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Red Hat Linux Powers New Dell PowerApp.web Appliance Servers
Red Hat Linux Powers New Dell PowerApp.web Appliance Servers
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Apr 5, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Industry Leaders, Internet Service Providers and
Next-Generation E-commerce Companies Continue to Rapidly Embrace
Red Hat Linux 6.2 for Internet Infrastructure Solutions
Red Hat, Inc. (NASDAQ:RHAT), a leader in open source Internet infrastructure
solutions, today announced that the award-winning Red Hat Linux 6.2 operating
system (OS) will power Dell Computer Corporation's (NASDAQ:DELL) new
PowerApp.web appliance servers.
Red Hat and Dell, the No. 2 PC server provider in the world, closely
collaborated on development of the Dell PowerApp.web appliance server, creating
a powerful Linux-based Web server that can be installed and operational in
minutes. The PowerApp.web for Linux appliance server delivers Internet
businesses the reliability and scalability needed to ensure the performance and
uptime critical in today's Internet infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of
traditional Web servers. The unique flexibility of the open source software
enables organizations to quickly customize and receive the updates needed to
maximize performance. In addition, Red Hat will provide support for the
PowerApp.web appliance server, delivering Dell customers unmatched technical
expertise in open source Internet solutions.
"Red Hat's partnership with Dell has helped pioneer the rapid adoption of Linux
and open source solutions for enterprise computing," said Matthew Szulik,
president and CEO of Red Hat, Inc. "This expanded partnership with Dell
demonstrates how both companies are again trailblazing the industry to deliver
powerful, low-cost and easy-to-manage open source Internet infrastructure
solutions for the new Internet economy."
International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts the worldwide appliance server
market will grow dramatically, from virtually no market presence in 1998 to an
estimated volume of over two million units by 2002. In addition, NetCraft, Inc.
(www.netcraft.com), reports that 29 percent of all public Web servers run on
Linux, making Linux the most popular operating system for public Web sites.
"The PowerApp.web for Linux appliance server removes the complexities of
installing, configuring and supporting powerful Linux-based Web
infrastructures," said Michael Lambert, senior vice president, Dell Enterprise
Systems Group. "Through our strategic partnership with Red Hat, our development
teams were able to fine-tune and optimize the performance and reliability of the
Red Hat Linux-based PowerApp.web appliance server to create a truly
plug-and-play Internet infrastructure solution."
The Dell PowerApp.web 100 for Linux is pre-configured with Red Hat Linux 6.2 and
Apache Web Server 1.3.12. This extremely rack-dense 1U (1.75-inches) product
features simple set-up and administration and outstanding price/performance to
deliver Web hosting or IP services.
To simplify the installation and operation of a Linux Internet infrastructure
solution, Dell offers the PowerApp Kick-Start Utility, a simple network
configuration tool that allows the user to input basic network information, such
as loading of the IP address, naming of the host and gateway and subnet address
assignment. Also included is Dell's PowerApp Admin Tool, a unified management
interface from which a user can conveniently configure, deploy and manage the
appliance servers. These features mean that the PowerApp appliance servers can
be deployed quickly and easily into a customer's Internet infrastructure with
minimum set-up and administration time -- even by someone with little to no
Linux or Web server expertise.
Detailed product information on Dell's PowerApp appliance servers can be found
at www.powerapp.com.
About Red Hat, Inc.
Founded in 1994, Red Hat (NASDAQ:RHAT), is the leading provider of open source,
Internet infrastructure solutions, delivering on the promise of open source from
small embedded devices to the most prodigious enterprise. Red Hat applies its
technological leadership to create open source solutions for Internet
infrastructure and post-PC environments, offers services backed by the best
understanding of open source and the most comprehensive resources, delivers the
brand of a widely trusted open source leader and corporate partner, and persists
in an indelible commitment to the virtues of open source to lead a revolution in
the computing industry. Red Hat is based in Research Triangle Park, N.C. and has
offices worldwide. To learn about Red Hat's perennially renowned products and
services or its unfailing commitment to the GNU General Public License (GPL) and
other public licenses, visit Red Hat on the Web at www.redhat.com. For investor
inquiries, contact Lippert/Heilshorn at (212) 838-3777.
LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. RED HAT is a registered trademark of Red
Hat, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release that are not
strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, management's
plans and objectives for future operations, and management's assessment of
market factors, constitute forward-looking statements which involve risks and
uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation,
product plans and performance, the ability to continue to develop the Linux
kernel and other software, reliance upon strategic relationships, Red Hat's
dependence upon an open source business model, reliance upon independent
third-party Linux developers, management of growth, expansion of Red Hat's
business focus and operations, the possibility of undetected software errors,
the enforceability of the GNU General Public License and other licenses under
which Red Hat's products are developed and licensed, the scarcity of Linux-based
applications, the risks of economic downturns generally, and in Red Hat's
industry specifically, the risks associated with competition and competitive
pricing pressures, the viability of the Internet, and other risks detailed in
Red Hat's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which
may be accessed through the SEC's web site at sec.gov.
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