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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 04-Aug-2003

    The OpenPKG project releases version 1.3 of the
    unique cross-platform software packaging facility.

  http://www.openpkg.org/ -- Munich, DE -- August 04, 2003 -- The
  OpenPKG project is proud to announce version 1.3 of its OpenPKG
  software. Well known by vigilant Unix system administrators, OpenPKG
  is the world leading instrument for deployment and maintenance of Open
  Source software when administration crosses Unix platform boundaries.
  The unique OpenPKG architecture leverages proven technologies like
  Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) to establish a unified administration
  environment, independent of the underlying operating system.

  NEW IN VERSION 1.3

  OpenPKG 1.3 now fully supports FreeBSD 4.8 and 5.1, Debian GNU/Linux
  2.2 and 3.0, Red Hat Linux 9, SuSE Linux 8.2, and Sun Solaris 8 and 9.
  Thanks to its portable nature, other platforms with partial support
  include NetBSD, OpenBSD, Gentoo Linux, HP Tru64, SCO UnixWare and QNX.

  Since the previous release a half year ago, the OpenPKG package
  repository has again grown by 25%. A subset of 400 packages were
  carefully selected for inclusion into the OpenPKG 1.3 release,
  including proven versions of popular Open Source Unix software like
  Apache, BIND, GCC, INN, MySQL, OpenSSH, PostgreSQL, Samba, Squid,
  and Vim. All packages were tuned to work with the latest GNU C/C++
  compiler.

  Package quality was enhanced by the rigorous application of fully
  automated package input and output checking ("linting"). This was
  achieved by applying programmatic constraints on style, syntax and
  semantics of package specifications.

  The run-command (RC) facility was improved and now provides consistent
  log file rotation and allows smarter package upgrade/erase procedures.
  Over 40 daemon packages were enabled for logging via either the more
  flexible OSSP fsl or the native syslog(3) facility.

  Finally, the essential bootstrapping package was functionally
  enhanced, reduced in distribution size, made more robust and its
  system requirements were relaxed even further.

  HIGHLIGHTS OF OPENPKG

  * Portable across major Unix platforms.
  * Supports FreeBSD 4/5, Debian 2/3, RedHat 9, SuSE 8.2 and Solaris 8/9.
  * Entirely based on Open Source Software technology.
  * Minimum operating system intrusion and dependency.
  * Minimum overhead in software packaging.
  * Provides 400 carefully selected packages.
  * Easy installation, updating and deinstallation of packages.
  * Bundled with useful and secure package preconfigurations.
  * Includes an abstracted and powerful run-command facility.
  * Virtual hosting through multiple instances on a single system.
  * Proxy packages for reusing packages across instances.
  * Build-time package variations for maximum flexibility.
  * Foundation to build encapsulated and self-contained environments.

  HISTORY OF THE OPENPKG PROJECT

  The OpenPKG project was founded in 2000 by Cable & Wireless, who first
  released it as Open Source software in January 2002. Today OpenPKG is
  a mature technology in production use, and is maintained and improved
  by its original developers and volunteer contributors.

  OpenPKG is the brainchild of Ralf S. Engelschall, principal author of
  numerous other popular Open Source Software technologies like Apache
  SSL/TLS Engine (mod_ssl), Apache URL Rewriting Engine (mod_rewrite),
  GNU Portable Threads (Pth), GNU Portable Shell Tool (Shtool), Website
  META Language (WML) and more.

  MORE INFORMATION

  The OpenPKG Project
  openpkg@@openpkg.org
  +49-89-92699-251 (CET)
  +49-172-8986801  (CET)

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 01-Aug-2003
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  http://www.openpkg.org/ -- Munich, DE -- August 01, 2003 -- The
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  software. Well known by vigilant Unix system administrators and
  widely adopted across the enterprise, OpenPKG is the world leading
  instrument for deployment and maintenance of Open Source software when
  administration crosses Unix platform boundaries. The unique OpenPKG
  architecture leverages proven technologies like Red Hat Package
  Manager (RPM) to establish a unified administration environment,
  independent of the underlying operating system.
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  Administrators using OpenPKG 1.3 now can fully support FreeBSD 4.8
  and 5.1, Debian GNU/Linux 2.2 and 3.0, Red Hat Linux 9, SuSE Linux
  8.2, and Sun Solaris 8 and 9. Thanks to its portable nature, other
  platforms with partial support include NetBSD, OpenBSD, Gentoo Linux,
  HP Tru64, SCO UnixWare and QNX.
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  carefully selected for inclusion into the OpenPKG 1.3 release.
  They are classified into the three categories CORE, BASE and PLUS.
  The former two receive full support on all official platforms
  mentioned earlier and both source and binary packages are available
  for download. Service covers the fixing of portability issues and
  handling the full scope of security tracking for the latest release
  and its immediate predecessor. To achieve this, the OpenPKG team
  participates in the leading security communities.

  The released OpenPKG 1.3 packages again include proven versions of
  popular Open Source Unix software like Apache, BIND, Binutils, GCC,
  INN, MySQL, NTP, OpenSSH, PostgreSQL, ProFTPd, Samba, Squid, teTex and
  Vim -- all carefully packaged for easy and safe deployment. The whole
  release has been tuned to work with the latest GNU C/C++ compiler.
  About 40 packages were identified to use syslog(3) and were enabled to
  use either the more flexible OSSP fsl (faking syslog library) or the
  native system logging facility.

  Package quality was greatly enhanced by the rigorous application of
  fully automated package input and output checking ("linting") against
  programmatically written down style, syntax and semantics constraints.
  The Run-Command (RC) facility was completely worked off and both
  log file rotation and package upgrade/erase procedures use its new
  capabilities. The essential bootstrapping package was functionally
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  Package quality was greatly enhanced by the rigorous application
  of fully automated package input and output checking ("linting")
  against programmatically written down syntactical and semantical
  guidelines and architectural principles. The Run-Command (RC)
  facility was completely worked off and both log file rotation and
  package upgrade/erase procedures use its new capabilities. The
  essential bootstrapping package was functionally enhanced, reduced in
  distribution size, made more robust and its system requirements were
  relaxed even further.
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  The Run-Command (RC) facility was completely worked off and both
  log file rotation and package upgrade/erase procedures use its new
  capabilities. Package quality was greatly enhanced by the rigorous
  application of fully automated package input and output checking
  ("linting") against programmatically written down syntactical and
  semantical guidelines and architectural principles. The essential
  bootstrapping package was functionally enhanced, reduced in
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  Administrators using OpenPKG 1.3 now can fully support FreeBSD 4.8 and
  5.1, Debian GNU/Linux 2.2 and 3.0, RedHat Linux 9, SuSE Linux 8.2, and
  Sun Solaris 8 and 9. Thanks to its portable nature, other platforms
  with limited support include NetBSD, OpenBSD, Gentoo Linux, HP Tru64,
  SCO UnixWare and QNX.
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  repository has grown by 25%. A subset of 400 packages were carefully
  selected for inclusion into the OpenPKG 1.3 release. They are
  classified into the three categories CORE, BASE and PLUS. The former
  two receive full support on all official platforms mentioned earlier
  and both source and binary packages are available for download.
  Service covers fixing portability issues and handling the full
  scope of security tracking for the latest release and its immediate
  predecessor. The OpenPKG team participates in and continuously monitors
  leading security communities.

  The released OpenPKG 1.3 packages include proven versions of popular
  Open Source Unix software like Apache, BIND, Binutils, GCC, INN,
  MySQL, NTP, OpenSSH, PostgreSQL, ProFTPd, Samba, Squid, teTex and Vim
  -- all carefully packaged for easy deployment. The whole release has
  been tuned to work with the latest GNU C/C++ compiler version 3.3.
  About 40 packages were identified to use syslog(3) and were enabled
  to use either OSSP fsl (fake syslog library) or the native logging
  facility.
  
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  log file rotation and package upgrade/erase procedures use it's
  new capabilities. Package quality was greatly enhanced by rigorous
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  ("linting") against programmatically written down guidelines and
  architectural principles. The unique and important bootstrap process
  was functionally enhanced, reduced in distribution size, made more
  robust and system requirements were relaxed.
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  a mature technology in production use, and is maintained and improved
  by its original developers and volunteering contributors.
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  with limited support include NetBSD, OpenBSD, RedHat Linux, HP Tru64,
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  MySQL, NTP, OpenSSH, PostgreSQL, ProFTPd, Samba, Squid, teTex and
  Vim -- all carefully packaged for easy deployment. The whole release
  has been tuned to work with the latest GNU C/C++ compiler version
  3.3. About 40 packages were identified to use syslog(3) and were
  enabled to use either OSSP fsl (fake syslog library) or the native
  logging facility. The Run-Command (RC) facility was completely worked
  off and both log file rotation and package upgrade/erase use it's
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  software.

  Well known by vigilant Unix system administrators and widely adopted
  across the enterprise, OpenPKG is the prevalent instrument when it
  comes to deployment and maintenance of Open Source software.

  The unique OpenPKG architecture leverages proven technologies like
  Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) to establish a unified environment
  independent of the underlying operating system. It is particularly
  useful in, but not limited to, setups where administration crosses
  Unix platform boundaries.

  OpenPKG removes the burden from system operators to become acquainted
  with different vendor approaches and frees their valuable time to be
  spent on the actual work.

  Administrators using OpenPKG 1.3 can expect official support on
  FreeBSD 4.8 and 5.1, Debian GNU/Linux 2.2 and 3.0, RedHat Linux 9,
  SuSE Linux 8.2, and Sun Solaris 8 and 9. This is not an exhaustive
  list, other related platforms receive and benefit from partial
  support.
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  Since the previous release a half year ago, the OpenPKG repository has
  grown by 25%. A subset of 400 packages were selected for inclusion
  into the OpenPKG 1.3 release. They are classified into the three
  categories CORE, BASE and PLUS. The former two receive full support on
  all official platforms mentioned earlier and binaries are available
  for download. Service covers fixing portability issues and handling
  the full scope of security tracking for the latest release and
  it's immediate predecessor. The OpenPKG team participates in and
  continously monitors leading security communities. PLUS packages are
  provided for convenience only and do not receive the same level of
  support.

  The released packages include proven versions of popular Open Source
  Unix software like Apache, BIND, Binutils, GCC, INN, MySQL, NTP,
  OpenSSH, PostgreSQL, ProFTPd, Samba, Squid, teTex and Vim -- all
  carefully packaged for easy deployment. The wholly release has been
  tuned to work with the latest GCC compiler. About 40 packages were
  identified to use syslog(3) and were enabled to use either OSSP fsl
  (fake syslog library) or the native logging. The Run-Command (RC)
  facility was completely worked off and both log file rotation and
  package upgrade/erase use it's new capabilities. Package quality was
  greatly enhanced by rigorous application of fully automated package
  input and output checking (linting) against programmatically written
  down guidelines and architectural principles. The unique and important
  bootstrap process was functionally enhanced, reduced in size, made
  more robust and system requirements were relaxed.
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  * Foundation to build encapsulated and self-contained environment.
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  by its original developers and volunteer contributors.
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  OpenPKG is the brainchild of Ralf S. Engelschall, author of other Open
  Source Software technologies like Apache SSL/TLS Engine (mod_ssl),
  Apache URL Rewriting Engine (mod_rewrite), GNU Portable Threads (Pth),
  GNU Portable Shell Tool (Shtool), and Website META Language (WML).
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  Ralf S. Engelschall
  rse@@openpkg.org
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  Since the release of OpenPKG 1.2 a half year ago, the official
  OpenPKG repository has grown from 450 to 570 packages. From this
  packaging pool 195 release-grade CORE and BASE classified packages
  were carefully selected for inclusion into the official OpenPKG 1.3
  release. These packages are fully supported on all of the above nine
  platforms, including full security tracking and updating until at
  least two forthcoming releases are based on it.
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  An additional 205 PLUS classified packages were identified which are
  provided for convenience reasons as an unsupported set of add-on
  packages to OpenPKG 1.3. So, in total OpenPKG 1.3 consists of 400
  released packages which include proven versions of popular Unix
  software like Apache, BIND, Binutils, GCC, INN, MySQL, NTP, OpenSSH,
  PostgreSQL, ProFTPd, Samba, Squid, teTex and Vim -- all carefully
  packaged for easy deployment.

  Additionally, several new appealing features are introduced with
  OpenPKG 1.3. 

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  eases the cross-platform installation and administration of Unix
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  Consolidating different vendor approaches into a unified architecture,
  it serves system administrators of large networks previously burdened
  by different systems. OpenPKG leverages proven technologies like Red
  Hat Package Manager (RPM) and provides an additional system layer
  on top of the operating system. With OpenPKG, a unique method of
  cross-platform software deployment is taking form.
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  http://www.openpkg.org/ -- Munich, DE -- August 08, 2003 -- The OpenPKG
  project is proud to announce version 1.3 of its OpenPKG software. A flexible
  and powerful software packaging facility, OpenPKG eases the cross-platform
  installation and administration of Unix software.

  Mainly serving system administrators of large networks, OpenPKG leverages
  proven technologies like Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) to provide additional
  isolation from the underlying operating system. Being fully self contained,
  it does not require RPM to be previously installed. Thanks to its portable
  nature, a wide range of operating systems along with different hardware
  architectures enjoy either full or limited support.
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  Since the release of OpenPKG 1.2 a half year ago, the official OpenPKG
  repository has grown from 450 to 570 packages, with over 900 Megabytes of
  source code. This package repository is publicly accessible through FTP, and
  includes popular software like Apache, BIND, GCC, OpenSSH, Perl, Postfix, and
  Samba. Regular security advisories alert users of vulnerabilites and important
  update considerations.

  OpenPKG 1.3 introduces several new features...
  The native openpkg-tool application, run-command functions, and fake syslog
  library were all improved as well.
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  * Portable across nearly all major Unix platforms.
  * Official support for FreeBSD 4/5, Debian 2/3 and Solaris 8/9.
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  * Over 390 carefully selected and released packages available.
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  * Includes an abstracted run-command facility.
  * Supports build-time package variations.
  * Supports proxy packages.
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  The OpenPKG project was founded in 2000 by Cable & Wireless Germany's Internet
  Services division, who first released it as Open Source software in January
  2002. Today OpenPKG is a mature technology in production use, and is
  maintained and improved by its original developers and volunteer contributors.

  OpenPKG is the brainchild of Ralf S. Engelschall, author of other Open Source
  Software technologies like Apache SSL/TLS Engine (mod_ssl), Apache URL
  Rewriting Engine (mod_rewrite), GNU Portable Threads (Pth), GNU Portable Shell
  Tool (Shtool), and Website META Language (WML).
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  The OpenPKG project was founded in 2000 by Cable & Wireless Germany's
  Internet Services division. In January 2002 it was released by Cable &
  Wireless to the public as Open Source software. Since then OpenPKG is
  maintained and improved by its original developers and contributors from
  the Open Source community and is a mature technology in production use.
  OpenPKG is the brainchild of Ralf S. Engelschall, team leader of Development
  in Internet Services and principal author of numerous other widely used Open
  Source Software technologies like Apache SSL/TLS Engine (mod_ssl), Apache
  URL Rewriting Engine (mod_rewrite), GNU Portable Threads (Pth), GNU Portable
  Shell Tool (Shtool), and Website META Language (WML).
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  http://www.openpkg.org/ -- Munich, DE -- August 08, 2003 -- The
  OpenPKG project is proud to announce version 1.3 of its OpenPKG
  software. A flexible and powerful software packaging facility, OpenPKG
  eases the cross-platform installation and administration of Unix
  software.
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  repository has grown from 450 to 570 packages, with over 900 Megabytes
  of source code. This package repository is publicly accessible
  (ftp://ftp.openpkg.org), and includes popular software like Apache, BIND,
  GCC, OpenSSH, Perl, Postfix, and Samba. Regular security advisories alert
  users of vulnerabilites and important update considerations.
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  The native openpkg-tool application, run-command functions, and fake
  syslog library were all improved as well.
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  Internet Services division. In January 2002 it was released by
  Cable & Wireless to the public as Open Source software. Since then
  OpenPKG is maintained and improved by its original developers and
  contributors from the Open Source community and is a mature technology
  in production use. OpenPKG is the brainchild of Ralf S. Engelschall,
  team leader of Development in Internet Services and principal author
  of numerous other widely used Open Source Software technologies
  like Apache SSL/TLS Engine (mod_ssl), Apache URL Rewriting Engine
  (mod_rewrite), GNU Portable Threads (Pth), GNU Portable Shell Tool
  (Shtool), and Website META Language (WML).
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  it does not require RPM to be previously installed. Administrators using
  OpenPKG 1.3 benefit from official support on FreeBSD 4.8 and 5.1, Debian
  GNU/Linux 2.2 and 3.0, and Sun Solaris 8 and 9. Thanks to its portable
  nature, many other operating system versions along with different hardware
  architectures enjoy limited support.
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  repository has grown from 450 to 570 packages, measuring over 900
  Megabytes of source code. This package repository is publicly accessible
  (ftp://ftp.openpkg.org), and includes proven versions of popular Unix
  software like Apache, BIND, GCC, GnuPG, MySQL, OpenSSH, Perl, Postfix,
  Samba and teTeX -- all preconfigured for easy deployment. Regular
  security advisories alert users of vulnerabilites and important update
  considerations.
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  * Portable across mostly all major Unix platforms.
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  * Abstracted run-command facility.
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