Company Will Use Open Source Mono Tools to Build .NET Applications That Can Run On Linux, UNIX and Microsoft Windows Servers
BOSTON, MA — December 16, 2002: Ximian, Inc., the leading open source desktop company, today announced that Tipic, the leading provider of Windows-based Jabber instant messaging servers, will use Mono™ to build a multi-platform server that works on Linux and UNIX as well as on Microsoft Windows servers. Mono is an open source project led by Ximian™ that will let developers build and deploy Microsoft .NET applications for Linux and UNIX. Tipic is using Mono to develop instant messaging (IM) applications in programming languages that enable them to run on multiple operating systems.
Tipic is developing applications for its IM client, which communicates using the XMPP/Jabber standard. Moving beyond traditional instant messaging, applications based on the Tipic Instant Messaging Platform (TIMP) enable users, applications and web services to send and receive messages, news feeds, alerts and other data and content using streaming XML technology. Mono enables Tipic developers to create the applications once and execute them on multiple operating systems, thereby dramatically reducing development costs.
"We're looking for simplicity in developing messaging services, not only for chatting, but for service provisioning," said Marco Palombi, CEO of Tipic. "Developing services in C or C++ takes a long time. Having the ability to develop services in higher level languages, such as C#, is important; our applications ultimately will have an advantage over pure Linux applications in how and where they run. Mono lets us quickly and affordably deliver commercial applications across the platforms our customers require."
Tipic is the latest company to announce it is utilizing Mono to enhance the multi-platform capabilities of its products. Last month, OpenLink Software, Inc., an industry leader in the development and deployment of secure, high-performance Universal Data Access and Web Services middleware, announced that it is using Mono as part of the development efforts for Virtuoso 3.0, its latest Universal Server release.
"By choosing to use Mono, Tipic shows how companies are already benefiting from the Mono Project," said Miguel de Icaza, CTO of Ximian and leader of the Mono Project. "Tipic is a prime example of how Mono equips developers with the tools necessary to develop cross platform applications quickly and efficiently."
Commercial offerings from companies such as Tipic and OpenLink demonstrate the progress of Mono in enabling, on Linux, a self-hosting C# (pronounced C-sharp) compiler, CLR and web applications utilizing Microsoft.NET components, including ASP.NET and ADO.NET. More than 100 developers from around the world, in addition to those from Tipic, currently contribute to the Mono Project, which is scheduled for completion next year. For more information about Mono, visit the Ximian web site at www.ximian.com/mono or the Mono Project web site at www.go-mono.com. Developer information, including release notes, software builds, source code and testing status, is available at the Mono Project site.
About Tipic, Inc.
Tipic Inc. develops network independent Instant Messaging platforms based on open protocols, for wired and wireless devices. Focused on security, scalability and usability, Tipic's products allow enterprises to reduce development, administration and training costs. Additional information about Tipic, Inc. can be found on the web at www.tipic.com.
About Ximian, Inc.
Ximian is the established leader in providing open source desktop technology, applications, support and services for the Linux and UNIX marketplaces. Ximian products, in use by over 1,000,000 people worldwide, are providing the ease of use, productivity and interoperability needed to propel the adoption of the Linux desktop in corporate computing environments. Its Ximian Desktop software, based on the open source GNOME project, provides a complete graphical desktop environment and productivity application suite for Linux and UNIX systems. Ximian Red Carpet™ and Ximian Evolution™ deliver software and personal information management solutions for both end users and corporate customers. Comprised of many of the original architects of the GNOME system, Ximian is a founding member of the GNOME Foundation and sits on the advisory board. The company has secured funding from leading venture firms Charles River Ventures and Battery Ventures and can be reached at www.ximian.com.
