Pacific HiTech, Inc. Announces TurboLinux 1.0

September 1997

TurboLinux 1.0, Pacific HiTech's new Linux distribution, is now available for i386 systems.  Linux is an efficient operating system which takes full advantage of current computer hardware platforms.  This distribution is designed to benefit both the advanced and novice users by providing easy installation and powerful configuration tools.  A Japanese i386 version will be available in November, 1997.  PowerPC versions (both English and Japanese) are coming soon.

Please visit the TurboLinux web site for more information, or to submit comments [ https://www.turbolinux.com/cgi-bin/betatest.pl ].

http://www.turbolinux.com/

TurboLinux Features:

• Easy Installation and Setup - Hardware components (SCSI, Ethernet, and Video adapters) are automatically detected at installation.
• TurboDesk - This configurable desktop environment allows customization without editing text files.
• AutoUpdate - Packages are seamlessly installed onto your system using either the interactive mode or the fully automatic mode (RPM compatible).

Other Features:

• Bootable CD - Boot directly from CD-ROM, or DOS (using LOADLIN), or a single boot floppy image.
• TurboPPPConfig - Setup your ppp connection during installation, or any time after.
• System Administration Tools - Including a graphical DNS nameserver configuration program, a topographical TCP/IP network manager, and more...
• X Applications - Including programs for Word Processing/Text Editing, Spreadsheets, Graphics, and more...
• Networking Applications - Including a full suite of TCP/IP, IPX, and Appletalk DDP utilities.
• Extra Utilities - Including many helper utilities such as clocks, calendars, datebooks, usage meters, desktop navigation tools, desktop locking tools, screen savers, and more...
• Upgradability - Seamlessly upgrade from one version to the next, while maintaining all of your data and settings.
• Hardware Support - Most popular hardware components currently sold for PCs are supported.
• Documentation - Full documentation in both printed and HTML format.
• Technical Support - TurboLinux owners are entitled to e-mail technical support.

System Requirements for i386:

• Minimum Configuration:
  • i386SX-16 microprocessor
  • 8 Megabytes of RAM
  • 1x CD-ROM drive
  • 3.5" floppy disk drive
  • IBM VGA-compatible display
  • 150 MB free hard disk space

• Recommended Configuration:
  • P5-75 or faster CPU
  • 16 Megabytes (or more) of RAM
  • 4x CD-ROM drive
  • 3.5" floppy disk drive
  • High-performance PCI SVGA video card w/ 2 MB (or more) of RAM
  • 600MB free hard disk space (to install everything, plus 32MB Swap)

Software Distribution Note:

Due to copyright restrictions and international law, the following packages will NOT appear on the CD-ROM version of TurboLinux:

• xforms
• XForms4Perl
• LyX
• ssh (secure shell)

Contact Information

Pacific HiTech, Inc. USA

Pacific HiTech, Inc. Japan
Kuninaka 1F
1-14-4 Umegaoka
Setagaya-ku
Tokyo 154
Japan
Info & Sales: 03-5477-9675
Info, Sales, Tech Support: 03-5477-9919
www: http://www.pht.co.jp/