StartCom Main StartCom Linux StartCom Talk StartCom Forum StartCom Bugzilla StartSSL PKI   Welcome to StartCom StartCom is the producer and vendor of the StartCom Linux operating systems, operates the StartSSL™ Certification Authority and MediaHost™ since 1999. Most solutions provided by StartCom are based on Open Source technology and open standards. StartCom stands for a free and open, but also private and secure computer and Internet experience! Contact details and more information about StartCom are available here. Linux is a UNIX like Operating System, famous for its reliability and security features, that runs on all kinds of computers. Linux was started by Linus Torvalds in 1991. The Linux Kernel and most applications it offers, are GPL licensed, called Open Source. You can find more about Linux in general here. The StartCom Linux operating systems are based on the Red Hat Enterprise and Fedora source code, each modified with reliability, security and efficiency in mind, to fit the tasks assigned to each flavor of StartCom Linux. In order to choose the StartCom Linux version for your needs, check out our Products and Distributions page. Security and encryption is getting ever more important in today's computer networks, being it SSL secured web sites, digital signing and encryption of data, electronic mail or secure system logon, to mention just a few. The StartSSL™ Certification Authority of StartCom offers you a full range of certification services and products, many of which are provided free of charge or for very reasonable fees. Get verified and start to protect yourself and your customers! To learn more about this fantastic service start here. MediaHost™ operates since 1999 and has earned extensive experience and knowledge. It provides you today with the service and commitment your mission critical and sensitive e-business requires. Specialized in the hosting of Java based applications, MediaHost™ also earned the trust of its customers, through its knowledgeable and friendly support staff. But even when just starting a new web presence, MediaHost's staff will always helpful stand by your side, 24/7. Visit MediaHost's web site for more information. Featured Products: StartCom MultiMedia Edition 5.0.6 (Kessem) DVD: It's probably one of the largest and most complete Linux distributions ever released to the public. Release ML-5.0.6, offers many “out-of-the-box” capabilities, never to be bundled with an operating system before. Designed as a multi media workstation with music studio and advanced video editing applications, it also provides the desktop user with the most applications for day to day use. Order your copy or download now. More StartSSL™ Services: StartSSL™ provides free digital identities called OpenID. StartSSL™ Open Identity eliminates the need for multiple usernames across different websites, simplifying your online experience. The StartSSL™ DNS Network is a third party DNS server service for your domain name. It provides you with classic static DNS services, but also for domains which are typically self-hosted at a dynamic IP address (dial-up). In the making is the StartSSL™ Web-of-Trust (WoT), which is an attempt by StartCom to create a community network of notaries and members, where notaries perform the verification of its subscribers. This is a decentralized infrastructure for the validation of the subscriber's identity in person by a notary. Now in beta testing at the StartSSL™ WoT web site. Aladdin USB Tokens for enhanced IT and eBusiness security: It is a low-cost readerless smart card device that enables strong, two-factor authentication and is easy to deploy. eToken PRO's secure, on-board RSA 1024-bit and 2048-bit key operations enable seamless integration into any PKI or other security architectures. Secure your keys and data today and get your token for the best price now! To place an order start here.   © Copyright (c) 2004 - 2007 by Start Commercial (StartCom) Ltd. All rights reserved. StartCom®, StartSSL™ and MediaHost™ are trademarks of StartCom Ltd. Linux® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. The Linux penguin image is made by Larry Ewing. All other product names mentioned herein and throughout the entire site and distribution packages are trademarks of their respective owners.