From: "Brad Rutledge" <brutledge@linuxnetworx.com> To: "LWN@LWN.NET" <LWN@LWN.NET> Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 12:49:45 -0800 Subject: LinuxWorld Update: 2netFX and Linux NetworX to Offer Turnkey Streaming Server Solution 2netFX and Linux NetworX to Offer Turnkey Streaming Server Solution Cost Effective Enterprise Streaming Solutions to Be Displayed at Upcoming LinuxWorld Conference and Expo in NYC LinuxWorld Booth # 2221 - 2netFX and Linux NetworX announced today a joint effort to provide streaming media to Linux clustered computer systems. 2netFX is the leading provider of enterprise streaming solutions for intranet and broadband Internet media delivery. Linux NetworX is a leading provider of large-scale Linux clustering solutions. Cluster technology is a method of linking multiple computers through high-speed networks to form a single, more reliable system. The ability of the Linux NetworX Evolocityä 1240s clustered server to match the performance of enterprise-class Web servers, while providing unmatched system reliability make it a superior solution for ISPs, ASPs and Web hosting centers. "The combined solutions of our two companies offers IT professionals the best choice in the industry for enterprise media streaming applications," said William Reed, 2netFX vice president of marketing. "The built-in redundancy and auto-failover of Linux NetworX clusters make it a superior platform for Web serving and media streaming." The solution integrates the 2netFX ThunderCast Server and StreamRider Client Player software. This software delivers multicast, unicast, and broadcast delivery of both live and prerecorded content. It also features special bandwidth control, advanced media management and video on demand functions, remote administration, and program scheduling. Video codecs supported include MPEG-1, 2, and 4 as well as HDTV. "Linux NetworX is a solutions company, and this partnership with 2netFX ensures our high availability customers have a solid enterprise streaming solution," said Glen Lowry, president and CEO of Linux NetworX. "The ability to offer quality steaming solutions provides corporations, educational institutions, and government organizations yet another value reason to convert their enterprise-class systems to cluster technology." The StreamRider client will be offered on the Linux NetworX Evolocity 1240s. Four independent CPUs share the Web serving workload through a software-level load balancer. If one compute module should fail, the others continue providing services, providing maximum system uptime. The two companies will be participating in the three-day LinuxWorld Conference and Expo in New York City starting on January 31. The show provides in-depth technical and educational programs, showcasing the latest in Linux products and developments. About 2netFX 2netFX is a leading provider of enterprise streaming solutions for intranet and broadband Internet media delivery. Founded in 1996, 2netFX was the first to offer multicast streaming of HDTV over ordinary networks, advanced client player customization and integration, and concept to delivery media streaming consulting, services and solutions. The company was named by Computerworld Magazine as a top Emerging Company to Watch in 2001. Enterprise streaming solutions from 2netFX deliver MPEG-1, 2, 4, H.263, and HDTV streams from 28Kbps to 50Mbps via satellite, ATM, LAN/WAN, xDSL, cable modem, fiber or Internet2 . Designed for a variety of applications including business television, distance learning, corporate communications, government, education, and the military, 2netFX products are currently bundled by many leading digital video companies and in use at leading organizations including Sprint, Panasonic, Wal-mart, MCI Worldcom, Hughes Networks, NASA, GlobeCast/France Telecom, Walt Disney Studios, Lucent, Echo Star, and others. For further information regarding 2netFX, visit the company's web site at www.2netFX.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 has developed unique hardware and versatile software to facilitate overall system management. Linux NetworX has offices in Utah, New York, Calif. and Texas and worldwide distributors. -30- Contact: Brad Rutledge Linux NetworX 801-562-1010 ext. 218 brutledge@linuxnetworx.com William Reed 2netFX (408) 232-1691 breed@2netFX Photos and additional digital press releases are provided online at www.pc-w.com or by request. All products/services and trademarks mentioned in this release are the properties of their respective companies. Products and specifications are subject to change without notice. Brad Rutledge Linux NetworX www.linuxnetworx.com 801-562-1010 ext. 218