Turbolinux to Launch FUJI OS Worldwide; FUJI Desktop Linux Operating System Features Enhanced Windows Compatibility and Two Convenient Plug-Ins

Business Wire, May 30, 2006

TOKYO -- Turbolinux, Inc., a global leader of Linux-based solutions, today announced the international sales release of Turbolinux FUJI Version 11 (FUJI). Designed for optimum desktop and laptop computer performance, Turbolinux's FUJI operating system platform features several tools to facilitate the migration from Windows, including OpenOffice.org, Microsoft Office compatible software, Active Directory Authentication, file sharing, and other communications tools. Beginning today, U.S. customers can purchase the FUJI OS for $39.

Moreover, FUJI is also compatible with the innovative PowerDVD player that grants legitimate commercial DVD access to FUJI users, and the easy-to-use migration tool, Progression Desktop for Linux, that allows FUJI users to transfer files and settings from Windows to Linux systems. (For more information about PowerDVD and Progression Desktop, respectively, visit www.turbolinux.com/company/news/2004/040722.html and www.versora.com/support/release.php?id_num=63)

"FUJI offers an exceptional hybrid operating system that will increase Linux use in global markets and diverse industries," said Koichi Yano, president and CEO of Turbolinux, Inc. "And, we continue to aggressively pursue partnerships for FUJI preinstallation and bundling ventures."

The FUJI OS platform follows Turbolinux 10 Desktop (10D), a core Turbolinux desktop product released in October 2003, which spent 52 weeks as a top category seller of Linux operating systems. Initially deployed in the Japanese Linux market, the versatile FUJI system augments the Windows compatibility features first introduced in 10D, and offers a desktop computing environment with optimized applications, as well as outstanding safety and stability. According to BCN survey results from the last two quarters of 2005, Turbolinux is the primary distributor of Linux desktop operating systems with a 90% market share.

FUJI is also capable of continuous upgrades via special plug-ins. This allows Linux users to purchase the core OS and subsequently create personalized setups adding plug-ins that support individual user requirements. Plug-in purchase will be available shortly and, in conjunction with the FUJI OS release, Turbolinux will offer two useful third party plug-ins: PowerDVD for Linux, produced by CyberLink Corporation, and Progression Desktop for Linux, produced by Versora. PowerDVD can be purchased soon via TurboPlus, a new package management tool from Turbolinux.

For Progression Desktop, the Windows segment can be downloaded for free from www.turbolinux.co.jp/FUJI/ProgressionDesktop/Progression_ Desktop-1.2.4-Windows.zip. (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) The Linux component for Progression Desktop can be purchased soon via TurboPlus. Further, more than 100 additional free plug-ins are also currently available.

Highlights of Turbolinux FUJI Version 11

Windows Compatibility

MS Office files created in Windows can now be easily opened and edited with OpenOffice.org within the FUJI OS. The FUJI platform augments three aspects of Windows compatibility: Windows operation compatibility, Windows file compatibility, and Windows system compatibility.

More Key Features

Additional components of the FUJI OS designed to maximize performance in a hybrid computing environment include: expanded "Control Center" features; wireless LAN capacity; automatic updates for security patches; enhanced broadband features, including Windows Media Playback and Flash Player; and development tools such as JAVA and several other state-of-the-art functions for personal and business users.

Turbolinux remains in the forefront of the Linux operating environment by focusing on the greatest advantages of Linux -- "low cost and high performance" -- and, by passing those advantages on to consumers in Asia and worldwide. For more information on Turbolinux, visit www.turbolinux.com.

About Turbolinux, Inc.

Turbolinux develops and sells the leading Linux distribution in the Asia-Pacific region. The operating system is optimized to run on a wide range of hardware platforms, including Intel-based servers and IBM mainframes. Turbolinux, with headquarters in Japan, plays a major role in developing Linux systems for the Japanese and Asian market, including Japanese and Chinese language "double-byte" text support. More than half of Turbolinux's staff is dedicated to Linux engineering development and support, providing expert support and custom application development services that go beyond Japanese localization issues. Turbolinux works extensively with standards bodies and partners to ensure certification and software compatibility in all business environments. For more information, please visit www.turbolinux.com.

Turbolinux is a trademark of Turbolinux, Inc. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.