SuSE Linux for the AMD Opteron Processor

*** SuSE Linux First to Market with Enterprise-Ready Operating System for
the AMD Opteron [TM] Processor 

*** SuSE unveils SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64, names
distribution partners 

New York/Nuremberg, Germany - April 22, 2003 - SuSE Linux today announced
the availability of the first enterprise-ready Linux server operating
system for the AMD Opteron[TM] processor. Released today, SuSE Linux
Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64, Powered by UnitedLinux - gives customers a
stable, secure platform on which to build their next generation
applications. 

"Only SuSE has a 64-bit enterprise-ready server product available for AMD
Opteron," said Richard Seibt, CEO of SuSE Linux. "SuSE Linux Enterprise
Server for AMD64 enables customers to combine the stability and security of
Linux with the performance enhancements available only through the 64-bit
architecture." 

As the leading developer adding AMD Opteron processor technology to the
Linux kernel, Linux development tools, and other Linux software, SuSE Linux
is bringing open source innovation to the traditional IT environment - with
defined product release cycles, long-term maintenance services and an
extensive portfolio of support services. 

"AMD has worked closely with SuSE Linux to develop an enterprise-class
operating system and development tools for AMD64," said Marty Seyer, vice
president and general manager of AMD's Microprocessor Business Unit. "SuSE
Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64, the first 64-bit server operating
system for AMD Opteron processors, provides high performance, flexibility
and scalability for demanding enterprise applications in both 32- and
64-bit environments. AMD64 also preserves existing investments in 32-bit
hardware and software and provides a simplified migration path to the power
of 64-bit computing for SuSE's customers." 

SuSE also announced agreements with distribution partners - enabling SuSE
to extend its reach into this market. Appro, a leading developer of
high-density, high-performance server clusters, M&A Technology, Inc.,
manufacturers of application specific servers for various markets including
enterprise, government and education, Penguin Computing, Inc., pioneers of
Linux-optimized hardware and Linux-based AMD systems for the enterprise and
clustering markets, Polywell Computers, Inc, PSSC Labs, the premier
provider of Beowulf Class Supercomputers, RackSaver, the leader in
high-density, rack-optimized servers, blade servers and supercomputing
clusters, Tempest Computers, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based firm
specializing in the design, assembly and integration of high-end,
high-availability servers and high performance server clusters. 

***Primary developer of Linux port to AMD64 from the very beginning

SuSE engineers have been working closely with AMD since mid 2000 porting
Linux to AMD64 and helping to drive the Linux community's
contributions. SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64 provides businesses
with a future-proof server operating environment expertly tuned to the AMD
Opteron platform -- attracting certifications from leading independent
software vendors. 

"SuSE has worked closely with Oracle from the beginning on both our 32-bit
and 64-bit efforts for the Opteron processor," said Dave Dargo, vice
president, Linux Program Office, Oracle Corp. "SuSE's leadership as the
first 64-bit Linux OS provider on the Opteron processor, combined with the
availability of industry leading Oracle9i Database on Opteron, shows the
commitment that Oracle and SuSE have to lower our customers' computing cost
while providing high performance, scalability and enterprise
functionality." 

"SuSE Linux partnered with IBM and AMD to deliver the industry's first
database support and enterprise application to run on the AMD Opteron
platform at LinuxWorld last August," said Lauren Flaherty, vice president
of marketing, IBM Data Management Solutions.  "The combination of IBM DB2
Universal Database and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server on AMD Opteron systems
enables customers to access DB2's 64-bit database environment and optimize
32-bit application performance.  In addition to initial support of the AMD
platform, DB2 database software will also support SuSE Linux and AMD
Opteron in a clustered environment for a variety of industries including
finance, retail, oil and gas and life sciences for customers deploying two
to 1,000 node Linux clusters." 

*** First choice for high-performance computing for heterogeneous networks

Based on the joint industry standard UnitedLinux 1.0, SuSE Linux Enterprise
Server 8 combines maximum performance and reliability with an unprecedented
scalability. As the only server platform worldwide with a uniform code base
for all relevant hardware platforms, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 is
ideal for consolidating heterogeneous server structures, thereby lowering
administrative, training and support costs -and significantly reducing
total cost of ownership. 

"SuSE long ago innovated the 64-bit Linux market, and proved the viability
of Linux for high-performance computing. Our engineers have drawn on their
experience in developing Linux operating systems for other 64-bit platforms
to create a best-of-breed Linux operating system for the AMD64 platform,"
said Markus Rex, vice president of Development, SuSE Linux. "SuSE Linux
Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64 brings high-performance computing to every
Linux customer, combining terrific Linux technology with a powerful
architecture." 

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64 comes with an optimized kernel
2.4.19 that enables high availability solutions and the high-performance
interaction with storage systems in the SAN by means of asynchronous I/O,
multipathing memory access, and the management of up to 600 physical hard
disks. Load balancing and the O(1) scheduler are responsible for the
optimum balancing of the computing capacity in the network. 

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 provides improved scalability for up to 64
processors and up to 512 GB of main memory. These characteristics make SuSE
Linux Enterprise Server 8 an ideal computing cluster platform for 32- and
64-bit high-performance computing solutions and environments with advanced
speed and scalability requirements.  

Apart from a providing complete 64-bit operating system including Apache,
perl, MySQL, Samba and Sendmail, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64
allows the execution of both existing 32-bit x86 and new 64-bit AMD
applications and offers all necessary components for building C and C++
applications, both for 32-bit x86 and 64-bit AMD64 code. 

*** Distribution partners

APPRO will announce the AMD Opteron as part of its server portfolio on
April 22, 2003. Appro is a leading developer of high-density,
high-performance servers. APPRO offers a range of server products from
density-optimized multi-purpose servers and clusters to their latest and
most powerful Appro HyperBlade clustering solutions. Appro provides
enterprise-level reliability and scalability, uncompromising quality while
offering an excellent price/performance ratio. For more information please
visit www.appro.com 

M&A Technology (http://www.macomp.com/products/amd_opteron.asp)
is a Texas based, leading solution provider of high performance servers and
workstations to the OEM and enterprise market since 1984. M&A's
experience, consultative sales approach and large manufacturing capacity
have made it a popular choice in the OEM embedded computing market for 1U,
2U and 4U designs. M&A also has extensive experience in the corporate
datacenter and IT environments and operates its own 6,000 square foot
datacenter for e-business services.  

Penguin Computing, Inc. is an AMD Opteron Launch partner - featuring its
brand new Altus 1000E cluster platform preloaded with SuSE Linux Enterprise
Server for AMD64.  This potent new hardware/software combination will form
the backbone of Penguin's AMD 64-bit clustering strategy. For more
information, please visit 
http://www.penguincomputing.com/store/opteron.php?vid=suzeopt1

Polywell Computers Inc will have four different models of AMD Opteron-based
systems with preinstalled SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64
available. For more information, please visit 
http://www.polywell.com/us/rackservers/poly1u2c-0.asp 

PSSC Labs will integrate the Opteron into their high performance Linux
clusters. PSSC Labs provides turn key solutions for government, university
and research organizations to meet their high performance computing
needs. For more information please visit 
http://www.pssclabs.com 

RackSaver is a premiere provider of high-density individual rack-optimized
servers and supercomputing clusters. RackSaver has been based in San Diego
for over five years and is committed to providing custom built solutions
for virtually any market needing high-performance computing power at the
lowest possible cost. To learn more about RackSaver and its unique
supercomputing cluster solutions please visit http://www.racksaver.com or call (858)
874-3800. 

Tempest Computers specializes in supercomputing cluster technology; very
powerful supercomputers requiring significantly smaller budgets. Besides
providing the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center with peripheral computers;
the company includes among their customers: Carnegie Mellon University,
Seagate Technology, Cisco, Duquesne University, Alcoa, Curtiss-Wright and
numerous other regional corporations and governmental entities. Visit
Tempest Computers, Inc.'s website at 
http://www.tempestcomputers.com 

*** Availability and Pricing

The recommended retail price of $448.00 for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
for AMD64 includes four CDs, documentation, and the SuSE Linux Maintenance
Program for one CPU for 12 months. The product can be obtained today
directly from SuSE and from SuSE Linux Partners. For more information,
please refer to www.suse.com/sles/amd64.html 

*** About SuSE Linux

SuSE Linux is the international technology leader and solutions provider in
Open Source operating system software. SuSE's unique expertise in Linux and
its largest development team worldwide dedicated to Open Source software
has contributed to the recognition of SuSE as the most complete Linux
solution available today. SuSE Linux is a privately held company focused
entirely on supporting the Linux community and Open Source development. 

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trademark of Linus Torvalds. AMD and AMD Opteron are trademarks of Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.
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