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From: "Brad Rutledge" <brad@altatech.com>
To: "lwn@lwn.net" <lwn@lwn.net>
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 09:26:01 -0700
Subject: RapidFlow Switches to be Unveiled by Linux NetworX at N+I

Visit Linux NetworX at N+I Linux Business Expo booth #L400

RapidFlow TM Switches to be Unveiled by Linux NetworX at N+I
10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet Switch to be Incorporated into Linux NetworX Cluster 
Systems

SANDY, UTAH, Sept. 14, 2000 - Linux NetworX, Inc., a provider of cluster computer 
solutions for Web hosting, ISPs, ASPs, industry and research fields, plans to 
introduce its RapidFlow line of switches at the Networld+Interop 2000 trade show 
Sept. 26. The RapidFlow Switch Architecture offers scalability, flexibility, 
ease-of-use and manageability for customers requiring accelerated data routing 
and reliability.

RapidFlow switches are fully managed, wire-speed, non-blocking, stackable Fast 
Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet switches that are incorporated into every Linux 
NetworX cluster system. Cluster technology is a method of linking multiple computers, 
or compute modules, together to form a powerful, unified system.

"Our RapidFlow line of switches overcome the bottlenecks that plague today's 
router-based networks and provide the perfect solution for our high availability 
and high performance customers," said Glen Lowry, president and CEO of Linux 
NetworX. "We believe clustering involves more than simply shipping boxes with 
Linux installed. By integrating the RapidFlow switch into our hardware and software 
cluster solutions, Linux NetworX provides a complete end-to-end product." 

RapidFlow switches can support up to 64 Gbps of bandwidth, as well as 24 to 120 
ports, operating at Layers 2 and 3. The Linux NetworX RapidFlow product line 
includes the Torrent 6g, 12g, the Current 24g, 24mg and the Cascade 24t, 8f.

RapidFlow is the latest in a number of innovations by Linux NetworX to bring 
the most powerful cluster technologies to customers. Data sheets on the RapidFlow 
switch product line can be viewed at www.linuxnetworx.com and by visiting Linux 
NetworX at N+I Linux Business Expo booth #L400.

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 Web serving, 
ISPs, ASPs, research, industry, government and other technological fields. Through 
innovative hardware, complete cluster management software and solid service and 
support, Linux NetworX provides end-to-end clustering solutions.

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.

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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			

Stephanie Miller
PPCH Public Relations
801-487-4800 ext. 144
smiller@ppch.com