Sandy, UTAH — Linux NetworX Inc., a recently-formed provider of large-scale clustered computer solutions for Internet, industry and research fields, named Stephen Hill vice president of business development. As an attorney in Salt Lake City, Hill acted as one of the lead council for Utah-based Caldera Systems, Inc. in its antitrust lawsuit win over Microsoft Corp.

“Linux NetworX needed someone with a solid understanding of today's high-technology market to lead business development – Stephen not only knows the industry, but has valuable experience to back it up,” said Glen Lowry president and CEO of Linux NetworX. “Stephen is an example of the high-caliber talent that Linux NetworX is compiling for its upper management.”

In the coming months, Linux NetworX will continue hiring additional team members like Hill to boost the company's knowledge and expertise as it gathers investment funding and forms strategic business partnerships.

“Stephen's high-technology experience and his understanding of the role Linux is playing in the marketplace will be extremely valuable to Linux NetworX,” said Bryan Sparks, CEO of Lineo, Inc. Sparks is well-known in the Linux community as the CEO of Lineo, Inc. the leading developer of embedded Linux system software.

As vice president of business development, Hill will manage future company growth and legal affairs for Linux NetworX. His primary focus will involve helping the company develop business partnerships and to gather investment funding. As a former attorney at Snow, Christensen and Martineau in Salt Lake City, Hill focused on the high-technology industry for more than 10 of his 23-years with the law firm. Hill was instrumental in negotiating Caldera's successful settlement with Microsoft.

About Linux NetworX (www.linuxnetworx.com)

A wholly owned subsidiary of Alta Technology Corporation, Linux NetworX uses the Linux operating system to create a cost-effective alternative to the “super computer.” With the use of cluster computer technology, a method of linking multiple computers through high-speed networks to form a single system, Linux NetworX provides solutions for companies with high-computing needs, including Internet servers, research, industry, government and other technological fields. Linux NetworX offers products with extremely high availability, or uptime, that can easily grow with customer needs.

 
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