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Ibm Works With Va Software To Provide Linux Based Solutions

VA Software Corporation (Nasdaq:LNUX) has announced the integration of SourceForge Enterprise Edition with a broad range of software products from IBM (NYSE:IBM). SourceForge, the leading Development Intelligence application, now integrates with IBM DB2 Universal database, WebSphere Studio Application Developer and Tivoli management software. In addition, SourceForge is optimized to run on IBM eServer xSeries Linux servers.

"We announced our relationship with IBM in August; we've now delivered on integration with IBM software and hardware," said Ali Jenab, president and CEO, VA Software Corporation. "SourceForge is commercially available with support for IBM's software stack, and we are fully engaged with IBM's direct and indirect sales channels on joint sales activities. Application development organizations standardized on IBM products and services can have confidence in SourceForge as a solution that will help them reduce the costs and risks inherent in enterprise software development, while increasing quality and efficiency."

"IBM is committed to working closely with VA Software to provide Linux-based solutions for enterprise customers," said Scott Handy, director, Linux Software Solutions, IBM Corporation. "By supporting a variety of Internet infrastructure software from IBM, including DB2 database software, WebSphere and Tivoli management software, the SourceForge development intelligence application will allow teams developers to create solutions quickly and easily for a wide range of business and industry needs."

SourceForge Integration with IBM Technologies

Key highlights of SourceForge Enterprise Edition 3.2 integration with IBM products include the following:

-- WebSphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD). Developers using WebSphere Studio Application Developer can now access vital project data, code and content managed on SourceForge software directly through their integrated development environment (IDE). By unifying development tools with project information, communications and metrics, SourceForge helps developers -- and development managers -- be more effective on a daily basis.

-- Support for DB2. SourceForge deployment is now faster and easier for IBM customers standardized on DB2, a leading database running on Linux.

-- Tivoli Enterprise Console. IBM customers using Tivoli management software to monitor their server environment, database, and network and application services can now easily monitor the ongoing performance of SourceForge software and perform remote administration across the system.

-- eServer xSeries Linux Servers. SourceForge 3.2 has been validated and optimized for IBM eServer xSeries Linux servers.

About SourceForge Enterprise Edition

SourceForge Enterprise Edition is the Development Intelligence application from VA Software. SourceForge provides a unified development environment for managing code, content and process. This solution integrates tools spanning four key functional areas: application lifecycle management, knowledge management, project management and analytics. The SourceForge Project Management Console, now an integral part of SourceForge Enterprise Edition, provides managers with instant access to real-time information on software project status. Development Intelligence with SourceForge enables organizations to align software development with business goals--from software process improvement to cost containment and risk management.

About VA Software

VA Software (Nasdaq:LNUX), provider of SourceForge Enterprise Edition, is the leader in Development Intelligence. SourceForge is an integrated web-based application that combines software development tools with the ability to track, measure and report on software project activity in real-time. IT and software engineering organizations use SourceForge to manage application development more effectively, improve operational efficiency and build better quality software. Development Intelligence with SourceForge provides the information and infrastructure required to make software development a key driver of competitive advantage. VA Software customers currently using SourceForge include major organizations in financial services, defense and aerospace, manufacturing, communications and government.

For more information, visit http://www.vasoftware.com or call 510/687-6754.