Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 17:36:24 -0500 From: "Lawrence Hughes" <lawrence.hughes@mindspring.com> To: <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Re: how do I ? Message-ID: <019001be3f45$26fada60$3a01010a@lhughes.secureit.com>
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This list seems to be a curious place to post this - most folks here would know how to put together essentially what you're selling for a small fraction of this price - just get a roughly $500 PC desktop and $40 FreeBSD cdrom set, and spend a few hours installing - voila... (ok so it's not quite so small and cute... I can buy a lot of small cute cuddle toys for a lot less than $3300 - $540)..... and no limits on users. Welcome to the new world of FREENIX. There are similar appliances out there for rather less than this, too, all built and ready to plug in. Are any of these services new and marvelous things you've created yourself, or just off the shelf freeware like Apache, Sendmail, etc? If so, there might be some value there, but I suspect most folks here won't be interested. I don't mean to be rude, but perhaps your targeting was a bit off on this one. Nice release, though. -----Original Message----- From: Sue Ann Wright <swright@highrd.com> To: 'freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG' <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Date: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 4:55 PM Subject: how do I ? >Get my press release on your website. The company I represent has a new BSD UNIX offering. >See below. > >WindDance Ships the Breeze Thin Server > >New Breeze Thin Server, targeted at the small office, dramatically reduces the cost and complexity of network servers. > >OTTAWA, Canada - January 13, 1999 - WindDance Networks Corporation, a leading provider of Web site management and integrated network solutions, today announced the release of Breeze, an all-in-one network server that significantly reduces the amount of time and money necessary for small and medium-sized enterprises to create an effective office network. The product requires no user training and eliminates the need for expensive IT support. > >The Breeze Thin Server, which includes a LAN server, Web server and Internet gateway, is a ready-to-use, turnkey, hardware and software solution that is operational in just 15 minutes. The software comes pre-installed and is administrated via a Web browser, making it easy to set up and maintain. The all-in-one concept also eliminates the time-consuming process of matching hardware and software for its initial set up and subsequent upgrades. > >"WindDance is committed to meeting the growing market demand for IT products that are as simple to use as the telephone," said Rainer Paduch, President of WindDance Networks Corporation. "Small and medium-sized enterprises must compete in a world that has embraced the Internet as the new standard for doing business. > >"Our Breeze Thin Server gives this unappreciated market segment, that NT has by-passed, the means to build a presence on the Internet and compete with large corporations. Small businesses now have another option other than spending a lot of money and time on hardware, software purchases, set up, operation and support." > >Priced at $3,300 US, the Breeze Thin Server is BSD-UNIX based and can handle up to 100 users without additional license fees. It is compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT and Macintosh environments. > >Other functions and features include: >* File Server >* Email Server >* Fax Server >* Internet Gateway (Dial-up or High Speed) >* Built-in router and LAN gateway >* Web Server support (Intranet/Internet) >* Anonymous FTP Server >* Firewall (NAT) >* DHCP Server (automatically supplying IP Addresses) >* DNS Server (Name-to-Address translation) >* Latest Hardware: >Built-in auto-sensing Ethernet port, 56K modem, LS 120 floppy and 6.2 GB hard disk >* Browser-based Administrative Interface >* Scalable, fast, reliable BSD UNIX-based system >* Internet connection options include: >dial-up 56K, ISDN, ADSL, T-1, cable modem, 10Mbps, or ATM >* Small (3.5 X 9 X 11 inches) Hardware Box > >The Breeze Thin Server appliance is available directly from WindDance Networks Corporation by calling 1-613-728-1700, 1-800-290-1038 or via the Internet at http://www.winddancenet.com. > >About WindDance Networks Corporation >Founded in February 1997 in Ottawa, Ontario, WindDance Networks Corporation began operations as a world-wide provider of comprehensive web site management tools using JAVA. Today, the company is further leveraging the Internet revolution and marketplace demand for simplicity by delivering appliance-like IT products based on open standards. WindDance markets its products through a worldwide network of Systems Integrators, VARs, OEMs and ISPs. > >-30- > >For more information, please contact: > >Sue Ann Wright Tom Johnson >High Road Communications WindDance Networks Corporation >(613) 236-0909 (613) 728-1700 >swright@highrd.com tomj@winddancenet.com > > >All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. > >Artwork available upon request. > > > > > > > > >Sue Ann Wright >Account Supervisor, High Road Communications >Voice-613-236-0909 x304 >Fax-613-236-2117 >swright@highrd.com >www.highrd.com > > > >To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org >with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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