Enterprise Linux Today: Red Hat Linux 7 Available for Compaq Alpha

"Red Hat, Inc., (Nasdaq:RHAT) the leader in developing, deploying and managing open source solutions for Internet infrastructure, announced today the availability of Red Hat Alpha Deluxe for Compaq Computer Corporation's Alpha products, which include Compaq's AlphaServer DS and ES series and all Compaq AlphaStations. In addition, Red Hat Linux 7 is bundled and pre-loaded on selected Compaq ProLiant Servers and selected Compaq Deskpro models. This expanded relationship continues the growing momentum and widespread industry adoption of Red Hat Linux."

"Compaq's expanding commitment to Red Hat Linux illustrates the growing momentum for open source and Internet solutions," said Bob Cymbalski, vice president product management, Red Hat, Inc. "The combination of Compaq's AlphaServer and AlphaStation solutions and Red Hat Linux delivers Internet and enterprise computing to our customers."

"Compaq gives customers the broadest range of robust, industry leading offerings to implement their Linux solutions," said Don Harbert, vice president and general manager of the High Performance Server Business Unit at Compaq Computer Corporation. "Red Hat's new Red Hat Linux 7 with features like enhanced security and ease-of-use offer Compaq Alpha users new levels of performance and reliability to meet the computing needs of customers worldwide."

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