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Dallas, Texas – Linux NetworX, Inc. announced today the integration of BRU(TM) Backup & Restore Utility into its Evolocity(TM) cluster solutions to provide the highest level of network data storage backup available. BRU is an award winning backup software solution for Linux systems from Enhanced Software Technologies, Inc. (EST).

Evolocity cluster systems include computational hardware, ClusterWorX(TM) management software, RapidFlow(TM) 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet Switch, applications, and storage, including the BRU backup utility.

BRU was chosen to support Evolocity cluster systems because of its proven ability to protect critical data through fully verified backups, ensuring accurate data is written to the archive. BRU can immediately verify the backup online by using the AUTOSCAN(TM) feature, or, should the backup window not allow for online verification, Anytime Verify(TM) can be used to verify the backup at a later time, even on a different system.

The reliability of tape device technology today is extremely high, but the potential for errors on the tapes following the writing of the archive can still occur in some cases. BRU has the ability to effectively detect and recover from errors when reading a tape to allow successful completion of the restore.

“Without verified backups, there is no assurance that your data can be restored correctly in the event something goes wrong,” said Clark Roundy, vice president of Linux NetworX.” “The addition of this reliable network data storage backup utility demonstrates the commitment Linux NetworX has made to provide the most reliable cluster solutions.”

“The term cluster creates the image of aggregate systems doing important work. Important work involves important data, and BRU is the proven performer to manage the backup requirements of important applications,” said Bob Christ, vice president of marketing at EST. “We’re pleased BRU was chosen by Linux NetworX to support the backup requirements of their cluster systems.”

Organizations that will specifically benefit from Linux NetworX clusters, integrated with BRU, include high-end Application Service Providers (ASPs), Web hosting centers and e-commerce backbone providers as well as traditional high-end research, scientific and government markets. All customers in these industries share common needs for large amounts of data computation, data handling and/or storage, high-speed communication and high levels of reliability, flexibility and availability.

Linux NetworX is a leading provider of large-scale clustered computer solutions for Internet, industry and research fields. Cluster technology is a method of linking multiple computers, or compute modules, together to form a powerful, unified system.

About Enhanced Software Technologies

Enhanced Software Technologies, Inc., is the leading provider of Linux backup solutions. EST is fast becoming a major force in the backup software industry and is known for both product excellence and outstanding customer support. EST is the developer of BRU[TM] Backup & Restore Utility, the #1 award winning backup solution for Linux systems. EST has been continuously developing BRU for the Unix market since 1985 and for Linux systems since 1994.

EST is a corporate sponsor of Linux International (LI), the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), and is the sponsor of the Linux Tape Device Certification Program (www.linuxtapecert.org). EST also produces QuickStart Data Rescue[tm], the PC crash recovery utility that supports most x86 PC operating systems. Contact EST on the Web at: http://www.estinc.com

About Linux NetworX

Linux NetworX ( http://www.linuxnetworx.com ) brings its powerful cluster technology to those demanding high-availability and high-performance systems. With the use of cluster computer technology, Linux NetworX provides solutions for companies with high-computing needs, including Internet servers, research, industry, government and other technological fields. Through innovative hardware, complete cluster management software, service and support, Linux NetworX provides end-to-end clustering solutions.

To date, the company has built some of the largest cluster systems in the world and hardware and software for overall system management. Linux NetworX has offices in Utah, New York, Calif. and Texas and worldwide distributors.

About the Linux Operating System

Linux is a computer operating system that is distributed freely on the Internet. As an open source project, Linux allows developers to share information, code and suggestions to continuously maintain and improve the system. Linux NetworX selected the operating system for its stability, reliability and rapid development.

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