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SGI to Redistribute Intel Software Development Products for Intel(R) Itanium(TM) Processor Family Intel(R) Compilers for Linux and Performance Libraries Immediately Available On Silicon Graphics 750 System for Linux Friday February 1, 2:30 pm Eastern Time MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SGI (NYSE: SGI - news) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to redistribute Intel's suite of compilers and performance libraries for the Intel® Itanium(TM) Processor Family. The suite includes C++ and Fortran compilers and math kernel libraries, which can be used to develop applications for the Itanium architecture. SGI will immediately offer the Intel Software Development Products for purchase on the Itanium-based Silicon Graphics® 750 system for Linux®. The complete set of compilers and libraries and tools will also be supported on future Itanium-based systems from SGI. The Intel compilers and tools complement the SGI product line by offering convenient, one-stop shopping for SGI high-performance computing (HPC) customers writing applications for the Linux platform based on the Itanium processor. ``SGI is very pleased to offer our HPC customers the opportunity to develop Linux applications on the SGI's Intel Itanium-based platforms,'' said Ben Passarelli, senior director of product management, SGI. ``The core tools provided by Intel and the CPU power of the Itanium processors are a complement to the SGI Linux 750 desktop system architecture. Application developers seeking to create robust, high-performing applications can rely on SGI's domain-specific knowledge, consulting and applications tuning experience to achieve new levels of open-system performance.'' ``This agreement marks another step forward in our companies' multi-year relationship to deliver the power of the Itanium processor to the HPC community,'' said Jon Khazam, director of Intel's performance tools operation. ``Compatible with tools developers already use, Intel Software Development Products are the fastest and easiest way to take advantage of performance features in the Itanium processors.'' Silicon Graphics 750 System The Silicon Graphics 750 deskside development system is designed to accommodate the most demanding power users in technical and high-performance computing markets at affordable, entry-level prices. As the first offering in the Silicon Graphics family of Itanium processor-based products for Linux, the 750 incorporates the state-of-the-art Intel 64-bit architecture, open-source Linux software, and libraries optimized for SGI to set a new standard for high-performance Linux computing. About SGI Celebrating its 20th year, SGI, also known as Silicon Graphics, is the world's leading provider of high-performance computing, complex data management and visualization products, services and solutions that enable its technical and creative customers to gain strategic and competitive advantages in their core businesses. Whether being used to design and build safer cars and airplanes, discover new medications and oil reserves, predict the weather, entertain us with thrilling movie special effects or provide mission-critical support for government and defense, SGI systems and expertise are empowering a world of innovation and discovery. The company, located on the Web at www.sgi.com, is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., and has offices worldwide. NOTE: Silicon Graphics, SGI, and the SGI logo are registered trademarks of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Intel and Itanium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Marla Robinson of SGI, +1-256-864-3426, or marlar@sgi.com, or SGI PR Hotline, +1-650-933-7777, or SGI PR Fax, +1-650-932-0737. (Logo: newscom.com ) SOURCE: SGI biz.yahoo.com