Sun To Introduce Galaxy Servers

Today, Sun Microsystems is expected to introduce its new line of 64-bit network servers, which are code-named Galaxy, and use dual-core Opteron processors from AMD. Sun is counting on this new line of servers to solidify its place in the market, a market that Sun vice president of global information systems strategy, Larry Singer estimates is worth about $17.5 billion. "We're entering a new marketplace and will grow very fast," said Singer. "We will be the lead player." The servers to be unveiled include the Sun Fire X2100, X4100, and X4200. They are partly an effort to take business away from HP and Dell in the financial industry Murdok. Visit Murdok for the