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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.

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Contact:
Brad Rutledge
Linux NetworX
801-562-1010 ext. 218
brutledge@linuxnetworx.com

William Reed
2netFX
(408) 232-1691
breed@2netFX	

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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