From: "Brad Rutledge" <brad@linuxnetworx.com>
To: "lwn@lwn.net" <lwn@lwn.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 09:21:53 -0700
Subject: Linux NetworX Introduces ClusterWorX Management Software, Making Computer Cluster Management Easy

SANDY, UTAH, July 10, 2000 - Linux NetworX, Inc., a leading provider of large-scale 
clustered computer solutions for Internet, industry and research fields, announced 
today the release of its cluster management software, ClusterWorX version 1.2. 
ClusterWorX allows users of Linux NetworX cluster systems to control the cluster 
as one single system and provides remote monitoring and management capabilities.

A computer cluster is a set of independent computers linked together through 
a high-speed network to form a unified and more powerful system. 

"This first version of ClusterWorX allows users to easily manage small to extremely 
large clusters, up to thousands of processors," said Glen Lowry, president and 
CEO of Linux NetworX. "ClusterWorX makes the management of a clustered computer 
extremely user friendly." 

ClusterWorX provides users with an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) 
featuring both command line and HTML. Other management tools include remote access, 
disk cloning and serial access to nodes, including remote monitoring and resetting 
of individual nodes without effecting the uptime of the entire system. Disk cloning 
is a valuable feature for large cluster systems because it allows software and 
other updates to be installed on one node and automatically distributed to the 
entire system. Features are architecture-independent with support for any standard 
ATX or XATX motherboard.     

Lockheed Martin Corporation uses ClusterWorX to manage a recently purchased Linux 
NetworX cluster system. The cluster is used to perform complex calculations to 
assist in the analysis of U.S. Navy aircraft.

"Temperature is critical for us and ClusterWorX makes monitoring and controlling 
this issue simple," said Jeff Layton, senior engineer at Lockheed Martin. "Recently 
we had a reason to reset the entire system, which the software handled without 
any problem."

ClusterWorX software is distributed with Linux NetworX cluster systems, and is 
not yet offered individually as a separate software package.  

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.

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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