From:	 "Brad Rutledge" <brutledge@linuxnetworx.com>
To:	 "lwn@lwn.net" <lwn@lwn.net>
Subject: Linux NetworX Secures $5 Million Investment
Date:	 Mon, 09 Jul 2001 08:43:19 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Linux NetworX Secures $5 Million Investment 
Linux Cluster Computer Company Continues on Growth Path Amid Poor Market
Conditions

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, July 9, 2001 - Linux NetworX, a provider of powerful
and easy-to-manage Linux cluster computing solutions, announced today an
investment of $5 million from an unnamed private investor group. This
latest investment will allow Linux NetworX to further advance its goal of
being the leading Linux clustering company. To date, the company has raised
more than $12 million in investment capital.

"The market demand for our Linux clustering solutions and cluster
management tools has continually generated investment interest, even during
these difficult market conditions," said Glen Lowry, president and CEO of
Linux NetworX. "This latest influx of funding ensures stability for Linux
NetworX, allowing us to continue developing our cluster technology and
increase our market penetration."

Linux clustering is a method of linking multiple computers, or compute
nodes, together to form a unified and more powerful system. Linux NetworX
provides turnkey Linux clustering solutions to organizations demanding high
performance or high availability computing systems.

Cluster system management is the top barrier for enterprise organizations
seeking to utilize Linux clustering technology. This is why Linux NetworX
developed cluster management tools including the ClusterWorX® software, and
its hardware component ICE Box(TM). Combined, these tools create a
comprehensive cluster management solution for organizations seeking
powerful, reliable and easy-to-manage Linux cluster systems.

About Linux NetworX
Linux NetworX (www.linuxnetworx.com) brings its powerful and easy-to-manage
cluster technology to those demanding high availability and high
performance systems. Linux NetworX provides solutions for organizations
involved in aeronautical and chemical modeling, biotechnology research, oil
and gas exploration, graphics rendering and visual effects, Web serving,
ISPs, ASPs, and other technological research fields. Through its innovative
Evolocity hardware, ICE cluster management tools 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, and boasts numerous Fortune 500 customers.

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