“The MSC.Linux distro supports a family of MSC.Software
design and simulation software products for Linux, which the
company says enable business users to run industrial analyses and
product design applications in a supercomputing
environment.”
“Joining the growing number of efforts underway to move Linux
clustering technology out of its academic base and into business
use, MSC.Software has announced beta availability of
MSC.Linux.”
“According to the announcement, MSC.Linux adds cluster support
to Linux, allowing dozens or hundreds of connected low-cost PCs to
match the processing power of expensive supercomputers. MSC.Linux
is said to provide a number of high-end capabilities in addition to
clustering, including support for “substantial memory” and very
large files, and high-performance data transfer.”
“Frank Perna, MSC.Software CEO, described how MSC.Linux relates
to the family of MSC.Software design and simulation software
products the company offers with it: “MSC.Linux is the cornerstone
of our Linux-based systems, designed to satisfy our customers’
toughest problems.” MSC.Software claims to be the first company to
make such critical applications available on Linux to enable
business users to run industrial analyses and product design
applications in a supercomputing environment.