GIGABYTE Technology, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, VGA cards and other computing hardware solutions, introduces a range of Linux-ready Intel^® chipset motherboards, which meet the demands of the fast growing market for Linux-based PCs.

"Today we are seeing a lot exciting innovation coming from the Linux community, which translates into better benefits for end users and greater business opportunities for Linux-based PCs and small-footprint, boa web servers," said David Chiang, General Manager of Channel Business at GIGABYTE. "To meet the increasing demand for Linux-based solutions for consumer, government and educational use, GIGABYTE is proud to deliver a powerful platform that allows users take advantage of the benefits of the Linux OS straight out-of-the-box, as the motherboard's integrated peripheral device drivers are all officially available and validated."

"We are providing our customers with PC platforms that offer optimal choice for their computing needs," said Frank Ehrig, Marketing Director Intel^® Channel Platform Solutions Group. "These new offerings from GIGABYTE give users the freedom to choose the computing platform and software solution that best satisfies their business requirements."

Other Linux-ready motherboards from GIGABYTE will be available in November.