Compaq and Red Hat Expand UNIX-Linux Compatibility, And Unveil Linux-Certified Desktop PCs and Workstations.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 1999-- Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ) and Red Hat Software, Inc. today announced a joint development and marketing agreement which will result in enhanced interoperability and compatibility between Compaq Tru64 UNIX The 64-bit Unix operating system for HP's AlphaServers. Formerly Digital Unix when Alpha was a product family from Digital Equipment Corporation, it was renamed Tru64 Unix in 1999 by Compaq (HP acquired Compaq in 2002). and the Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux, assembled by Red Hat, was a popular, "middle-aged" Linux distribution (not as old as Slackware but older than Ubuntu) upon its discontinuation in 2004.[1] Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Compaq also announced the availability of additional Linux-ready platforms, certified under Red Hat Linux V6.0, on selected Compaq Deskpro The Compaq Deskpro was a line of business-oriented personal computers manufactured by Compaq, discontinued after the merger with Hewlett-Packard. The original Compaq Deskpro, available in several disk configurations, was equipped with an 8MHz 8086 CPU and Compaq's unique EP, and EN Series personal computers, and AP, SP, and XP Professional Workstation models. The desktop and workstation offerings announced today complement Compaq's previously announced Linux support on the AlphaServer 800, DS10, DS20 and ES40 systems, the ProLiant 400, 1600 and 1850R servers and the Prosignia 720 server, and the Compaq Professional Workstation XP1000. The technology initiatives of the Compaq/Red Hat agreement will focus on design and development to maximize the performance and ease of installation of Red Hat Linux on Compaq AlphaServers, ProLiant and Prosignia servers, and desktop personal computer and workstation hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. ; to optimize and enhance the user-friendly features of Linux; and to expand compatibility and interoperability with Compaq's Tru64 UNIX. Marketing initiatives will involve Compaq's ActiveAnswers and Red Hat's Kick Start programs, and will focus on training for the Compaq sales force and channel partners; documentation and tools to improve serviceability, performance, and ease of installation; and customer-focused activities such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing. Appropriate support for these joint solutions will also be provided by customer call centers at both companies, as well as a comprehensive Compaq Linux Web site (http://www.compaq.com/linux). "This agreement with Red Hat and the newest offerings of Linux on the desktop will enable us to deliver the appropriate mix of Tru64 UNIX and Linux so that customers can achieve seamless interoperability, compatibility, availability, and scalability to meet the full range of their enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. needs," said Enrico Pesatori, Senior Vice President and Group General Manager, Compaq's Enterprise Computing Group. "Compaq is an industry leader in the breadth and depth of its commitment to Red Hat Linux," said Bob Young, 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 Red Hat Software. "The kind of enhanced interoperability and compatibility between environments that this announcement provides will offer enterprise users more options as they move to adopt the power, reliability, and flexibility of Linux." Joyce Becknell, an analyst at the Aberdeen Group Aberdeen Group is a provider of business-related research services. It has its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts and belongs to the Harte-Hanks group. Founded in 1988, Aberdeen's research is used by over 2. , said "this announcement highlights Compaq's commitment to a strategic relationship with Linux vendors, and gives Linux additional credibility in the eyes of corporate users who are investigating Linux solutions for the enterprise." Compaq and Red Hat executives indicated that a key goal of this expanded relationship is to ensure that programs can be created in a single source code implementation, compiled on either Compaq Tru64 UNIX or Red Hat Linux, and enable the creation and sharing of binary programs across the two operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. on the Alpha architecture. This allows customers to exploit the unique benefits of both operating systems by enabling customers to mix and match as their business needs require. In addition, the agreement will provide for the testing and refining of Red Hat software to ensure strong performance and improved customer installation experience on Compaq AlphaServers, ProLiant and Prosignia servers, personal computers, and workstations. Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computers systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage solutions, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at http://www.compaq.com. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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