Xandros Ramps Up Performance With Release of 64-bit Xandros Server2 June 2006
Xandros, the leading provider of easy-to-useLinux alternatives to Windows desktop and server products, today announcedthat the XandrosServer now supports high-performance computing utilizing 64-bitprocessors from Intel and AMD. Support for Intel® EM64T and AMD64®processors will be provided to Xandros customers at no additional charge.
"The Xandros 64-bit server provides businesses with extensive room forgrowth by supporting powerful database systems and the option of moresimultaneous users on each server. SMBs and enterprises can now enjoyhigh-performance computing in an easy to manage package at an affordableprice," said Andreas Typaldos, Xandros CEO. "We want to offer SMBs the samechoices as big enterprises. For our customers, upgrading from 32 bit to 64bit does not mean they have to switch to another type of server solution.They now have the option of upgrading with Xandros at no additional cost."
Xandros Server is the first Linux server to provide a powerful platform forenterprise administrators and SMBs that have little or no Linux experience.Built on top of Debian Linux, it provides Managed Community architecture with workflow automation thattakes the guesswork and complexity out of server configuration tasks.Xandros Server presents a simplified, centralized approach to remotelyadministering users and services through the all-graphical Xandros Management Console (xMC). It is compatible with any existingWindows domain and networking infrastructure, offering aplug-and-play replacement to costly Windows servers.
"With 64-bit CPUs becoming ubiquitous on virtually all server platforms, wefeel it is extremely important that our SMB customers enjoy the 64-bit CPUbenefits out of the box without paying anything extra. The 64-bit and32-bit versions of Xandros Server are completely interoperable and canco-exist in the same Managed Community," said Ming Poon, Xandros VP ofProduct Development. "We went through extensive interoperability testing tomake sure that the 64-bit version of xMC can be used to manage the 32-bitXandros Server and vice versa, to offer complete care-free administration,regardless of the administrator's workstation CPU."
Pricing and Availability
The award-winning Xandros Server complements the company's award-winningdesktop, software deployment, and management software to complete a fullend-to-end product line. Xandros Server 1.0 Standard Edition 64-bit isavailable for purchase and download from www.xandros.com and resellersworldwide at a suggested retail price of USD 449.99 (plus tax) or 449 EUR(including VAT). For complete product and purchase details, please visitwww.xandros.com.
About Xandros
Founded in 2001 with headquarters in New York, offices in Frankfurt andMumbai, and research and development facilities in Ottawa, Xandros, Inc. isthe leading provider of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows. ItsDebian-based products range from standalone consumer desktops to end-to-endenterprise desktop, server, and management solutions featuring workflowautomation and centralized, remote administration. Xandros pioneered lowcost, graphical operating systems that leverage existing skill sets andprovide seamless compatibility with Microsoft Windows programs andnetworks. For more information, please visit www.xandros.com.
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