Three months after joining hands on this effort, the firms said last week they have completed the beta edition of Asianux 1.0.
Asianux is hailed by the two firms as the possible answer to the lack of Linux standards in the region. Using a shared kernel and other common components, Asianux standardizes how Linux works so software and hardware makers will not need to support fragmented flavors of the open-source operating system.
Along with the beta release, Red Flag Software and Miracle Linux have also introduced a certification program for their new Linux platform.
Certified companies will get the latest version of Asianux, technical information and support, as well as early access to Red Flag and Miracle Linux products, the firms said in a joint statement last week. In addition, it ensures compatibility with Miracle Linux 3.0 and Red Flag DC4.1, two upcoming server operating systems to be based on Asianux, they added.
To date, more than 40 vendors have signed up for early certification. These include Japanese electronics giants NEC and Hitachi, as well as U.S.-based software firms like Trend Micro and Oracle. The full version of Asianux is expected to debut in Japan and China by June this year.
"Increasing software and hardware certification will accelerate enterprise Linux in Asia. Cooperation among our partners to promote solutions on Asianux will ultimately benefit customers as it will give them greater choice," said Takeshi Sato, president of Miracle Linux.
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