“The computing giant has signed onto the Trillian initiative to
“port” Linux to Intel’s first 64-bit chip, code-named Merced,
joining Intel, VA Linux Systems, SGI, Hewlett-Packard, and Cygnus
Solutions, according to sources. The move indicates IBM’s
increasing seriousness toward the upstart operating system.”
“Sean Maloney, a senior vice president at Intel, is expected to
discuss this and other Linux developments at his keynote address
later today at a Linux conference in San Jose, California. A
simulation of Linux running on a software mock-up of Merced will
also be shown.”
“…Big Blue’s support also reinforces an Intel-led push to
bring leading software to the IA-64 architecture. Intel sees IA-64
as a way to lure more software companies and server manufacturers
to adopt its world view, and the company been aggressive in
encouraging efforts to bring the operating systems of today to
Intel’s chips of tomorrow, previously investing in Red Hat and VA
as part of the push.”