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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Linux NetworX Announces Support For AMD's Multiprocessor Architecture
AMD-760(TM) MP Multiprocessing Chipset to Enhance High Performance Linux
Clusters
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, June 5, 2001 - Linux NetworX, a leading provider of
powerful
and easy-to-manage Linux cluster computing solutions, announced today support
through its Evolocity(TM) cluster systems for the new AMD Athlon(TM) MP
processor
and the AMD-760(TM) MP multiprocessing chipset (see
http://www.linuxnetworx.com/products/evolocity_amdmp.html
for more information). Evolocity is a complete turnkey cluster solution,
which
incorporates computational hardware with Linux NetworX cluster management
software
called ClusterWorX®.
"The AMD Athlon(TM) MP platform with Smart MP technology is a good fit for
high
performance computing on Linux NetworX cluster systems," said Clark Roundy,
vice
president of Linux NetworX. "Space and system density are issues with
large-scale
Linux cluster solutions. The AMD multiprocessor platform is a nice addition
to
our high density, high performance Evolocity family of cluster systems."
"The AMD Athlon MP platform is an excellent choice for enterprise-based
servers
and workstations," said Kevin Knox, AMD Director, Enterprise Segment
Marketing
& Business Development. "Linux NetworX has already employed the
award-winning
AMD Athlon processor in its high performance compute engines used in
scientific
research in Fortune 500 companies, as well as academic institutions. We
applaud
the success of Linux NetworX, and plan to continue to offer them support in
the
future."
Rebel Arts LLC ("Rebel Arts"), a technology and software developer focused on
massively multiplayer online server solutions for the game industry, is the
first
Linux NetworX customer to order an Evolocity cluster solution based on the
AMD
Athlon MP processor with Smart MP technology. Based in Calabasas, Calif.,
Rebel
Arts is using this technology to develop its Versatile Accelerated Server
Technology
("VASTSM") system which is designed to bring significant improvements in
design
and performance, as well as increased cost efficiencies and affordability to
massively multiplayer online gaming.
"The biggest problem for developers of massively multiplayer online games is
the high cost of building out and managing their server infrastructure," said
Paul Villadolid, CEO, Rebel Arts. "Linux NetworX, with its ClusterWorX
management
software and leadership position in building large scale clusters, and AMD's
high performance processors are the keys to the solution in our VASTSM
system."
"We can deliver the performance needed to handle the high demands of a
massively
multiplayer system, at a lower price point, thanks to the AMD-760 MP chipset,
DDR memory, increased bandwidth, full-speed cache and transaction buffering,"
added Larry Hess, CTO, Rebel Arts.
Cluster technology is a method of linking multiple computers, or compute
nodes,
together to form a powerful, unified system. Linux NetworX designs clustering
solutions including computational hardware and management software for use in
high performance computing (HPC) and high availability (HA) applications.
Linux NetworX designed and delivered the world's first commercial Linux
cluster
system in 1997. Today, Linux NetworX systems are used in a variety of
industries
including oil and gas exploration, biotechnology research and modeling,
graphics
rendering, gaming, and aeronautics.
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, graphics rendering, Web serving, 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.
About Rebel Arts LLC
Based in Calabasas, California, Rebel Arts LLC (www.rebelarts.com) is a
technology
and software developer with an advanced server platform that brings
significant
improvements in design, performance and cost-effectiveness to massively
multiplayer
online gaming. Rebel Arts' Versatile Accelerated Server Technology
("VASTSM")
system was developed to be the standard server platform for online gaming,
helping
to perfect the subscription-based, massively multiplayer online gaming
business
model. The VASTSM system's design enables both large and small game
publishers
to profitably participate in the massively multiplayer online market. The
company
is privately held.
About AMD
AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and
networked
computer and communications markets with manufacturing facilities in the
United
States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. AMD, a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor's 500
company, produces microprocessors, flash memory devices, and support
circuitry
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 the AMD Athlon™ MP Processor
The AMD Athlon MP processor features 384 KB of on-chip, full-speed cache with
hardware data pre-fetch (256KB of on-chip level (L2) cache and 128 Kbytes of
on-chip level (L1) cache), a superscalar floating-point unit, and support for
AMD's 3DNow!ä Professional instructions for enhanced multimedia capabilities.
The AMD Athlon MP processor with Smart MP technology is compatible with AMD's
Socket A infrastructure, and supports the advanced 266MHz AMD Athlon
front-side
bus. AMD Athlon MP processors are manufactured using AMD's 0.18-micron
copper
process technology in Fab 30 in Dresden, Germany.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy
awarded
AMD an ENERGY STAR® Certificate of Recognition for its energy-efficient
processors,
including the AMD Athlon MP processor. These processors help manufacturers
meet
stringent ENERGY STAR specifications for a variety of appliances, equipment
and
other products. Products with the ENERGY STAR label are designed to use less
energy, save money and help protect the environment.
# # #
Linux is a registered trademark owned by Linus Torvalds. AMD, AMD Athlon,
AMD-760,
3DNow!, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices,
Inc.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR certification mark are registered trademarks
of the U.S. Government. Other product names used in this publication are for
identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
CONTACT:
Brad Rutledge
Linux NetworX
801-562-1010, ext. 218
brutledge@linuxnetworx.com