TurboLinux Announces Public Availability of Pre-Release Linux Distribution for Intel's IA-64 Server and Workstation Architecture

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TurboLinux, Inc., the high-performance Linux company, has announced the public availability of the first pre-release Linux distribution for Intel's forthcoming IA-64 server and workstation architecture, starting with the Itanium processor. This milestone marks a significant step forward in delivering the IA-64 Linux OS and advanced applications. The TurboLinux release is based on the kernel and tools developed by the Trillian Project, a group of companies including Caldera, CERN, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Red Hat, SGI, SuSE, and TurboLinux.

Key Takeaways:

  • TurboLinux has announced the public availability of the first pre-release Linux distribution for Intel's IA-64 server and workstation architecture, starting with the Itanium processor.
  • The distribution is based on the kernel and tools developed by the Trillian Project, a collaboration of companies including Caldera, CERN, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Red Hat, SGI, SuSE, and TurboLinux.
  • The TurboLinux release is a significant step forward in delivering the IA-64 Linux OS and advanced applications, with the company committed to shipping an IA-64 version of TurboLinux at the launch of Intel's new Itanium processor.
  • The demand for Linux solutions by OEMs and its reputation as a reliable and flexible operating system highlight the importance of Linux development for Intel's IA-64 processors.
  • The pre-release of the TurboLinux distribution to the developer community marks a significant milestone in the Trillian Project, with companies like Intel, IBM, and Red Hat contributing to its development.
  • TurboLinux is a market leader in Linux software clustering solutions and Linux internationalization, with high-performance consumer and business Linux products running on Intel, Alpha, and PowerPC workstation and server platforms.
  • The company has a strongglobal presence, with offices in Beijing, Buenos Aires, Hamburg, Sydney, and Tokyo, and a strong backing from over 20 global hardware, software, and services companies.

Statistics:

  • The TurboLinux release is based on the kernel and tools developed by the Trillian Project.
  • The Trillian Project includes 9 companies: Caldera, CERN, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Red Hat, SGI, SuSE, and TurboLinux.
  • TurboLinux has a strong global presence with offices in 5 locations: Beijing, Buenos Aires, Hamburg, Sydney, and Tokyo.
  • The company has received investment backing from over 20 global hardware, software, and services companies, including BEA, Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu Support and Services, NEC, Novell, SCO, and Toshiba.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, "TurboLinux(R), Inc. Announces Public Availability of First Pre-Release Linux Distribution for Intel's IA-64 Server and Workstation Architecture," March 20, 2000.
  • TurboLinux, Inc., "About TurboLinux, Inc."
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