SGI acquires Linux Networx, Inc. [LWN.net]

SGI has announced the acquisition of Linux Networx, Inc. "In exchange for the issuance of SGI common stock, SGI has acquired key Linux Networx software, patents, technology and expertise. Linux Networx is a recognized technology leader in the clustered HPC space and boasts a significant customer base. The acquisition is expected to advance SGI leadership in production-ready high performance computing solutions."

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SGI acquires Linux Networx, Inc.

Posted Feb 17, 2008 1:19 UTC (Sun) by jordanb (guest, #45668) [Link] (2 responses)

I'm shocked that SGI still exists.

SGI acquires Linux Networx, Inc.

Posted Feb 17, 2008 17:34 UTC (Sun) by sbergman27 (guest, #10767) [Link]

I, too, was a bit surprised to see SGI making an acquisition.  But while they've lost prestige
in the business community (going from a market cap of $5 billion in 1995... to $190 million
today) they certainly haven't lost it in the tech community:

http://lwn.net/Articles/229873/

SGI acquires Linux Networx, Inc.

Posted Feb 21, 2008 8:45 UTC (Thu) by drag (guest, #31333) [Link]

It's amazing how a company like SGI can survive making Linux supercomputers for the
government..