GNOME Will Try to Buff Up Linux
R. Krause - September 8, 2000

Event Summary

In August at LinuxWorld, the GNOME project announced five major initiatives aimed at delivering an industry-wide open user environment. These initiatives are:To establish the GNOME user environment as the unifying desktop for the Linux and Unix communities. Adoption of OpenOffice.org technologies for integration into GNOME. Integration of the Mozilla browser technology into GNOME. Industry leaders to work together to improve the quality, reliability and accessibility of the GNOME user environment around the world. Establishment of the GNOME framework as the standard for next generation Internet access devices. 'GNOME is receiving a tremendous boost in terms of support, backing and commitment for contribution and improvements,' said Miguel de Icaza, founder of the GNOME project. 'GNOME is now well positioned to be the next generation user environment, uniting the existing Linux and UNIX communities. We are building an alternative environment based on free software and open principles. By leveraging other open technologies we are able to maintain our focus on making the most attractive development environment.'..