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>>Yahoo! today notes
> "...HP has formed an alliance with Red Hat Software, Inc., one of
> the largest Linux distributors and service providers. The alliance
> will provide end-to-end service and support for HP customers. In
> addition, HP intends to port Linux to its platforms based on the
> IA-64 architecture."
>
>>The full story is at
> < http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/990127/bw0192_2.html >
>
>>(Oddly, I could not find the press release at HP.com .)
Here are the press releases from hp.com. All press releases about HP
computer products can usually be found at
www.hp.com/pressrel/index.html
George A. Thompson
Editor in Chief
HP Professional Magazine
HP Announces Linux Support on HP NetServer and Future IA-64
Architecture-Based Systems
ISPs and Corporate Networking Groups to Benefit from an HP and Red Hat
Alliance for Service and Support
Palo Alto, California, January 27, 1999
Hewlett-Packard Company today announced that it is the first major vendor to
offer support and integration services for one of the industry's
fastest-growing operating systems, Linux.
To broaden support for additional operating systems on its Intel-based
NetServer systems, HP has formed an alliance with Red Hat Software, Inc.,
one of the largest Linux distributors and service providers. The alliance
will provide end-to-end service and support for HP customers. In addition,
HP intends to port Linux to its platforms based on the IA-64 architecture.
"The density, performance and scalability of the HP NetServer LPr systems
are integral to PSINet delivering business-class Internet services to
customers," said Michael Mael, vice president of Applications and Web
Services for PSINet Inc. "As PSINet evaluates the capabilities of Linux, HP
is a clear choice of a hardware partner to forge ahead with new
technologies."
The Ideal Solution Today and Tomorrow
The HP NetServer LPr, the first HP NetServer system to support Linux,
delivers a fast, space-efficient and high-density rack solution that is
ideal for ISPs and corporate IT departments. The system supports one or two
Pentium II processors at 400MHz or 450MHz, two hot-swap hard-disk drives and
up to 1GB of memory. HP plans worldwide Linux support across the NetServer
family.
"Running Official Red Hat Linux V. 5.2 on an HP NetServer LPr system
provides an ideal solution for ISPs or other IT organizations looking for
reliable, effective and affordable computing solutions," said Bob Young,
chief executive officer for Red Hat Software, Inc. "Red Hat has worked
aggressively to build unrivaled customer service with our robust internal
call-center and leading technical experts."
Strengthening its commitment to provide customers with complete solutions,
HP's Global Integration and Installation Operation (GIIO) will offer
installation and configuration services for Official Red Hat Linux 5.2 on
the HP NetServer LPr system. GIIO will include the Official Red Hat Linux
operating system, as well as other support software.
HP also announced a strategic alliance with Red Hat Software, Inc. to offer
integrated Internet solutions for the Linux platform through Covision
channel partners via its Covision program.
To provide customers with immediate solutions based on HP NetServer systems,
as well as a longer-term strategy for future IA-64 architecture-based
solutions, HP is porting the Linux operating system to HP IA-64 based
platforms. Conforming to the established model for open-source code, HP
intends to make this port available to the Linux community, as IA-64
specifications become public.
IDC Recognizes Fast-growing Linux Market
"IDC has found that Linux was the fastest-growing server operating
environment in 1998 when shipments are considered," said Dan Kusnetzky,
program director of International Data Corporation's Operating Environments
and Serverware services. "HP appears to be taking this very seriously and
has put together an exciting mix of products and services to address the
needs of Linux users."
About HP NetServer Systems
The HP NetServer systems offer high-performing Intel-based server solutions
to meet the needs of small and midsize businesses, workgroups, departments
and enterprise customers. Gartner Group's recent Datapro user survey(1)
ranked HP NetServer systems No. 1 in the PC server category for overall
satisfaction, with HP NetServer systems receiving highest scores in the
categories of performance, expandability/upgradability, reliability of the
hardware, service and support, and total cost of ownership.
All HP NetServer systems come equipped with HP TopTools management software
and HP OpenView ManageX/SE for NOS and application management, as well as
the HP NetServer Navigator, featuring easy-to-use tools to configure,
install and manage HP NetServer systems. Additional information on HP
NetServer systems can be found at http://www.hp.com/netserver.
HP Embraces Linux, Adds Red Hat to Covision Program
Commercial Customers Now Will Be Able to Access Leading Linux-based Internet
Applications, Support and Professional Services
Palo Alto, California, January 27, 1999
Hewlett-Packard Company today announced that it has expanded its Covision
Internet Solutions program to include Linux-based applications through a
strategic alliance with Red Hat Software, Inc., a Linux distributor and
service provider.
In cooperation with Red Hat, HP now will provide customers with Internet
solutions and services based on Linux through the Covision program.
Linux is a full-featured operating system with source code that is freely
distributed and available to the general public. Red Hat distributes Linux
with its award-winning Red Hat Linux product.
"Demand for applications and support for Linux is growing rapidly," said
Greg Mihran, head of Internet Business Development for HP's Personal Systems
Group. "Customers appreciate the ease and reliability of purchasing
integrated Internet-based solutions through the Covision program, and
through this alliance with Red Hat, they will now have the flexibility to
select solutions built on the Linux operating-system platform."
The HP Covision Internet Solutions program combines leading Internet
applications; HP technology and support; and services from Internet-ready
resellers, systems integrators and ISPs to create integrated Internet
solutions. The program now will build portfolios of application and channel
partners (expected to be announced in the coming months) that provide
technology and services on Linux platforms. One of the first such
applications will be HP Firehunter, a family of Internet service-management
solutions that also supports Red Hat Linux. HP Firehunter delivers Internet
services with quality that can be assured and verified with service level
agreement (SLA) reporting and management.
"HP has recognized the growing customer demand for Linux," said Steve Robins
of the Yankee Group, a Boston-based market research firm. "Offering
Linux-based Internet solutions through the Covision program provides
customers with a safe way to effectively utilize Linux in their Internet
plans."
The large and rapidly growing community of Linux users will benefit not only
from access to the latest Internet applications, but also from the services
and support necessary to implement these solutions quickly and easily.
"The Linux installed base has exploded, and there is heavy demand for
accompanying software and support products," said Bob Young, chief executive
officer, Red Hat Software, Inc. "Through the HP Covision program, we will be
able to provide customers with reliable, effective Internet solutions and
services for the Linux environment."
In a related announcement today, HP announced an alliance with Red Hat to
support Official Red Hat Linux 5.2 on the Intel-based HP NetServer family.
HP also intends to port the Linux operating system to HP IA-64-based
platforms.
Detailed information on the Covision program strategy and partners can be
found at http://www.hpcovision.com.
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