the choice of Linux as part of the overall Amiga
- Operating Environment in the Executive Update section of our web site.