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Lahey Computer Systems, Inc., specializing in the design and production of Fortran language systems and development tools, has partnered with PathScale, Inc. to port the PathScale EKOPath Compiler Suite to the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. "With the upcoming x64 Editions of Windows Server 2003, Lahey considered a number of potential compiler partners; PathScale was the clear winner," said Bill Lassaline, president at Lahey. "PathScale compilers continually out-perform competitive compilers and we expect similar results with the 64-bit Windows compiler suite." PathScale is recognized by many respected researchers, scientists and engineers as the compiler of choice to achieve the highest performance from their 64-bit Linux systems. The PathScale EKOPath Compiler Suite includes C, C++, and Fortran 95 compilers for AMD Opteron processors and Intel Xeon processors. The PathScale EKOPath Compiler Suite is based on stable, mature technology originally developed by SGI. The optimization infrastructure of this compiler technology is generally considered one of the most advanced in the industry. "Lahey is a well-established compiler company with a great reputation. We believe our collaboration will significantly benefit the market for the x64 Editions of Windows Server 2003," said Scott Metcalf, president and CEO of PathScale. "Organizations have a significant investment in code, and the combination of Lahey's expertise and PathScale's technology will enhance the value of their applications as companies move forward to 64-bit computing." "We are excited that Lahey and PathScale have partnered to provide 64-bit compilers for the Windows Server 2003 platform," said Greg Rankich, senior product manager, Microsoft Windows Server division. "With the future release of the Windows Server 2003, Compute Cluster Edition, high performance computing will become more affordable and available to a broader range of organizations and businesses." "Lahey and PathScale are creating leading compiler technology to enhance the functionality of AMD64 applications, and this is excellent news for enterprises," said Pat Patla, director, Server/Workstation Business, AMD's Microprocessor Business Unit, CPG. "As compiler technology continues to improve and AMD64-optimized applications become more readily available, the AMD Opteron™ processor with Direct Connect Architecture will continue to gain momentum in markets from scientific to IT infrastructure." Background: Now in its 37th year, Lahey Computer Systems, Inc. is an international leader in high-quality Fortran-language programming tools. Lahey's 32-bit products include LF Fortran for .NET, LF Fortran for Windows, and LF95 Fortran for Linux. For additional information, please visit www.lahey.com, send email to sales@lahey.com, or telephone 1-775-831-2500. Based in Sunnyvale, California, PathScale develops innovative technologies that substantially increase the performance and efficiency of Linux clusters, the next significant wave in high-end computing. Applications that benefit from PathScale's technologies include seismic processing, complex physical modeling, EDA simulation, molecular modeling, medical research and biosciences, microeconomics, computational chemistry, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, weather modeling, rendering, resource optimization, decision support and data mining. The company has developed the industry's highest performing C, C++, and Fortran 95 compilers for 64-bit AMD Opteron processor Linux-based computer systems. PathScale's investors include Adams Street Partners, Charles River Ventures, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, CMEA Ventures, ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures and the Dow Employees Pension Plan. For more details, visit www.pathscale.com, send email to sales@pathscale.com or telephone 1-408-746-9100.