eLinux To Provide Pre-Integrated Cluster Systems Using Scyld's Operating System

Annapolis, MD -- January 29, 2001 -- Scyld Computing Corporation, leading developers and providers of clustering operating system software, and eLinux, leading integrators and suppliers of Beowulf systems in the Asia Pacific region, are proud to announce eLinux joining with Scyld as an official "Authorized Vendor" of clusters using Scyld's Beowulf operating system.

Discussions and plans have been taking place between eLinux and Scyld for eLinux to provide fully supported pre-configured systems running Scyld Beowulf as part of its product line. As a Scyld Authorized Vendor, eLinux can offer its customers the full support of the operating system backed by the original development team.

eLinux engineers will receive training from Scyld's team. eLinux and Scyld are also working together to have eLinux offer training on Scyld Beowulf and to establish a Scyld Authorized Training Center in the Asia Pacific region.

Scyld is filling the need for a standard, supported, high performance cluster operating system. It has recently released its Scyld Beowulf Next Generation clustering operating system which provides simplified cluster integration and setup, minimal administration, and seamless scalability.

eLinux Pte Ltd is positioned as the leading internet and networks total solutions company to serve the growing Information Technology markets in Singapore and the Asia Pacific Region. eLinux provides the the following core services : (1) Systems Integration (2) Network Engineering, and (3) Linux training.

"Using Scyld Beowulf and having the support of Scyld's expertise will allow us to deliver to our customers the best possible high performance computing solutions," said Laurence Liew, Director of eLinux's technology division, "We will be well positioned to supply the Singapore and Asia Pacific markets well supported, standardized high performance computing solutions in addition to training and systems engineering."

"The combination of the stability, reliability and advanced clustering features of the Scyld Beowulf software and eLinux's experience and expertise will provide users of eLinux's systems a powerful, well-supported, high performance computing solution," states Donald Becker, CTO of Scyld Computing Corporation.

About Scyld Computing Corporation

Scyld Computing Corporation is the leading developer of second generation Beowulf cluster operating systems. Donald Becker, CTO, and Scyld developers are known in the Linux community for their extensive contributions to the Linux kernel. Based in Annapolis, Maryland, Scyld is a privately held company. Further information may be obtained at www.scyld.com. Scyld Beowulf and Scyld Computing are registered trademarks of Scyld Computing Corporation.

About eLinux

eLinux Pte Ltd is Singapore's leading Linux systems integrator and Linux training centre. Since 1997 eLinux has provided Linux integration, support and training services to the local community, SMEs, MNCs and government agencies. Further information may be obtained at www.elinux.com.sg.

About Beowulf

Beowulf, and Beowulf clustering are terms that describe a technique of connecting commodity computers together , using a modified version of Linux, to create a High Performance Computer. Started in 1993, by Donald Becker and Thomas Sterling, early development was sponsored by NASA. In 1997, Beowulf clusters broke the ten billion operations per second mark, and today can perform over 200 billion operations per second. Today, there are tens of thousands of Beowulf clusters installed in government, educational, and commercial facilities. Beowulf is a descriptive service mark held by Linux International.

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CONTACT:
Tom Quinn
Scyld Computing Corporation
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quinn@scyld.com
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