VA Linux Leads Charge for Next-Generation Linux Software; 2.4 Kernel Pre-Production Release Available from VA Linux.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2001 VA Linux Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:LNUX) today announced the immediate availability of its first pre-production release of the new Linux 2.4 kernel The nucleus of an operating system. It is the closest part to the machine level and may activate the hardware directly or interface to another software layer that drives the hardware. , offered via ftp at ftp://ftp.valinux.com/pub/kernel/. The eagerly-awaited Linux 2.4 kernel, available as source code at www.kernel.org, is now also available as an executable binary compiled and packaged by VA Linux in the widely-used RPM and DEB formats. The pre-production release now available through VA Linux Systems is designed to facilitate customer testing of the 2.4 kernel in a pre-production environment, in parallel with testing by VA Linux Software Engineering. Full production release of the 2.4 kernel on VA Linux servers and storage systems is expected later in 2001. The 2.4 kernel provides enhanced performance and greatly expanded support for Internet and enterprise-level requirements. Some of the advanced features include: -- Improved multiprocessor performance -- Expanded system memory up to 64 GB -- Logical Volume Manager to spread large file systems over multiple hard disks -- Ext3 journaling file system support -- Advanced power management Some 2.4 kernel features, such as ext3 journaling file systems support, have already been incorporated into VA Linux products such as the 9205 NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular multi-Terabyte storage systems. VA Linux Systems is an active contributor to Linux software development, providing code and features ranging from Intel (R) IA-64 functionality for Internet and database servers to 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. and RAID drivers. Through its contributions to Open Source software projects, its operation of OSDN OSDN Open Source Development Network OSDN Open Source Developer Network and its professional consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" , VA Linux is focused on helping its customers leverage the power of Open Source. About VA Linux Systems VA Linux Systems is the world's Linux leader. The expert provider of Linux and Open Source solutions for the Web, VA Linux offers a single point of contact for highly customized Linux servers and storage -- featuring the industry's first Build-to-Order Software -- as well as professional consulting services and support. VA Linux Systems' mission is to make its customers successful through the use of Linux and Open Source software in Internet infrastructure and enterprise-level software development. As part of its commitment to expanding the Open Source community, VA Linux Systems operates the Open Source Development Network (OSDN). A network of the leading Internet sites for Open Source development, distribution and discussion, OSDN includes SourceForge.net, Freshmeat.net, Slashdot and Linux.com. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Fremont, California For the unincorporated community in Yolo County, California, see . Fremont (IPA: /ˈfriːmɒnt/) is a city in California that was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the merger of five smaller communities: , with offices across North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe and Japan, VA Linux is located on the Web at www.valinux.com. Certain statements in this press release, including statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc future product release dates, product performance and results, are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different from expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, successful and timely engineering integration of the 2.4 kernel on VA Linux systems; reliance on software developed by third parties; industry trends in Linux and Open Source; the company's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the company's continued introduction of new products and enhancements to existing products; and other risks detailed in VA Linux's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which may be accessed through the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov/. Note to Editors: VA Linux Systems, SourceForge and OSDN are trademarks of VA Linux Systems, Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Linus Benedict Torvalds (born December 28 1969 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish software engineer best known for initiating the development of the Linux kernel. . All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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