TheLinuxStore.com & API Make Breakthrough Processing Power Available For Debian Linux Developers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 1999 EBIZ EBIZ Electronic Business Enterprises Inc., (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:EBIZ) announced today, TheLinuxStore.com and Alpha Processor, Inc. have joined forces to make available a cutting edge Alpha Processor based server for Debian Linux Developers. The server, named "Lully", is a dual 667 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. UP2000 machine. The "Lully" is among the world's most powerful rack mount servers available today. Its primary purpose is to ensure Debian Linux support for the next generation of Alpha Processor based products on the 21264 EV6 chips. Reaction from Debian Linux Developers has been extremely positive. "At 16 minutes per compile of the GNU C Library (library) GNU C Library - (glibc) The run-time library for the GNU C compiler, gcc, and others. glibc is the source code for libc.a. It is maintained separately from the compilers and is a superset of ANSI C and POSIX.1 and a large subset of POSIX.2. Latest version: 2.1. , 'Lully' is by far the fastest machine I've ever had the pleasure of using," said Joel Klecker, Debian GNU gnu (n  ) or wildebeest (wĭl`dəbēst'), large African antelope, genus Connochaetes. LibC Packager. "A bootstrap See boot. (operating system, compiler) bootstrap - To load and initialise the operating system on a computer. Normally abbreviated to "boot". From the curious expression "to pull oneself up by one's bootstraps", one of the legendary feats of Baron von Munchhausen. compile of the gcc-2.95.2.tar.gz source took just 30 minutes to complete." TheLinuxStore.com has provided "Lully" a permanent home on a dual T1 connection and outfitted it with a LVD See LVDS. LVD - Low Voltage Differential SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. cabinet. This allows "Lully" to be used as a Tier 1 Debian Linux mirror. "Combining Alpha's blazing new processor technology with Debian's outstanding stability produces a machine that is a natural for the server market," said Steve Hindle, Chief Technology Officer of TheLinuxStore.com. "We are committed to providing our customers the widest range of choices in the Linux space, and we believe this strengthens that position." "API's work with grass root distribution companies such as the Debian Project helps propel breakthroughs in Alpha Linux technology and ensures development of future generation Alpha Linux-based hardware and software solutions" said Jeff Brokoswki, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for API. "This demonstrates our strong commitment to the further development of Alpha Linux applications and 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). technology." About EBIZ Enterprises Inc./TheLinuxStore.com TheLinuxStore.com is a leader in the Linux market providing community resources and services, technology expertise and a comprehensive line of Linux-based product solutions. The company's e-commerce Web site, www.TheLinuxStore.com, provides "Everything Linux" and offers the largest selection of Linux-compatible technical products and related items, including desktop and notebook computers, workstations, servers, hardware components, peripherals, software, books and apparel. The company's web sites www.TheLinuxStore.com and www.TheLinuxLab.com are the value leaders in the Linux market, furthering the vision of Linux being a low-cost, high performance alternative. The statements in this press release may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by these sections. Actual results could differ materially from those described herein as a result of certain factors and circumstances. Note to Editors: TheLinuxStore.com is a trademark of EBIZ Enterprises Inc. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. |
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