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Date:	Fri, 24 Mar 2000 18:00:08 -0700
From:	"Jeff V. Merkey" <jmerkey@timpanogas.com>
To:	linux-kernel@vger.rutgers.edu,
Subject: M2FS Open Source Clustering Announcement (CORRECTED) 3/29/00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - US1

Timpanogas Research Group( Announces the M-Squared (M2CS) Clustered Storage
System for Linux and Windows 2000, and the M-Squared Distributed File
System (M2FS) for NetWare, Linux and Windows 2000

Orem, Utah - March 29, 2000 - Timpanogas Research Group, Inc. located in
Orem, Utah is pleased to announce the M-Squared Clustered Storage System
(M2CS) for NetWare 5, Linux and Windows 2000, and the M-Squared Distributed
File System (M2FS) for NetWare 5, Linux and Windows 2000.

TRG's M2CS provides clustered storage capability for Linux and Windows
2000, allowing seamless and transparent clustering capability for existing
Linux and Windows 2000 file systems.  M2CS also provides the ability for
NetWare 5, Linux, and Windows 2000 platforms to inter-operate within a
single cluster and share file system images between systems.  TRG will post
early releases of M2CS to it's website Q3 of 2000.

TRG's M2FS is a fully clustered and distributed file system that provides
cross platform clustering capability for NetWare 5, Linux and Windows 2000
within a single clustered configuration.  M2FS also supports Native NetWare
and NTFS file systems, allowing customers to cluster existing NTFS and
NetWare file systems cross-platform with NetWare, Linux, and Windows 2000
in a single clustered configuration.  M2FS will be available from TRG's
website at www.timpanogas.com Q4 2000.

In connection with this announcement, Linux NetworX,
Inc. (www.linuxnetworx.com) has announced its intention of being an early
development partner with TRG technology.  Linux NetworX is a leading
supplier of clustered computer systems located in Sandy, Utah. "TRG has
excellent vision for the kinds of tools required by our customers," says
Clark Roundy, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Linux NetworX, "We
look forward to working closely with TRG in commercializing these products
within the markets we serve."

About Timpanogas Research Group

TRG is a Utah corporation located in Orem, Utah. TRG is committed to the
development of technology solutions for the networking, storage and
clustering markets. For information on Timpanogas Research Group, its
products and services, visit TRG's web site at www.timpanogas.com.

Note: Timpanogas Research Group, TRG and FENRIS are trademarks of
Timpanogas Research Group, Inc., in the United States and other
countries. All other registered trademarks, trademarks and service marks
are the property of their respective owners.

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Press Contact:
Jeff Merkey
Timpanogas Research Group, Inc.
Phone: (801) 222-9129
Cell: (801) 361-9907
Internet: jmerkey@timpanogas.com