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“A barrage of announcements by Silicon Graphics, Inc. has
unveiled a dizzying array of new applications and products for use
on Linux.”
“SGI has released its Intel compiler to the Open Source
community, as well as introducing Intel processor-based
workstations and a new family of graphics subsystems for use on
Linux. The company is working toward “pushing Linux to the next
level” with the compiler suite release, according to Jan Silverman,
vice president of computer systems at SGI.”
“SGI called the release of the Open Source compiler a
continuation of its efforts “to establish Linux as a commercially
viable platform.” The compiler will support continuing Open Source
development of high-performance IA-64 applications. “The continued
optimization of these software tools will enable application
developers to realize the potential of Intel’s Itanium processor,”
said Ron Curry, director of marketing for Intel’s IA-64 processor
division.”