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Thanks to Meghan Finnerty for this announcement.

Participation Strengthens Commitment to Linux Environment and Helps Propel Development of Alpha Linux Applications

LINUX EXPO, Raleigh, NC, May 19, 1999 - Alpha Processor, Inc. (API), the leading provider of the world's fastest 64-bit microprocessor and related technologies, today announced it has joined the non-profit Linux International organization, formally pledging its continued commitment to support application development for the Linux operating system.

"In becoming a member of Linux International, API joins industry forerunners dedicated to the mass acceptance of Linux," said Jon "Maddog" Hall, executive director of Linux International. "Offering today's leading high-performance platform for Linux, API is an ideal candidate for membership. This symbol of API's commitment to growing this market undoubtedly will inspire innovations throughout the Linux community."

API is committed to developing enabling technologies to speed adoption and growth of applications built on the Alpha Linux platform. Alpha's superior speed, performance and reliability make it a natural environment for Linux. API's marketing and engineering partnerships and industry standard platform price points are expected to expand Alpha's share in this growing market.

"Alpha is fast becoming the platform of choice for Linux developers and we expect to see rapid development of server and database applications crafted for Alpha Linux," said Jeff Borkowski, API vice president of marketing and business development. "By embracing Linux International, we are reaffirming our commitment to provide this market with high-performance Alpha solutions at attractive price points."

About Linux International
Linux International is a non-profit association of groups, corporations and others that work towards the promotion of the Linux operating system and the Linux community. For more information on Linux International, please visit www.li.org.

About Alpha Processor
Alpha Processor, Inc., located in Concord, Massachusetts, is dedicated to the development and marketing of Alpha - the world's fastest 64-Bit microprocessor - and related technologies. As an independent Alpha architecture licensee, Alpha Processor, Inc. engineers microprocessors, Alpha platforms and leading edge system logic. The company is committed to delivering the industry's best price/performance, open-standard platform solutions to its customers and system partners worldwide. For additional information on these products, the company or for the sales contact nearest you, please consult Alpha Processor Inc.'s Website at www.alpha-processor.com. ###

Contact: Bruce Bradshaw
Marketing Communications ManagerMeghan Finnerty/Katy Brennan
Alpha Processor, Inc.			LNS Communications, Inc.
Tel: 978-318-1185			Tel: 617-577-9777
Fax: 978-371-3177			mfinnerty@lnscom.com
e-mail: bruce.bradshaw@alpha-processor.com
kbrennan@lnscom.com

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