From: "Brad Rutledge" <brad@linuxnetworx.com> To: "lwn@lwn.net" <lwn@lwn.net> Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 10:06:52 -0700 Subject: Linux NetworX Hires Former GE Scientist Greg Denault, Opens NY Office Linux NetworX Hires Former GE Scientist Greg Denault Large-scale Linux Cluster Provider Opens New York Office SANDY, UTAH, July 5, 2000 - Linux NetworX Inc., a leading provider of large-scale clustered computer solutions for Internet, industry and research fields, named Greg Denault senior scientist and announced the opening of its New York office. Denault is leading a special project team for Linux NetworX and will help develop new business opportunities and partnerships on the East Coast. "The addition of a senior-level scientist such as Greg to the Linux NetworX team, reflects our commitment to technology advancement," said Glen Lowry, president and CEO or Linux NetworX. "As a former research scientist for General Electric, Greg has extremely valuable experience in high performance computers that will help keep Linux NetworX cluster systems ahead of the competition." As senior scientist for Linux NetworX, Denault will be responsible for developing computational algorithms for embedded and cluster products as well as leading a special project group on the East Coast. Denault is the latest addition to the Linux NetworX team and is an example of the top-notch talent the company is attracting. The company will continue to hire other technology experts, like Denault, to boost the company's knowledge and expertise as it gathers investment funding and forms strategic business partnerships. About Greg Denault Denault is focused on leading a special project group on the East Coast and will help develop computational algorithms for embedded and cluster products as well as assist with various business development efforts. Prior to joining Linux NetworX, Denault spent seven years with Hewlett-Packard and 12 years with General Electric as a corporate research scientist where he developed applications, algorithms, tools and methodologies for a variety of architectures, including SIMD/MIMD. He also conducted research in massively parallel architectures and novel configurations for both embedded and conventional applications. Denault has bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering, computer science and chemistry from the University of Vermont. About Linux NetworX Linux NetworX (www.linuxnetworx.com) uses the Linux operating system to create a reliable and cost-effective alternative to the supercomputer and server platforms for organizations demanding high performance and low failure rates. 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 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. 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