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Linux Journal Announces Winners of 2004 Editors' Choice Awards
July 14, 2004 SEATTLE, WA -- SSC Media Corporation, publisher of the award-winning monthly magazine Linux Journal, is pleased to announce the winners of the seventh annual Editors' Choice Awards.
Linux Journal's Editors' Choice Awards are well-known as the premiere forum recognizing outstanding product developments and achievements in the Linux market. A panel of distinguished Linux experts was assembled to nominate products for the awards. Linux Journal editors chose the final winners from amongst these nominations. The winners, featured in the August 2004 issue of Linux Journal, are as follows:
- Best Server Hardware: HP ProLiant BL20p G2
- Best Personal Computer or Workstation: IBM ThinkPad T41
- Best Security Tool: Clam AntiVirus (AV)
- Best Web Browser or Client: Mozilla Firefox
- Best Graphics Software: The GIMP
- Best Communication Tool: mutt
- Best Desktop Software: GnuCash
- Best Software Library or Module: Pango
- Best Development Tool: BitKeeper
- Best Database: PostgreSQL
- Best Mobile Device: Sharp Zaurus SL-6000 PDA
- Best Game: Really Simple Syndication (RSS)
- Best Technical Book (tie): Real-World XML and Hacking the Xbox
- Best Nontechnical Book: Free Culture
- Best Technical Web Site: Linux Weekly News
- Best Nontechnical or Community Web Site: Groklaw
- Best Mailing List or Other Support Forum: linux-kernel List
- Best Project of the Year: Ardour
- Product of the Year: EmperorLinux Toucan
About Linux Journal
Linux Journal is the premier Linux magazine, dedicated to serving the Linux community and promoting the use of Linux world-wide. A monthly periodical, Linux Journal is currently celebrating its tenth year of publication. Linux Journal may be purchased at all major bookstores and newsstands and may also be ordered by calling 1-888-66-LINUX, sending e-mail to subs@ssc.com or visiting http://www.linuxjournal.com/. For additional information about Linux Journal send e-mail to linux@ssc.com.
About the Publisher
SSC Media Corporation is an established leader in the Linux, Open Source and UNIX fields, publishing best-selling books, reference cards and e-zines in these fields since 1983. SSC is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and has been operating since 1968. Visit SSC on the web at http://www.ssc.com/.
Media Relations Contact:
Rebecca Cassity, Director of Marketing
SSC Media Corporation (SSC)
PO Box 55549, Seattle, WA 98155
Phone: +1 206-782-7733 x115 / Fax: +1 206-632-3248
rebecca@ssc.com
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