Xandros Server is the First LINUX OS to Include RealMedia Encoding and Helix Media Streaming Products

Bundled Media Encoding and Delivery System Delivers Highest Quality Streaming Media to Wired and Wireless Devices

BOSTON, MA (LINUXWORLD) — Xandros, the leading provider of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows, today announced an agreement with RealNetworks, Inc, to add a complete media encoding and delivery system to the forthcoming Xandros Server. The incorporation of RealProducer and Helix Server enables Xandros Server customers to produce and deliver the highest quality streaming audio and video to wired and wireless devices. The new Xandros Server, including Helix media encoding and delivery, is the first LINUX OS to include Helix Server and is showcased at LinuxWorld Boston, April 4-6, 2006.

Whether you are a University delivering distance learning or a corporation delivering Internal and external corporate communications, Audio and Video provides the necessary impact to grab the attention of the viewer and increase the probability of truly delivering the intended message," said Ted Leonard, General Manager, Enterprise RealNetworks, Inc.. "Today, Xandros coupled with Helix media delivery and encoding software, is making streaming technology easily accessible to a broad new audience of system administrators, regardless of Linux experience."

"Xandros Server is a premium product, and we were determined to offer our customers Helix streaming media products and RealAudio and RealVideo. The complete media encoding and delivery system from RealNetworks is a valuable addition to our product offering, and the Xandros Server plug-in architecture enabled Helix Server to be seamlessly integrated into our community of managed services," said Andreas Typaldos, Xandros CEO, and continued "The Xandros Server is our ticket into SMB and larger enterprises, and by building on our desktop reputation and incorporating a revolutionary new server design, this flagship product is going to make a splash in the market."

Media Services for a Range of Organizations
The Xandros Server with Helix provides a powerful new means for Xandros’ customers to communicate with the public as well as a broad range of organizations, including corporations, governments, schools, and non-profits.

Showcased at LinuxWorld Boston
The new Xandros Server, including the RealNetworks media encoding and delivery systems, will be showcased at LinuxWorld Boston, April 4-6, 2006. For complete details on the Xandros Server, 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 provider of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows targeting home and enterprise markets. Xandros pioneered low-cost operating systems with all-graphical desktops, servers, and management tools that provide seamless compatibility with Microsoft Windows programs and networks. For more information, please visit www.xandros.com.

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