From: "Brad Rutledge" <brutledge@linuxnetworx.com>
To: "lwn@lwn.net" <lwn@lwn.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 09:46:39 -0800
Subject: AMD, Linux NetworX Deliver Linux Supercluster to Boeing

News Release From AMD:

AMD, Linux NetworX Deliver Linux Supercluster to Boeing Boeing implements
Linux NetworX cluster system featuring 96 AMD Athlon™ processors

SUNNYVALE, CA - March 14, 2001 - AMD announced today that The Boeing
Company has implemented an AMD Athlon processor-based supercluster
developed by Linux NetworX.  The high performance cluster system, featuring
96 AMD Athlon™ processors, is running computational fluid dynamics
applications in support of the Boeing Delta IV Evolved Expendable Launch
Vehicle program at the company's Space & Communications division in
Huntington Beach, Calif.  Boeing Delta IV engineers tested several other
processor platforms at Linux NetworX facilities before purchasing the AMD
Athlon processor-based cluster.  The Delta IV is the newest class of
rockets developed by Boeing that will enter service in 2002 and will have
the capability of lifting satellite payloads of up to 29,000 pounds into
geosynchronous transfer orbit.

"The Linux NetworX cluster system and the performance of the AMD Athlon
processor provide an excellent solution that satisfies our requirements,"
said Daniel Hart, Director of Systems Engineering and Integration, Delta IV
Launch System Program for Boeing.

"We are delighted The Boeing Company has chosen an AMD processor-based
solution, as this win reflects confidence in AMD's leading technology at
the level of large U.S. enterprises," said David Somo, vice president of
the Americas sales & marketing group for AMD.  "The innovative AMD Athlon
processor provides stability, reliability, and compatibility, as well as
excellent performance for enterprise-level computing.
 AMD is pleased with the win, and the successful partnership with Linux
NetworX."

"We're excited about working with AMD's advanced processor technology, and
specifically using the AMD Athlon processor.  It ensures that Linux NetworX
customers will have access to the latest cutting-edge technology in our
scalable cluster solutions," said Clark Roundy, vice president of Linux
NetworX.  "The high performance and reliability of the AMD Athlon is a nice
match for our customers who are looking to maximize their system
investment."

Linux NetworX has already captured attention with its award-winning
supercluster Evolocity®, a complete turnkey cluster solution based on the
AMD Athlon processor.  The entire line of Evolocity clusters includes both
unique hardware and Linux NetworX cluster management software called
ClusterWorX®. The Evolocity 4500 received a Best of Show Award for Network
Servers & Peripherals at NetWorld+Interop 2000 Atlanta.

The win reflects the growing number of organizations that are employing AMD
Athlon processor-based systems for their enterprise computational
needs. The award-winning AMD Athlon processor is already employed in
several supercomputers used for scientific research in both the academic
and private sectors, including systems used in universities such as the
University of Delaware, the University of Kentucky and the University of
Utah, and in companies such as GeoCenter and MSC.Software.
	  
About the AMD Athlon Processor The AMD Athlon processor is an
x86-compatible, seventh-generation design featuring a superpipelined,
nine-issue superscalar microarchitecture optimized for high clock
frequency; the industry's first fully pipelined, superscalar floating point
unit for x86 platforms; high-performance cache architecture, now featuring
256KB of on-chip level (L2) cache and 128KB of on-chip level (L1) cache;
enhanced 3DNow!™ technology with 24 additional instructions designed to
improve integer math calculations, data movement for Internet streaming,
and DSP communications; and a 200MHz system interface based on the
Alpha™ EV6 bus protocol with support for scalable multiprocessing.  AMD
Athlon processors are manufactured using AMD's aluminum 0.18-micron process
technology in Fab 25 in Austin, Texas and AMD's 0.18 micron copper
technology in Fab 30 in Dresden, Germany.

About AMD

AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and
networked computer and communications markets.  AMD produces
microprocessors, flash memories, and integrated circuits for communications
and networking applications.  Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale,
California, AMD had revenues of $4.6 billion in 2000 (NYSE: AMD).

About Linux NetworX

Linux NetworX (www.linuxnetworx.com) brings its powerful cluster technology
to those demanding high performance and high availability 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 research, industry, government, ISPs, ASPs, 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.

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AMD, the AMD logo, AMD Athlon, and combinations thereof are trademarks of
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  Linux is a trademark owned by Linus Torvalds.
All other product names are used for identification purposes only and may
be trademarks of their respective companies.

Contact:
Todd R. Burch
AMD Public Relations
(408) 749-4581
todd.burch@amd.com	

Brad Rutledge
Linux NetworX
(801) 562-1010 ext. 218
brutledge@linuxnetworx.com


Brad Rutledge
Linux NetworX
www.linuxnetworx.com
801-562-1010 ext. 218