Linux Networx and MSC.Software Partner to Deliver Validated Cluster System Solutions for Virtual Product Development

Linux Networx and MSC.Software Partner to Deliver Validated Cluster System
Solutions for Virtual Product Development 


SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 19  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Linux Networx announced today
a partnership with MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global provider of virtual
product development (VPD) products including simulation software and services,
to provide manufacturers an integrated software and cluster computing system for
computer-aided engineering (CAE) and VPD.

The combined MSC.Software and Linux Networx system will help organizations
quickly visualize and test virtual product designs to significantly improve
concept development, testing, and production activities.  The testing and
optimization of the joint solution was performed at the Linux Networx Solutions
Center, an education and validation resource for customers and partners to
explore the latest cluster technology.  The Evolocity(TM) cluster used at the
Solutions Center was recently ranked 266th on the Top 500 list (
http://www.top500.org/ ).

Delivering complete and validated systems with leading independent software
vendors (ISVs), like MSC.Software, is a key Linux Networx strategy. Under the
terms of the agreement, Linux Networx will address all systems-level design,
testing, validation, delivery and support of the cluster-computing hardware,
while MSC.Software will address all software applications, installation,
optimization and support.

The current cluster systems offering encompasses a number of MSC.Software
applications including MSC.Nastran, MSC.Marc and MSC.Dytran to ensure optimum
performance on Linux Networx's Evolocity systems.  MSC.Software can also assist
with installation and optimization of other CAE applications including LS-Dyna
for crash and high-speed interaction analysis and FLUENT(R) for computational
fluid dynamics.

"Though MSC.Software no longer sells systems and hardware directly, we are
committed to continuing our work in the high performance computing area by
partnering with other vendors who can provide a value-added solution like Linux
Networx," said Rick Murphy, senior vice president at MSC.Software. "This
combined solution from Linux Networx and MSC.Software is an excellent addition
to our high performance computing offering and we are confident that it will
increase the efficiency of our customers' product development process."

Linux clustering is a method of linking multiple computers together to form a
unified and more powerful system.  The Evolocity cluster, pre- integrated with
MSC.Software products, includes Linux Networx Evolocity compute nodes, and
Clusterworx(R) and ICE Box(TM) to simplify cluster management.

"This partnership represents an important strategy at Linux Networx to deliver
cluster systems to customers that are ready-to-run key applications as soon as
they are delivered," said Dick Linville, vice president of marketing and
business development at Linux Networx.  "By combining proven Linux Networx
cluster systems with industry-leading CAE software, customers are able to hit
the ground running and deliver fast, accurate results."

For more information about the Linux Networx and MSC.Software cluster solution
and other complete ISV-enabled systems, visit:
http://www.linuxnetworx.com/partner/partners.php?partner=solution

About MSC.Software Corporation

MSC.Software (NYSE:MNS) is the leading global provider of simulation software
and services that helps companies make money, save time and reduce costs
associated with designing and testing manufactured products. MSC.Software works
with thousands of companies in hundreds of industries to develop better products
faster by utilizing information technology, software, services and systems. 
MSC.Software employs more than 1400 people in 23 countries.  For additional
information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit
http://www.mscsoftware.com/ .

About Linux Networx

Linux Networx provides proven technology, expertise, and services to
organizations demanding powerful cluster computing systems.  Companies involved
in life science research, oil and gas exploration, engineering design, visual
effects, and other research fields trust Linux Networx to build productive and
reliable cluster systems.  Linux Networx provides to customers innovative
Evolocity(R) hardware, award-winning ICE(TM) cluster management tools and
Certified Cluster Services.  Linux Networx designed and delivered the world's
fastest Linux supercomputer.  For more information about Linux Networx and its
complete line of proven solutions, visit http://www.linuxnetworx.com/ . 

DATASOURCE: Linux Networx; MSC.Software Corp.



CONTACT:  Brad Rutledge of Linux Networx, [phone],

; or Todd Evans of MSC.Software, [phone],





Web site:  http://www.mscsoftware.com/ 

Web site:  http://www.top500.org/ 

Web site:  http://www.linuxnetworx.com/ 

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