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Linux Journal: Compaq Still Alpha and Kicking

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 19, 1999

“World’s second largest computer company enters supercomputer
fray.”

Compaq Computer Corporation has just announced its first
supercomputer and the most powerful AlphaServer offering to date,
the AlphaServer SC Series….

“Compaq also announced the availability of its new AlphaServer
DS20E, which provides full support for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, Open VMS,
and the Linux operating systems. With the option of one or two
Alpha 21264 processors, the AlphaServer DS20E also provides for
ISPs and e-commerce applications through four hot-swap hard disk
drive bays, hot-swap fans, and a pair of standard 375-watt Hot Plug
power supplies.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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