API and The Linux Store Form Strategic Partnership to Sell Next Generation Alpha Solutions; Drives Price-Performance Alpha Solutions into the Channel.CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 1999-- LinuxWorld, API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. Booth 732, TheLinuxStore.com Booth 838 Alpha Processor, Inc., (API), the leading provider of the world's fastest 64-bit microprocessor and related technologies, and TheLinuxStore.com, a subsidiary of EBIZ EBIZ Electronic Business Enterprises, Inc., today announced an agreement to offer API's next-generation motherboards based on Alpha processors through TheLinuxStore.com's e-commerce storefront. A strategic component of API's channel program, this partnership enables customers to take advantage of the latest Internet technology to purchase high-performance, cost-effective Alpha solutions. Already offering low-cost Linux solutions, TheLinuxStore.com is adding API's Ultimate Performance Series motherboards, ideal for high-performance technical computing High Performance Technical Computing (HPTC) refers to the application of high performance computing (HPC) to technical, as opposed to business or scientific, problems (although the lines between the various disciplines are necessarily vague). and other emerging application areas such as e-commerce, Webservers and database servers. The addition of API's cutting-edge Alpha solutions gives cost-conscience customers of TheLinuxStore.com a high-performance alternative. The price performance solutions offered by API combined with the aggressive price points of The LinuxStore.com provide unbeatable solutions to the Linux professional. "Our Ultimate Performance Series motherboards are a compelling alternative for emerging growth markets," said YJ Kim, director of worldwide business development for API. "By tapping into the visibility and market reach of TheLinuxStore.com, we expect Alpha-based solutions to efficiently capture marketshare in these new areas." "We are dedicated to supplying customers with a broad range of Linux solutions and recognize Alpha is quickly emerging as the platform of choice for the Linux community," said Jeffrey Rassas, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The Linux Store. "We chose to offer API's robust, high-performance Alpha products because they provide our customers with cutting-edge Alpha technology at attractive price points." API's products will be available from TheLinuxStore.com at http://www.the linuxstore.com starting late Q3. About Alpha Processor Alpha Processor, Inc., located in Concord, Massachusetts Concord is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2000 Census, the town population was about 17,000. Although a small town, Concord is noted for its leading roles in American history and literature. , is dedicated to the development and marketing of Alpha - the world's fastest 64-Bit microprocessor - and related technologies. As an independent Alpha architecture licensee, Alpha Processor, Inc. engineers microprocessors, Alpha platforms and leading edge system logic. The company is committed to delivering the industry's best price/performance, open-standard platform solutions to its customers and system partners worldwide. For additional information on these products, the company or for the sales contact nearest you, please consult Alpha Processor Inc.'s Website at www.alpha-processor.com. About EBIZ Enterprises Thelinuxstore.com offers "Everything Linux Everything Linux, also known as elx.com.au, is an Australian Linux and general IT e-commerce retailer. It was first opened in 1999 by Anthony Rumble, and is currently located in the Sydney suburb of Silverwater. " including their new PIA pi·a n. The pia mater. pi  al adj. (Personal Internet Appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. ), desktop PCs, workstations, notebooks, servers and Beowulf Supercomputer Clusters at the lowest possible price. TheLinuxStore.com is the value leader in the Linux market, furthering the vision of Linux being a low-cost, high performance alternative to conventional computing solutions. The Linux Store is a subsidiary of EBIZ Enterprises, Inc. (OTC OTCSee: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:EBIZ). |
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