Certified Xandros Linux Laptops Target Education, Research, and Development Markets

Xandros Teams with LinuxCertified to Provide Pre-installed Linux Laptops with Full-spectrum Connectivity and Universal File Sharing

(New York, NY and San Jose, CA) February 24, 2004 – Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions, and LinuxCertified, a leading provider of Linux training, products, and services, today announced the release of LinuxCertified Xandros laptops targeting students, educators, researchers and developers. The laptops come with Xandros pre-installed, providing the latest in Microsoft Office compatibility, drag-and-drop CD burning, and optional wireless connectivity to enable seamless data access and file sharing on Windows and Unix networks from any location.

"We are delighted to team up with LinuxCertified to deliver these cutting edge Linux laptop solutions," said Dr. Frederick H. Berenstein, Xandros Chairman and CTO. "Through the combined leadership of our software and hardware engineering teams we’ve crafted turnkey products that combine the Xandros Desktop’s legendary ease of use with the Windows connectivity required in academic and other research settings."

The LinuxCertified Xandros laptops provide a full-spectrum modem, Fast Ethernet, and optional 802.11b wireless networking, high-resolution screens, DVD & CD-R/W, 3-in-1 card readers. They also include a rich set of development tools in a stable, Debian-based environment. "Xandros version 2 has been receiving rave reviews and we are happy to deliver this no-compromise laptop to budget-conscious students, teachers, and researchers," said Chander Kant, President of LinuxCertified. "These laptops have gone through a rigorous certification process to assure that the Xandros Desktop OS and our hardware work together in perfect harmony."

Available now
The LC2210 Mobile Laptop with 14" XGA TFT LCD and LC2410 Linux Laptop with a 15" XGA TFT LCD are both being offered at the introductory price of USD1399 in North America. Quantity discounts are available. Xandros laptop test details, options, and ordering information can be found at: http://linuxcertified.com/xandros-laptop.html.

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 desktop 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.

About LinuxCertified
The mission of LinuxCertified is to help clients benefit from the security and savings of effectively using Linux and Open Source through Linux training and certification, implementation and development services, and LinuxCertified products providing industry-leading ROI. For more information, please visit www.linuxcertified.com.