From: "Brad Rutledge"To: "letters@lwn.net" Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 10:12:40 -0700 Subject: LINUX NETWORX NAMES NEW CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Organization: Linux NetworX LINUX NETWORX NAMES RICHARD SCHUH CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER SANDY, UTAH, MAY 16, 2000 - Linux NetworX Inc., a provider of large-scale clustered computer solutions for Internet, industry and research fields, named Richard Schuh chief operations officer. Schuh, a seasoned executive in the computer industry, will manage strategic growth, sales/profit forecasts and day-to-day operations for Linux NetworX. Prior to joining Linux NetworX, Schuh served as group president for SBS Technologies in Albuquerque, N.M. where he guided the company's fastest growing and most profitable division to a ten-fold increase in revenue and profit. "Richard brings a track record of leading fast, profitable growth in the high technology arena," said Glen Lowry president and CEO of Linux NetworX. "As Linux NetworX continues to extend market penetration, increase cluster production and hire additional team members, Richard's experience will play a vital role managing company growth." Schuh is the latest addition to the Linux NetworX upper management. The company will continue to hire top talent, like Schuh, to boost the company's knowledge and expertise as it gathers investment funding and forms strategic business partnerships. About Richard Schuh Schuh brings with him more than 16 years of experience helping high technology companies successfully manage growth. As chief operations officer, Schuh will oversee various departments day-to-day operations as Linux NetworX progresses into an aggressive growth period. In addition to working as group president for SBS Technologies, Schuh also spent eight years at Loral Instrumentation. While at Lorel, Schuh advanced through the ranks to lead project engineer for multi-million dollar satellite ground stations. Schuh received a bachelor's degree in computer science from National University in San Diego, Calif., and is an alumnus of the Stanford Executive Management Program. About Linux NetworX A wholly owned subsidiary of Alta Technology Corporation, Linux NetworX www.linuxnetworx.com uses the Linux operating system to create a cost-effective alternative to the "super computer." With the use of cluster computer technology, a method of linking multiple computers through high-speed networks to form a single system, Linux NetworX provides solutions for companies with high-computing needs, including Internet servers, research, industry, government and other technological fields. Linux NetworX offers products with extremely high availability, or uptime, that can easily grow with customer needs. About the Linux Operating System Linux is a computer operating system that is distributed freely on the Internet. As an open source project, Linux allows developers to share information, code and suggestions to continuously maintain and improve the system. Linux NetworX selected the operating system for its stability, reliability and rapid development. # # # Linux is a registered trademark owned by Linus Torvalds. All other products, services and companies are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brad Rutledge Linux NetworX 801-562-1010 ext. 1218 brad@linuxnetworx.com Amee Walker Rock PPCH Public Relations 801-487-4800 ext. 143 arock@ppch.com