Red Hat and Penguin Computing Announce Partnership

May 17, 2001, 14:51 (0 Talkback[s])
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By Michael Hall, Editor

Linux computer manufacturer Penguin Computing and Red Hat Inc. have announced a partership in which Red Hat will provide certification and in-house Red Hat certified engineering support for Penguin's hardware.

"Our strategy has always been to produce Linux systems that are built on solid hardware technologies and best-in-class software solutions," said Penguin Computing CEO Marty Seyer. "Our strategic relationship with Red Hat means that we can work closely to create the highest quality solutions available -- built from the ground up to be powered by Red Hat Linux."

"As a leading partner, Penguin Computing reinforces our commitment to providing unparalleled products and services to customers," said Red Hat CTO Michael Tiemann. "With their Linux-only focus and in-house expertise, Penguin Computing is a key development partner of ours. They provide us with input for better OS performance and optimization that enables Red Hat to release reliable upgrades sooner to our customers."