Who is Caldera Systems? Getting Started Guide 7 • Samba/“Windows” server • DNS (domain name system) server • Router between a LAN and the Internet In addition to these specialized server uses, many more Linux systems today are being used as database servers. Most of the popular database packages are avail- able in Linux-native versions, including products from Oracle, Informix, Sybase, IBM and Computer Associates. Finally, Linux is being used more and more for personal workstations or desktop systems. These workstations may be for software development, computer graph- ics, or high-end Internet access. Personal productivity software such as Corel WordPerfect, StarOffice, and Applixware are all making it possible for Linux to be the primary system for many users. If you use your computer to write letters, send email and browse the Internet, Linux may have all you need to work from day-to-day. (You may never have to watch a system crash again!) NOTE: Some products such as StarOffice and WordPerfect 8 also allow you to read and write popular MS Office 2000 for- mats so you can exchange files with coworkers who aren’t using Linux. Who is Caldera Systems? Caldera Systems is one of the oldest Linux vendors. Founded in 1994 as Caldera, Inc., Caldera Systems continues to be a leader in providing Linux technology in a form that businesses and individuals can easily put to work. Caldera Systems has been at the forefront of promoting Linux as an alternative to other operating sys- tems, providing detailed analysis and references to support the compelling value that Linux provides. Services offered by Caldera Systems include • A self-hosted source code Linux distribution—OpenLinux—which con- forms to commercial software release procedures • A complete worldwide reseller channel with available consulting services • Training and education programs • Technical support experts, available on a per-incident or contract basis