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Turbolinux Releases Free Preview of Turbolinux 10 for AMD64/EM64T with Intel Motherboard in JapanTOKYO --(Business Wire)-- April 12, 2005 -- Turbolinux, Inc., a global leader of Linux-based solutions known for state-of-the art technology, cost-effective IT solutions and innovative alliances, announced today that it is providing Linux users with a free downloadable technical preview of Turbolinux 10 for AMD64/EM64T via a co-venture with Asahi Electronics Company, Ltd., an Intel(R) Reseller Center in Japan. Tubolinux's new operating system CD will be bundled with the Intel(R) Desktop Board D925XCV. Limited sales of 1,000 Desktops units commenced on April 5, 2005, at several personal computing and software outlets in Japan, including: Bress Company, Ltd., Edion Corporation, Sofmap Company, Ltd., and TSUKUMO Company, Ltd. Turbolinux 10 for AMD64/EM64T is compatible with the "64-bit Extension Technology Software (EM64T)" of Intel Corporation, and "AMD Opteron/Athlon 64 Processor" of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., and utilizes the versatile Turbolinux 10 Server as a base operating platform. "Our objective through this initiative is to promote the advantages of the high-performance capabilities of the 64-bit platform to our growing roster of Linux customers," said Koichi Yano, president and COO of Turbolinux, Inc. "This promotion implements the first phase of Tubolinux's strategy to expand the use of Turbolinux 10 for AMD64/EM64T into the global marketplace." Linux users and partners will enjoy the expanded proficiencies of the newer 64-bit CPU's without losing the ability to run legacy 32-bit applications. About Intel(R) Desktop D925XVC The motherboard supports Intel(R) Pentium 4 processors, including processors with EM64T, and features PCI Express x16, DDR2 memory, Intel(R) Matrix Storage Technology, Gigabit LAN, and Intel(R) High Definition Audio for optimum performance needs. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/cv/index.htm. About Turbolinux 10 for AMD64/EM64T Turbolinux plans to deploy the technical preview version of the 64-bit compatible Linux operating system in several markets within 2005. Using Turbolinux 10 Server as a base platform, kernel and various applications have been optimized for 64-bit CPU. Moreover, newly built applications will be free from 32-bit memory and I/O limitations. The technical preview version of this operating system can be downloaded at: http://service.turbolinux.co.jp/tech_us/form/download_10x64_en.php This productive development package is currently limited to the Japanese market; however, Turbolinux soon plans to release the bundled initiative worldwide to leverage rapid growth opportunities in the 64-bit platform. About Turbolinux, Inc. Turbolinux develops and sells the leading Linux distribution in the Asia-Pacific region. The operating system is optimized to run on a wide range of hardware platforms, including Intel-based servers and IBM mainframes. Turbolinux, with headquarters in Japan, plays a major role in developing Linux systems for the Japanese and Asian market, including Japanese and Chinese language "double-byte" text support. More than half of Turbolinux's staff is dedicated to Linux engineering development and support, providing expert support and custom application development services that go beyond Japanese localization issues. Turbolinux works extensively with standards bodies and partners to ensure certification and software compatibility in all business environments. For more information, please visit www.turbolinux.com Turbolinux is a trademark of Turbolinux, Inc. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. |
