Xandros to Launch Xandros Surfside Linux

Market Wire, February, 2005

LinuxWorldExpo -- Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions, today announced the preview of Xandros SurfSide Linux at the Boston LinuxWorld Expo. The new desktop product is loaded with free Skype-to-Skype calling worldwide and a Plantronics USB headset combo, "ready to plug in and call." SurfSide further offers a complete Internet experience with Firefox web browsing, Thunderbird e-mailing, and a host of security features such as Xandros Antivirus, the Xandros Firewall Wizard, encrypted home folders, and secure access to virtual private networks.

"Going on-line has deteriorated due to the frustration of dealing with viruses, spam, spyware, and pop-up ads. Xandros' SurfSide Linux reclaims the joy and excitement of using the net, connecting with friends, and having instant information at your fingertips," said Andreas Typaldos, Xandros CEO. "Best of all, the box comes with a Plantronics headset that you simply plug into your USB port; then you can call your Skype contacts anywhere in the world for free."

Complete Desktop Linux

Xandros SurfSide Linux is a secure, complete, and easy-to-use operating system that can be installed either standalone or alongside Windows to create a dual-boot machine. Outstanding features:

--  Drag-and-drop DVD burning
--  Seamless file and print sharing on Windows networks
--  OpenOffice.org office suite
--  Automatic alerts to software updates
--  Access to one of the largest inventories of free Linux software
--  Free Skype-to-Skype worldwide calling
--  Plantronics .Audio 50 - USB headset combo
--  Firefox web browsing
--  Thunderbird e-mail client
    

The Carefree Internet Choice

Xandros SurfSide Linux provides a carefree Internet experience:

--  Xandros Firewall Wizard to prevent unauthorized access
--  Xandros Antivirus to scan your files and quarantine malicious
    intruders
--  Encrypted home folder option to shield your personal files from prying
    eyes
--  Encrypted phone calls with Skype so that nobody can listen in on your
    internet calls
--  Secure access to your school or business PPTP virtual private network
    (VPN)
--  Immunity from most attacks, since most spyware and viruses exploit the
    vulnerabilities of Windows-based computers
    

General Availability

A preview version of Xandros SurfSide Linux will be on display at Xandros booth # 914 during the LinuxWorld Expo, February 15-17, in Boston's Hynes Convention Center. The boxed product will be available for purchase in retail stores and from the Xandros web site in early March, 2005. Xandros SurfSide Linux carries a suggested retail price of USD $99.95. As a special limited-time offer, it will include a bonus voucher for up to 120 minutes of free SkypeOut calling to any phone number in the world. For complete product details, please visit www.xandros.com.

About Xandros

Founded in 2001 with headquarters in New York and research and development facilities in Ottawa, Xandros, Inc. is the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions targeting home and enterprise markets. Xandros pioneered a low-cost alternative operating system that provides seamless compatibility with Microsoft Windows programs and networks. For more information please visit www.xandros.com

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