FRAMINGHAM (02/17/2000) - Compaq Computer Corp. last week launched a Web site for small and midsize businesses that offers online training, business news headlines, stock quotes, and calendar and address book functions.
The Web site, www.MyWorkspace.compaq.com, is aimed at letting users automate business practices, and also gives them the ability to set up their own Web sites using software and services Compaq provides through partnerships with other companies.
Ray Frigo, vice president for solutions and strategy in Compaq's Commercial Desktop Division, also announced that the company's Prosignia desktop line will ship with the Windows 2000 operating system as of Feb. 17. New versions of that line will include a key for direct access to MyWorkspace.
Those who buy one of the new Prosignias direct from Compaq will be offered three months of free Internet access with multiple e-mail accounts and Web hosting, free Win 2000 online training and a cash rebate, or three months of free leasing annually.
Compaq: www.compaq.com
Resonate Inc. of Sunnyvale, Calif., is giving away basic server load-balancing software for low-end Web sites. The software, Dispatch SLB-Now, is based on Resonate's core technology from its high-end load-balancing tools, CentralDispatch and GlobalDispatch. Dispatch SLB-Now can direct traffic to a server with the least load, providing better response time for end users. The free product supports Sun Solaris or Windows NT servers. For those who use the software, Resonate offers free online support including community site information and newsgroups. Dispatch SLB-Now can be downloaded from www.resonate.com.