From: "Brad Rutledge" <brad@linuxnetworx.com> To: "lwn@lwn.net" <lwn@lwn.net> Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 09:04:58 -0700 Subject: Linux NetworX Opens Houston Office to Meet Demands From Oil and Gas Industry Linux NetworX Opens Houston Office New Office to Meet Increased Demand From Oil and Gas Industry SANDY, UTAH, Aug. 4, 2000 - Linux NetworX, Inc., a provider of large-scale clustered computer solutions for Internet, industry and research fields, today announced the opening of its Houston office. The office is strategically located to meet the increasing demand for high performance cluster computing from the oil and gas industry. "The oil and gas industry is experiencing a shift from using supercomputers to using Linux clustered systems for high performance computation and seismic imaging applications," said Clark Roundy, vice president of Linux NetworX. "The Houston office reflects our commitment to the industry." The oil and gas industry is one of the largest markets for high performance computing. Linux NetworX's clustered systems are ideal for processing the massive amounts of seismic data for approximately one-tenth the cost of traditional supercomputers. About Linux NetworX Linux NetworX (www.linuxnetworx.com) brings its powerful cluster technology to those demanding high availability and high performance systems. With the use of cluster computer technology, a method of linking multiple computers through high-speed networks to form a single and more powerful system, Linux NetworX provides solutions for companies with high-computing needs, including ISPs, research, industry, government and other technological fields. To date, the company has built some of the largest cluster systems in the world and has developed unique hardware and versatile software to facilitate overall system management. Linux NetworX has offices in Utah, New York, Calif. and Texas with various international distribution outlets. 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. CONTACT: Brad Rutledge Linux NetworX 801-562-1010 ext. 2218 brutledge@linuxnetworx.com Amee Walker Rock PPCH Public Relations 801-487-4800 ext. 143 arock@ppch.com