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Resellers Recruited for World`s Fastest Linux Compilers for AMD64 Processors...

From:  "David Wright" <mbipr-AT-en25.com>
To:  <lwn-AT-lwn.net>
Subject:  Resellers Recruited for World`s Fastest Linux Compilers for AMD64 Processors...
Date:  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 17:15:28 -0400

New Channel Partner Signed for World's Fastest 64-bit Linux Compiler Suite 
for AMD Opteron-Based Systems 

-- Penguin Computing Joins PathScale's FastPath Partner Program -- 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- LinuxWorld Expo -- Penguin Computing, a leading 
provider of highly scalable Linux server and cluster solutions, today 
announced that it has joined PathScale's FastPath(TM) Partner program whereby 
it will resell PathScale's EKO Compiler Suite with its high-performance 
Altus AMD® Opteron(TM) Linux cluster systems and developer workstations. 

PathScale develops software and hardware solutions to accelerate the 
performance and efficiency of Linux clusters. The combined solution, which 
is available immediately from Penguin Computing, allows customers to 
substantially improve the performance of their Linux-based applications. 

"Based on our benchmark tests, we're confident that PathScale compilers will 
enable our Altus customers to substantially enhance the performance of their 
Linux clusters," said Matt Jacobs, vice president of sales at Penguin 
Computing. "PathScale compilers can increase overall application performance 
by as much as 40 percent, representing a tremendous return on investment for 
our Altus customers." 

The Penguin Altus servers come in 1U, 2U and 4U enclosures as well as 
complete pre-configured clusters and dual processor workstations. The 
PathScale EKO Compiler Suite includes C, C++ and Fortran 77/90/95 compilers. 
A 30-day free trial version of the PathScale Compiler Suite is available 
immediately for Penguin Computing customers who want to test the PathScale 
EKO compilers with their systems. 

"Penguin Computing is recognized as an innovator in the Linux cluster market 
and its AMD Opteron-based servers and workstations are highly regarded by 
its customers," said Nick Bavaro vice president of sales at PathScale. "We 
are pleased that Penguin Computing has chosen the PathScale compilers as the 
recommended compiler solution for its Opteron products." 

About Penguin Computing 
Penguin Computing is the leading provider of highly scalable Linux cluster,
server and workstation platforms. Penguin Computing's extensive customer
base includes Fortune 1000 companies, educational institutions, and
government agencies. Scyld Software, a subsidiary of Penguin Computing,
develops Scyld Beowulf, the only second-generation Linux cluster operating
system. Scyld provides software, professional services, and support for
deploying and managing high performance computing clusters. Founded in
1998, Penguin Computing is headquartered in San Francisco, California with
offices in Annapolis, MD. For more information, please visit Penguin
Computing at http://www.penguincomputing.com
and Scyld Software at http://www.scyld.com.

About PathScale 
Based in Sunnyvale, California, PathScale develops innovative technologies 
that substantially increase the performance and efficiency of Linux 
clusters, the next significant wave in high-end computing. Applications that 
benefit from PathScale's technologies include seismic processing, complex 
physical modeling, EDA simulation, molecular modeling, biosciences, 
computational chemistry, rendering, resource optimization, decision support 
and data mining. The company has developed the industry's highest performing 
C, C++, and Fortran 9X 64-bit compilers for AMD64 architecture Linux-based 
computer systems. PathScale's investors include Charles River Ventures, 
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, CMEA Ventures, Skymoon Ventures, 
ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures and the Dow Employees Pension Plan. For 
more details, visit www.pathscale.com, send email to info@pathscale.com or 
telephone 1-408-746-9100. 

------------------------ 

Best regards, 

David Wright 
Email: dw1@bridgepr.com 
Phone: +1-650-618-1544 







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