ClearFoundation

SALT LAKE CITY - September 15, 2009 - ClearFoundation announced today that ClearOS 5.1 will be available early October 2009 at www.clearfoundation.com, the newly unveiled Web site for ClearFoundation.  ClearOS is a next generation Linux server operating distribution for the small organizations and distributed environments. The ClearOS Linux distribution has an installed-base of over 120,000 systems that serve approximately 1.2 Million users.  It is available in over 20 languages and is utilized in more than 122 countries around the globe.

Historically known as ClarkConnect, ClearOS has been made open and free by ClearFoundation, including software such as MultiWAN which allows multiple, balanced, Internet connections. Other limitations and commercial restrictions on the ClearOS platform have also been removed for this version, and all subsequent versions. The ClearOS Operating System tightly integrates dozens of leading open source applications in a single management interface. The distribution is free to download and use and redistribution is encouraged.

"ClearOS, a Linux distribution that is an entirely open and free operating system platform, is being actively expanded by a large community of developers dedicated to meeting simple IT needs," said Michael Proper, Chairman of the ClearFoundation. "Open source technology, starting in the small environments, will sweep change through the entire networking market.  ClearOS offers the highest level of integration and openness available in the open source community.  Many elements, including MultiWAN, HotLAN, and unlimited mailbox support, are now available for use and further open development.  Soon a day will come when all networking gear runs open software and services."

ClearFoundation's ClearOS provides an optimal IT solution for environments through integration with "in the cloud" services from ClearCenter and others like Google Apps.  Adding value to ClearOS, ClearCenter offers free software and bug fixes for the current versions of ClearOS. The open ClearOS API allows a flexible platform for connectivity to third-party open and closed applications, both locally on the platform and in the cloud. ClearCenter provides a variety of products, new features, third party software and, technical and platform services that extend the functionality of the platform for production and enterprise installations. These services include vital content and software updates offered by ClearCenter's Service Delivery Network platform called ClearSDN and from other ClearCenter partners from around the globe. ClearCenter will launch its ClearSDN services and partner program in October of 2009.

"No other Linux distribution provides the tightly integrated services of ClearOS 5.1," said John H. Terpstra, President of ClearFoundation. "ClearOS is uniquely targetted at sites that are distributed and have fewer than 50 users.  Key benefits include: freedom from vendor lock-in, reduced operating cost, scalability, and extensive support.  ClearOS provides perimeter security, unified threat management, content filtration, file sharing, messaging, MultiWAN and other essential data services.  The WebConfig interface provides a simple, yet secure, remote management tool integrating ClearOS into the ClearSDN management environment. The real power behind ClearOS is the community that contributes to its accelerating development."

About ClearFoundation

ClearFoundation, the provider of ClearOS, is a not-for-profit Incorporated Society dedicated to the vision that every organization and distributed IT environment on the globe deserves proper security, filtration, and management tools.  Internet access is the great equalizer in economics, but each network requires security and management.  ClearFoundation is dedicated to providing these essential tools to everyone. ClearFoundation invites contributions and feedback from the open source community and from users. The ClearFoundation is governed by an association of developers, contributors, and peers. Join the community at www.clearfoundation.com.

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