Xandros Desktop Operating System Version 3 Beta Rolling Out

Diversity of Users to Test New Version 3 Xandros Release

NEW YORK, NY Oct21, 2004 — Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions, today announced its beta test program for the forthcoming version 3.0 of the award-winning Xandros Desktop Operating System (OS). Novice to expert users interested in beta testing the latest enhancements to Xandros desktop technology are invited to apply at the Xandros web site. Xandros will select a beta test team that covers a broad range of user experiences, as well as a diversity of hardware and networking scenarios.

"We are soon entering the final development phase of this exciting new release and our Quality Assurance team is looking for beta testers with all types and levels of experience to put our software to the acid test,” said Ming Poon, Xandros VP for Software Development. "Our Version 3 release will set a new standard for mainstream desktop features and usability, so it’s important that we rigorously test not just with a wide variety of hardware and networking configurations, but with a diversity of users from all walks of life as well.”

Xandros beta programs are conducted to garner insights from potential users and to assure that the forthcoming Xandros product releases meet even the highest standards for stability and ease of use. Xandros Desktop OS 3.0 is slated for release in late 2004.

Interested users can apply at: http://support.xandros.com/beta_applications/xdl30/index.php

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.