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PALO ALTO, CA -- Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) today expanded its range of Linux-based solutions with new systems, software and services for business and telecommunications customers and network equipment providers. The company introduced new offerings in its services portfolio for Linux, a pay-per-use utility pricing program for Linux service providers, the availability of Linux-based carrier-grade servers and a developer's platform for HP Opencall software. These announcements further solidify HP's leadership position in delivering comprehensive Linux solutions and reflect its drive to broaden the value and accelerate the adoption of Linux solutions for businesses and consumers. ``Linux is clearly attracting customers in a variety of markets who are adopting this technology to achieve increased productivity, greater efficiency and lower costs,'' said Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chief executive officer. ``By partnering with the Linux development and open source communities, HP is able to deliver a full set of applications, based on open industry standards, that help customers address real-world business challenges and opportunities.'' Fiorina will deliver the opening keynote address at the LinuxWorld conference on Wednesday, Jan. 30. She will discuss the progress of Linux, showcase Linux solutions that customers are implementing today, and highlight the benefits that HP's pending merger with Compaq are expected to bring to Linux adoption. HP, in collaboration with its partners, provides Linux-based solutions to companies such as Amazon, BMW, Boeing, HSBC's Brazilian bank operations, Nokia, Mexico's Penoles mining company, Speedera, ViaWest and Verizon's India operations. ``HP is working with us to develop and implement a complete Linux solution, including servers, customized software and consulting services, to help us rebuild our branch automation system and seamlessly integrate with our central data center, enabling us to increase time-to-market and better meet our customer needs,'' said Rumi Contractor, chief information officer, HSBC Brazil. ``We chose Linux on HP systems because of HP's support of open standards and the integrated, open source software that gives us flexibility and independence from proprietary platforms, helping reduce our operating costs.'' HP customers and partners will be on hand in HP's booth (No. 723) at LinuxWorld, where the company will demonstrate its Linux solutions and services. Featured products include HP's Linux-based compute clusters, Linux-based workstations, carrier-grade servers, Linux solutions for HP Officejet and inkjet printers, and software manageability offerings including HP Servicecontrol Manager, HP Toptools and HP MC/Serviceguard. The company also will demonstrate the HP Opencall Linux software developer's kit (SDK) and show a prototype smart handheld appliance using HP Chai-LX software. In addition, HP experts will be available to discuss Linux support, education services and consulting services. ``To ensure long-term success, Linux needs to gain wider enterprise adoption and an increased presence in Internet infrastructure,'' said Martin Fink, general manager, HP Linux Systems Operation. ``This is precisely where HP continues to focus its R&D efforts and collaborate with other Linux and open standards leaders.''