Smart Move....VA Linux Systems Joins Exodus Partnering for Success
Program to Offer Solutions for Internet Infrastructure
VA Linux to Provide Linux Server Solutions to Exodus' Global Customers
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2000-- VA Linux Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:LNUX - news), a recognized
leader in Linux and Open Source solutions for Internet infrastructure, today announced that it has joined the Exodus© Partnering
for Success alliance program. Under the program, VA Linux and Exodus Communications(TM), Inc. (Nasdaq:EXDS - news), a
leader in complex Internet hosting and managed services, have agreed to work together as alliance partners.
As part of the agreement, VA Linux will refer customers to Exodus for Web hosting and related managed services. In addition,
VA Linux will make its server solutions available to customers across Exodus' global network of Internet Data Center (IDC)
facilities. VA Linux offerings include ``QuickShip'' server bundles, as well as custom configurations of VA's ultra-dense
rackmount Linux servers. The two companies also plan to cooperate in joint marketing activities to target the growing Internet
infrastructure market.
``Exodus is pleased to team with VA Linux Systems and extend the breadth of solutions offered by the Exodus Alliance Partner
community,'' said Chris Arisian, Vice President, Worldwide Alliances at Exodus. ``VA Linux Systems will play a key role in
meeting customers' growing demand for Linux solutions.''
``VA Linux and Exodus will now be able to offer a powerful combination: the industry's broadest range of ultra-dense Linux
servers, together with world-class Internet hosting services,'' said Robert Russo, general manager and senior vice president of
worldwide field operations, VA Linux Systems. ``Working with Exodus, VA Linux will offer customized, build-to-order servers
optimized for Internet Data Centers that provide rapidly growing e-businesses with cost-effective infrastructure that can reliably
scale.''
The VA Linux Service Provider Program
The VA Linux Service Provider Program is a comprehensive initiative that enables Internet hosting providers and service
providers to leverage VA's systems, services and expertise. By working closely with VA Linux, hosting providers, Internet data
centers and other service providers are able to offer end-to-end Linux solutions tailored to their specific needs. The VA Linux
Service Provider Partners receive customized products and services, as well as information on the latest developments in Linux
and Open Source; QuickShip programs for rapid deployment of systems; sales and technical training; and co-marketing and lead
referral opportunities.
About VA Linux Systems
Founded in 1993, VA Linux Systems is a recognized leader in advancing Linux and Open Source solutions for Internet
infrastructure. VA Linux provides a single point of contact for Linux systems, Open Source software expertise, and world-class
professional services and support. VA Linux Systems owns and operates SourceForge(TM), the world's largest Open Source
development center, as well as Linux.com and Themes.org. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., VA Linux is located on the Web
at valinux.com.
VA Linux Systems was selected as one of Fortune Magazine's top ``Cool Companies,'' Red Herring's ``Top 100 Companies of the
Electronic Economy'' and Upside's ``Hot 100 Companies'' in 1999. VA Linux was awarded the 1999 Linux Journal Editors' Choice
Award for Best New Hardware, and was the only company to win multiple ``Show Favorite'' awards at LinuxWorld Conference
& Expo in March 1999 (in Computers and Science/Engineering) and again in February 2000 (in Hardware and
Peripherals/Support Services). International Data Corporation (IDC) recently ranked VA Linux Systems as a top five Linux
server vendor in Q4 1999.
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