Progeny Linux Systems was a company which provided
Linux
Linux ( ) is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an kernel (operating system), operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically package manager, pac ...
platform technology. Their Platform Services technology supported both
Debian
Debian () is a free and open-source software, free and open source Linux distribution, developed by the Debian Project, which was established by Ian Murdock in August 1993. Debian is one of the oldest operating systems based on the Linux kerne ...
and
RPM-based distributions for Linux platforms. Progeny Linux Systems was based in Indianapolis.
Ian Murdock, the founder of
Debian
Debian () is a free and open-source software, free and open source Linux distribution, developed by the Debian Project, which was established by Ian Murdock in August 1993. Debian is one of the oldest operating systems based on the Linux kerne ...
, was the founder and chairman of the board. Its CTO was John H. Hartman, and
Bruce Byfield
Bruce Byfield (born May 13, 1958) is a Canadian journalist who specializes in writing about free and open source software. He has been a contributing editor at Linux.com, and his articles have appeared on the Datamation, LWN.net, LWN, Linux Devel ...
was marketing and communications director.
Progeny created an operating system called Progeny Componentized Linux.
Progeny eventually announced via a post to their mailing lists on 1 May 2007 that they were ceasing operations.
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Progeny Componentized Linux

''Progeny Componentized Linux'', usually called ''Progeny Debian'', is a defunct operating system. Progeny Debian was discontinued on 1 October 2001.
Progeny Debian was a commercial version of Debian. Its key selling point were the enhancements like a graphical installation, better hardware support, management tools and customer support.
See also
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Corel Linux
References
External links
Archiveof progenylinux.com
Linux companies
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