FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Linux NetworX Expands Market Reach into Europe
Cluster Computer Company Developing International Market Penetration

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, May 8, 2001 - Linux NetworX, a leading provider of
powerful 
and easy-to-manage Linux cluster computing solutions, announced today an
international 
partner/distributor agreement with France-based Athena Global Services.
Athena 
Global Services, a leading value-added distributor of new IT technologies in 
France, is the first authorized Linux NetworX distributor in Europe. 

Athena Global Services plans to sell Linux NetworX Evolocity(TM) clusters to 
French organizations demanding high performance computing (HPC) and high
performance 
Internet solutions. As a new LNXI Cluster Partner, Athena Global Services
will 
have access to a Linux cluster demo unit, product training, lead referrals
and 
marketing collateral. 

International sales are not new to Linux NetworX, which was recently named
the 
Utah and Regional Exporter or the Year by the U.S. Small Business
Administration. 
Japan-based Best Systems Inc. has led the way in helping to grow
international 
sales for Linux NetworX by opening up lucrative markets in Asia.

Clustering is a method of linking multiple computers, or compute nodes,
together 
to form a unified and more powerful system. Linux NetworX shipped the world's 
first commercial Linux cluster system in 1997, and focuses on providing the
most 
advanced and easy-to-manage clusters on the market.

"In France, we have several customers demanding turnkey Linux clusters for
their 
HPC and high availability needs - we're already working with some potential
customers," 
said, Thierry Cossavella, general manager for Athena Global Services. "Linux 
clustering is a proven technology, and a lot of organizations in Europe are
seeking 
the completely integrated, ready-to-use and easy-to-manage clusters that
Linux 
NetworX offers."

With reseller partners already established in the United States, Canada,
Japan, 
Taiwan, Australia, Egypt and now Europe, Linux NetworX aims to continue
expanding 
its reach into other top international markets. Companies can find out more
about 
the LNXI Cluster Partner Program by visiting www.linuxnetworx.com/partner/ or 
calling 1-800-214-9100.

"Increasing our market presence through strong partners like Athena Global
Services 
is one of our key strategies to grow sales internationally," said Clark
Roundy, 
vice president of sales and marketing for Linux NetworX. "The demand for
powerful 
clustering solutions worldwide makes this an exciting program for us and our 
partners."

Products available for resell include the entire Evolocity product line of
cluster 
systems. Evolocity systems are fully integrated cluster solutions including a 
proprietary hardware design, Linux NetworX cluster management software
ClusterWorX®, 
and RapidFlow(TM) switches. 

About Athena Global Services
Athena Global Services (www.athena-gs.com) is a French organization which
offers 
turn-key solutions to assist IT companies in developing and expanding their
business 
in the French market. Athena Global Services is first and foremost a
result-oriented 
sales and distribution organization with contacts and strong relationships
with 
distribution, VAR/resellers, system integrators and large accounts. Not only 
will Athena Global Services set up strong presence, we will distribute
through 
the right channels and help create pull. Athena Global Services offers
companies 
the opportunity to have a strong French local sales and marketing beachhead. 
Athena Global Service's comprehensive approach to the French marketplace,
marketing 
and operations provides a solid platform upon which foreign vendors can build 
international business.

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 performance and high-computing needs, including research, industry, 
government, Web serving, ISPs, ASPs, and other technological fields. Through 
innovative hardware, complete cluster management software and professional
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.

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CONTACT:	
Brad Rutledge				Laetitia Bonnot
Linux NetworX				Athena Press		
801-562-1010 ext. 218			01.55.89.08.88	
brutledge@linuxnetworx.com		laetitia.b@athena-gs.com