PassMark Launches BurnInTest For Linux 2.0, The Latest Trailblazer in PC Stress-Testing
SYDNEY, Aus. - November 21, 2008 – PassMark® Software today announced the launch of BurnInTest Linux 2.0, the latest edition of their popular stress-test software developed exclusively for Linux-based operating systems.
As the leading solution for identifying and assessing potential defects in systems, BurnInTest works by simultaneously testing hardware subsystems and simulating peak load / stress conditions. This quality assurance process ensures that users can have confidence in a system before it is relied upon for business or personal use.
“In today’s fast-paced world, businesses in particular are quickly recognizing the value of risk management for systems reliability and stability," observes David Wren, Managing Director of PassMark Software, “The failure of components or systems can be catastrophic for any corporation, resulting in loss of data as well as significant loss of productivity during downtime as vital systems are replaced or repaired."
The explosive growth of web-based services has fuelled the popularity of various Linux-driven systems as web and mail servers. "For many web-based businesses, maintaining system uptime is optimal for success." David Wren adds, “More than ever, BurnInTest for Linux is depended on by businesses and enthusiasts alike for ensuring their systems experience as little downtime as possible."
BurnInTest for Linux 2.0 focuses on compatibility and flexibility, providing users with countless new improvements. “One of many significant new features in 2.0 is the addition of USB port testing," remarks Tim Rowling, Senior Software Engineer of PassMark Software, “In modern PCs, the increasing reliance on USB ports for access to keyboards, mice, external hard drives and other external devices gives rise to the need to ensure the integrity of all USB ports in a system."
BurnInTest users will appreciate the inclusion of scripting support and additional command-line parameters, making integration of BurnInTest for Linux 2.0 into existing test procedures for test automation a breeze. Inspired by user feedback, BurnInTest for Linux 2.0 now supports testing for unpartitioned hard disks and memory sticks – which will assist hardware vendors to offer ‘clean’, reliability-guaranteed systems to their customers. The network test has also had a major upgrade, and is now able to drive network traffic over each available network card in the system which will save time and increase productivity for all users.
Existing customers of BurnInTest for Linux will receive a complimentary upgrade to 2.0 in appreciation for their continued support and feedback. This free upgrade is available through the upgrades page on PassMark Software's official website.
The PassMark Software BurnInTest product range remains the premier hardware stress-testing solution for hardware reliability, endurance and stability. Since its launch approximately ten years ago, tens of thousands of copies of BurnInTest have been sold to businesses and customers worldwide. Competitively priced from $24USD to $49USD, copies may be purchased from the PassMark Software online store, with generous volume discounts applying for multiple license purchases.
About PassMark Software Pty Ltd
PassMark® Software Pty Ltd is the leading authority in software and hardware performance benchmarking and testing. It specializes in the development of high quality stress testing and performance benchmarking solutions as well as providing expert independent IT consultancy services to clients ranging from government organizations to major IT heavyweights.
Since its inception in 1998, PassMark Software has developed a comprehensive range of PC benchmark and diagnostic solutions used worldwide by hundreds of thousands of users. PassMark Software has experienced consistent annual sales growth since the release of its first Windows benchmarking product in early 1999.
For more information about or screenshots of BurnInTest for Linux, please visit the BurnInTest for Linux page.
For more information about PassMark Software and its software range, please visit: http://www.passmark.com.
Media contact
David Wren
Managing Director, PassMark Software
Surry Hills, NSW, Australia
