Xandros and Element Computer Bring Apple-like Customer Experience to Mobile Linux Computing

Xandros Desktop OS Serves as Foundation for User-friendly ION Linux Laptop

NEW YORK, May 11 , 2004 – Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions, today announced that the Xandros Desktop operating system (OS) serves as the core framework for the new line of ION laptops from Element Computer. Element customized the Xandros Desktop OS with their ION Parchment icon theme, the new Mozilla Firefox browser, and “Unbreakable Upgrade” support to bring an Apple-like customer experience and Windows compatibility to mobile Linux computing.

“After testing, trying, and working with the top Linux products, it became clear that the only way to give our customers the Apple-like experience we required was to base ION on the Xandros Desktop OS framework,” stated Mike Hjorleiffsson, President of Element Computer. “Xandros is unique when it comes to network integration and usability features that support Element Computer’s ‘No Windows Policy’.”

“We are delighted to team up with Element Computer to serve as the foundation for their mobile computer solutions,” said Dr. Frederick H. Berenstein, Xandros Chairman and CTO. “The new ION laptops will become the standard by which others are judged.”

Xandros provides a complete spectrum of innovative Linux desktop solutions for everyone from home and small business users, all the way up to major enterprise deployments. Xandros products are distinguished by their strong user focus, elegant graphical interfaces, best-of-breed applications, and robust integration with Microsoft Windows and other legacy solutions.

For detailed specifications and pricing of the new ION mobile laptops, visit the Element Computer web site at www.elementcomputer.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 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 Element Computer
Using Internet technology, Linux, and just-in-time inventory methodology, Element Computer is making alternative computing possible by offering competitively priced computers pre-installed with the ION® Linux OS. Element is committed to giving users a high-quality OEM experience that they have come to expect from all-Windows PC vendors, but with a No Windows Policy that eliminates any and all payments to Microsoft for pre-installed software from the factory. Element encourages users to visit the Element Factory online at http://www.elementcomputer.com to see the exciting world of alternative computing.

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