Linux Networx cluster renders "The Core"

SALT LAKE CITY, April 2, 2003 - Linux Networx announced today its
collaboration with CIS Hollywood in the production of the Paramount Pictures
film, "The Core." CIS Hollywood used a Linux Networx(TM) Evolocity(TM) render
farm with 50 AMD Athlon(TM) MP processors to create visual effects in the
science fiction movie released last week.

CIS Hollywood's visual effects for "The Core" included the rendering of
"Virgil,"  the subterranean drilling craft used to drill to the center of the
earth.  CIS Hollywood used the Linux Networx render farm to render volumetric
fluid surrounding "Virgil" as it travels through rock, magma, crystals and
diamonds on its way to the earth's core.  The render farm was also used to
composite all elements of the scene together. 

"It is critical that we have the fastest, most affordable rendering hardware
available," said Don Fly, general manager for CIS Hollywood. "The Linux
Networx cluster was easy to set up and the ICE(TM) cluster management tools
simplify administration, allowing us to render more quickly and meet our
deadlines."

The render farm, also called a Linux cluster, is a set of independent
computers linked together through a high-speed network to form a unified and
more powerful computing system. Linux Networx systems provide optimum
performance and power for the most demanding visual effects and rendering
projects. 

"A clustered system is ideal for visual effects companies looking to speed up
their rendering projects, and Linux Networx specializes in the unique system
configuration required to create an efficient render farm," said Josh Harr,
chief technology officer for Linux Networx. "We are glad to see our systems
being used to create visual effects for high-profile motion pictures." 

"AMD and Linux Networx work together to help ensure our shared customers have
the scalability and performance required for the most compute-intensive
special effects rendering," said Marty Seyer, vice president of server
business, Computation Products Group, AMD.  "AMD Athlon MP processors offer
the entertainment industry stability and reliability for both digital content
creation workstations and rendering servers, providing business value by
allowing customers to spend more time on the creative process and less time
on computing cycles."

CIS Hollywood creates computer-generated visual effects for feature films,
television programs and commercials.  The new Linux Networx render farm
allowed CIS Hollywood to double the output to complete 3D rendering and 2D
compositing tasks.

About Linux Networx
Linux Networx (www.linuxnetworx.com) brings its powerful Linux cluster and
render farm technology to those demanding high performance visual computing
and digital modeling systems. With the use of cluster computer technology,
Linux Networx links a set of independent computers together through a
high-speed network to form a unified and more powerful system, ideal for
graphics rendering and visual effects. Through innovative Evolocity hardware,
ICE cluster management tools and professional service and support, Linux
Networx provides end-to-end clustering solutions. To date, the company has
built some of the fastest cluster systems in the world.

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Contact:

Brad Rutledge
Linux Networx
801-562-1010 ext. 218
brutledge@linuxnetworx.com