The group's principal activity is to provide reliable cost effective Linux and Unix operating systems and software products to small and medium sized business markets. It also provides Web-based applications and products and services to facilitate connections to the Internet for its customers. The group markets and distributes its software and related products indirectly through distributors and solutions providers, as well as directly to end-user customers. The distributors include value-added resellers (vars), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and systems integrators. The group's products are marketed primarily in the United States, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.