TurboLinux Ships OS Tuned for Oracle8i Database

TurboLinux Inc, the high-performance Linux company, announced the general availability of TurboLinux DataServer Optimized for Oracle8i. TurboLinux DataServer Optimized for Oracle8i, fully tested and supported by TurboLinux and Oracle to ensure a stable and reliable database, is engineered as a database server for work groups and as a database application deployment platform.

"TurboLinux is dedicated to delivering superior enterprise solutions built around Oracle's industry-leading database and application offerings," said T. Paul Thomas, president and CEO of TurboLinux. "By developing Linux solutions optimized for Oracle8i, TurboLinux offers customers a secure, stable and scalable platform for developing and deploying mission-critical applications."

"The developer community is increasingly looking to Linux as the operating system of choice," said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Intel Division, Oracle. "The TurboLinux DataServer Optimized for Oracle8i is a demonstration of the commitment both Oracle and TurboLinux have to making Linux an enterprise class operating system."

Oracle8i enables organizations to provide superior service to the clientbase while streamlining internal processes. Solutions based on Oracle8i provide consistent enterprise-wide financial controls and business rules; deliver sophisticated data and engineering controls; and serve as a stable, scalable platform designed for exponential growth.

TurboLinux DataServer for Oracle8i delivers affordable and reliable e-business infrastructure for business-to-business providers with expanding computing requirements. This e-business solution is ideal for dot-coms, small and medium-sized companies and work groups within large companies.

The TurboLinux operating system has been optimized to boost performance of Oracle 8i with features such as 4GB RAM addressable space, support for raw I/O devices, an integrated JAVA Runtime Environment and MetroLink Motif 2.1.

Pricing and Availability

The price of the TurboLinux DataServer Optimized for Oracle8i is $2500 and is available through select resellers worldwide or by calling 650-228-5000. It includes 60 days of installation support via telephone or the Web from TurboLinux.

System Requirements

• Intel x86 architecture CPU and above, including Intel, AMD and Cyrix models.
• VGA-compatible display adapter.
• 128MB RAM (256MB recommended).
• 1GB hard-disk space (SCSI recommended).
• CD-ROM drive
• Network adapter
• TCP/IP network

About TurboLinux Inc

Founded in 1992, TurboLinux is a market leader in Linux software clustering solutions and Linux internationalization, with investment backing from more than 20 global computer companies, including Compaq, Dell, Intel, NEC, Novell, NTT and Oracle. Headquartered near San Francisco with offices around the world, TurboLinux solutions are supported globally by Compaq, Hewlett-Packard and IBM. The company's home page is located on the Internet at www.turbolinux.com, in Japanese at www.turbolinux.co.jp and in Chinese at www.turbolinux.com.cn.

Contact TurboLinux, Jacob Webb, 650-228-5139, jwebb@turbolinux.com.