From: "Brad Rutledge" <brad@altatech.com> To: "letters@lwn.net" <letters@lwn.net> Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 09:34:15 -0700 Subject: LARGE-SCALE CLUSTER COMPUTER PROVIDER LINUX NETWORX SECURES $2 MILLION IN INVESTMENT FUNDING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINUX NETWORX SECURES $2 MILLION IN INVESTMENT FUNDING To Date, Large-scale Cluster Provider Has Raised More Than $5 Million SANDY, UTAH, APRIL 28, 2000 - Linux NetworX Inc., a recently-formed provider of large-scale clustered computer solutions, announced today the addition of more than $2 million in equity funding from private investor the Canopy Group. To date, Linux NetworX and its parent company Alta Technology have raised more than $5 million to help develop additional cluster technology and services, acquire products, form strategic partnerships and extend market penetration. "This latest funding addition is another step for Linux NetworX as it works to position itself as the leader in large-scale computer cluster solutions," said Glen Lowry, president and CEO of Linux NetworX. "Several of Canopy Group's companies share compatible and complementary technology to Linux NetworX. We anticipate forming some strategic partnerships because of this new relationship as well." Linux NetworX (www.linuxnetworx.com) uses the Linux operating system to create a reliable and cost-effective alternative to the "super computer" for organizations demanding high performance and extremely low failure rates. 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. "We recognize the market potential for the high performance and highly scalable cluster computing solutions Linux NetworX offers," said Ralph Yarro, president and CEO of Canopy Group. "Linux NetworX will be a great addition to the other emerging technologies currently with the Canopy Group." About The Canopy Group As a venture-capital, management and resource Corporation, the Canopy Group is devoted to growing the high-tech industry through funding and influencing emerging technologies. Focused on technology, Canopy tries to add technologies that complement the portfolio as a whole ¾ it never invests in two similar companies or technologies that could compete against each other. 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 brad@altatech.com Amee Walker Rock PPCH Public Relations 801-487-4800 ext. 143 arock@ppch.com