GNU/ Linux
We support a wide variety of Linux and Open Source software
Explore the links below to see what we offer for Linux and Unix- centric computing
Linux for the Enterprise
Enterprise Linux?
In an enterprise setting, you are probably no stranger to Linux- it may be running your e-mail gateway, or your company intranet site. It may even run a portion of your mission critical network functions (DNS, DHCP, etc.). But Linux can do more.
Linux for Small to Medium Sized Businesses
You've been hearing a lot about Linux lately- see how it can it benefit your small business!
Applications and Software
There are countless applications for use on your Linux desktop system. As we have been using Linux on the desktop systems in our office since 1999, we have become quite familiar with the applications that a small office needs to run on a day to day basis.
We've broken a few of of our favorites down by category:
Highly Available Systems
RB Technologies is an industry leader in cutting edge, highly available computing environments. We have built more HA systems than any other company in the northeast. We are highly experienced at building production quality systems based on commodity hardware and freely available software. What does this mean to you? It means that you don't need to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on proprietary, fee-per-user systems to obtain the 24x7x365 availability that you need to run your business.
So, what is the deal with the Linux Penguin?!
Well, if haven't inflicted upon you in person the stories of the origin on the Linux penguin, I decided that I should cover my bases by putting this little blurb up on my website. Read on, and enjoy!
The short story is that Linus Torvalds (the creator of the original Linux kernel, and the "benevolent dictator" of the kernel sourcetree) decided that Linux needed a mascot. A number of lively and spirited discussion on various USENet groups ensued. Utimately, Linus decided on the Penguin, and Larry Ewing drew one up, Open Sourced it, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Open Letter to companies who publish software for Linux
A letter I wrote in 2007 expressing my frustration with companies who build binary-only products for use with "Linux", but make it binary and/ or library compatible with a tiny subset of the myriad Linux distrubutions available.
