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