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From: "Brad Rutledge" <brad@altatech.com>
To: "lwn@lwn.net" <lwn@lwn.net>
Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 09:15:06 -0800
Subject: Backup Utility Integrated into Linux NetworX Evolocity Clusters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Backup Utility Integrated into Linux NetworX Evolocity Clusters 
BRU Backup & Restore Utility Extends and Enhances Network Data Storage
Reliability and Security for e-commerce, ASPs, and Web Hosting Centers

	SANDY, Utah, Nov. 8, 2000 - Linux NetworX, Inc. announced today the
integration of BRU(TM) Backup & Restore Utility into its Evolocity(TM)
cluster solutions to provide the highest level of network data storage
backup available. BRU is an award winning backup software solution for
Linux systems from Enhanced Software Technologies, Inc. (EST).

	Evolocity cluster systems include computational hardware,
ClusterWorX(TM) management software, RapidFlow(TM) 10/100 and Gigabit
Ethernet Switch, applications, and storage, including the BRU backup
utility.

	BRU was chosen to support Evolocity cluster systems because of its
proven ability to protect critical data through fully verified backups,
ensuring accurate data is written to the archive.  BRU can immediately
verify the backup online by using the AUTOSCAN(TM) feature, or, should the
backup window not allow for online verification, Anytime Verify(TM) can be
used to verify the backup at a later time, even on a different system.

	The reliability of tape device technology today is extremely high,
but the potential for errors on the tapes following the writing of the
archive can still occur in some cases.  BRU has the ability to effectively
detect and recover from errors when reading a tape to allow successful
completion of the restore.

	"Without verified backups, there is no assurance that your data can
be restored correctly in the event something goes wrong," said Clark
Roundy, vice president of Linux NetworX." "The addition of this reliable
network data storage backup utility demonstrates the commitment Linux
NetworX has made to provide the most reliable cluster solutions."

	"The term cluster creates the image of aggregate systems doing
important work.  Important work involves important data, and BRU is the
proven performer to manage the backup requirements of important
applications," said Bob Christ, vice president of marketing at EST. "We're
pleased BRU was chosen by Linux NetworX to support the backup requirements
of their cluster systems."

	Organizations that will specifically benefit from Linux NetworX
clusters, integrated with BRU, include high-end Application Service
Providers (ASPs), Web hosting centers and e-commerce backbone providers as
well as traditional high-end research, scientific and government
markets. All customers in these industries share common needs for large
amounts of data computation, data handling and/or storage, high-speed
communication and high levels of reliability, flexibility and
availability.

		Linux NetworX is a leading provider of large-scale
clustered computer solutions for Internet, industry and research
fields. Cluster technology is a method of linking multiple computers, or
compute modules, together to form a powerful, unified system.

About Enhanced Software Technologies
	Enhanced Software Technologies, Inc., is the leading provider of
Linux backup solutions. EST is fast becoming a major force in the backup
software industry and is known for both product excellence and outstanding
customer support.  EST is the developer of BRU[TM] Backup & Restore
Utility, the #1 award winning backup solution for Linux systems.  EST has
been continuously developing BRU for the Unix market since 1985 and for
Linux systems since 1994.

EST is a corporate sponsor of Linux International (LI), the Linux
Professional Institute (LPI), and is the sponsor of the Linux Tape Device
Certification Program (www.linuxtapecert.org).  EST also produces
QuickStart Data Rescue[tm], the PC crash recovery utility that supports
most x86 PC operating systems.  Contact EST at PH: (800) 998.8649 or (602)
470.1115, FAX: (602) 470.1116, E-mail: info@estinc.com, or on the Web at:
http://www.estinc.com.

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, Linux NetworX
provides solutions for companies with high-computing needs,
including Internet servers, research, industry, government and
other technological fields. Through innovative hardware, complete
cluster management software, 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 hardware and software for overall system management. Linux
NetworX has offices in Utah, New York, Calif. and Texas and worldwide
distributors.

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				Stephanie Miller
Linux NetworX				PPCH Public Relations
801-562-1010 ext. 218			801-487-4800 ext. 144
brutledge@linuxnetworx.com		smiller@ppch.com

Paige Christ	
Enhanced Software Technologies
602-470-1115
pchrist@estinc.com