Caldera Systems Ships First Linux Desktop Product for the Internet — OpenLinux eDeskTop 2.4

Business Wire, March 28, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

OREM, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2000

eDesktop Ships With Citrix ICA Client, Moneydance

Personal Finance Manager, Webmin Remote Browser-based Utility,

Pre-configured ISP Access Numbers,

Key Internet Browsers and Plug-ins

Caldera Systems Inc., (NASDAQ: CALD) the "Linux for eBusiness" leader today announced the shipping of OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4.

It ships with the Citrix ICA client and is the first Linux high performance desktop platform -- and the only Linux product -- providing instant Internet access through preconfigured, preinstalled browser plug-ins and ISP phone numbers. OpenLinux eDesktop seamlessly bridges the gap between the LAN and the Internet as both an Internet and network client.

"What we want to do with OpenLinux eDesktop is provide high-performance Linux desktop software optimized for the Internet," said Ransom Love, president and chief executive officer of Caldera Systems Inc.

"eDesktop is a full-featured Internet and network client that gives users access to remote, Internet and network applications. The installation of preconfigured Linux software is even faster and easier than before and we believe it's the most manageable Linux desktop solution on the market."

OpenLinux eDesktop includes Webmin -- a solution that allows administrators to manage software and configuration from across the aisle or around the world via a Web browser. Webmin increases IS productivity by providing a single tool to manage a variety of machines. eDesktop also includes the third generation of Lizard, Caldera's installation Wizard.

"eDesktop 2.4 is the single easiest Linux product to install," said David McAllister, former technology director for SGI and current Maxspeed CTO. "I've installed at least six distributions and this is the first one that detected every device connected to my laptop."

OpenLinux eDesktop not only allows users to access the applications they want -- it allows users to create applications. The most recent Java Development Kit from Sun -- JDK 1.2.2 is included in eDesktop.

Java is the predominant language used in Internet applications. eDesktop also includes Omnis Studio, a visual rapid application development package that allows developers to create applications in a component-based environment.

"Omnis collaborates with Caldera for the simple reason that they have the best articulated business model and eDesktop is the perfect product for us," said Jim Dorst, COO of Omnis Technology Corp. "We bring our business application base to the channel . . . and they deliver."

OpenLinux eDesktop Features

-- First Linux Desktop Product to preconfigure key browser

plug-ins/players such as Real Networks RealPlayer, Macromedia

Flash, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

-- ISP setup includes local access numbers for major ISPs.

-- Citrix ICA client to get access to MS Windows, Unix, and DOS

applications web-enabled by Citrix Metaframe and WinFrame

technologies.

-- Webmin browser-based, remote administration utility

-- Automatic mounting of the MS Windows file system when

OpenLinux eDesktop is installed in a dual-boot configuration

thus allowing users access to all their MS Windows-based

files.

-- Includes several software development tools: kdevelop, jikes,

Netscape plug-in SDK, Omnis Studio (trial version), Sun Java

JDK, Sun Java JVM, Perl, Python, Symbolic debuggers, C & C

compilers, and Caldera self-hosting build environment.

-- Includes automount/autorun CD-ROM capabilities to make viewing

files and/or installing software from a CD-ROM easier than

ever.

-- Large number of additional Type 1 and TrueType fonts.

-- Security enhancements

Third Party Applications

-- Citrix ICA Client

-- Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0

-- Moneydance personal finance management

-- Macromedia Flash 4.0

-- Real Networks RealPlayer 5.0

-- NetWare Client

-- Netscape 4.7 (128-bit encryption support)

-- Cameleo Light

-- Compupic (trial version)

-- Merlin Software Technologies PerfectBackup (trial version)

-- EST BRU Backup software (trial version)

-- Applixware 4.4.2 (trial version)

-- Omnis Studio 2.4 (trial version)

OpenLinux -- the Complete Linux for eBusiness Strategy

OpenLinux eDesktop is the second product in Caldera's Linux for eBusiness product line that targets businesses needing secure, stable, low-cost mission-critical Linux solutions. Caldera's strategy provides Linux for eBusiness solutions that scale from the small-to-medium size business all the way up to the enterprise.

OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 is based on Open Standards technology and the Linux 2.2.14 kernel, enabling existing business processes to be re-engineered for the Internet across all supported hardware platforms and database systems. OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 contains the glibc 2.2.2-3 and libc 5-1.0-2 libraries and includes the award-winning Linux Wizard (Lizard) with point-and-click graphical remote install.

System Integration

OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 includes remote management capabilities and integrates into existing systems. Inclusion of the DHCP client enables interaction with corporate LANs without requiring UNIX knowledge or experience. EDesktop 2.4 has vastly increased the auto detection of hardware upon installation including sound, video, LAN cards, printers and modems.