xDMS Xandros Desktop Management Server in Enterprise Testing

Xandros to Deliver Mass Deployment Tool for Linux Desktops

NEW YORK, April 26, 2004– Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions, today announced enterprise trials of xDMS (Xandros Desktop Management Server). xDMS offers powerful remote management capabilities, permitting enterprises with thousands of users to deploy, configure, and update an extensive network of Linux desktops without the need to retain or train an expensive staff of networking experts. Part of a new line of Xandros business solutions designed to meet the demanding needs of enterprise customers, xDMS provides an intuitive graphical interface that completely eliminates command-line complexities. The final product is slated for release in September of this year.

"The same pioneering ease that we brought to the Linux desktop has now been applied to enterprise deployment," said Dr. Frederick H. Berenstein, Xandros Chairman and CTO. "xDMS is the perfect complement to our Xandros Business Desktop OS, released earlier this year, and will accelerate its gaining momentum in corporations, schools, and governments. Enterprises now have a total desktop solution that goes toe-to-toe with Windows’ features and ease of use at a fraction of the cost. We have worked closely with our clients in perfecting our xDMS technology."

100% Graphical – Goodbye Command-line
The point-and-click graphical tools in xDMS enable departmental desktop administrators to perform sophisticated tasks that formerly required the retention of Linux networking experts:

• Set up software repositories from multiple sources
  
• Manage software inventories from the xDMS console
  
• Establish managed groups of networked PCs
  
• Create custom configurations according to departmental needs
  
• Take snapshots of "golden PC" configurations
  
• Perform remote, unattended OS installs and updates
  
• Schedule remote program execution
  
• View task schedules and the progress of running tasks
  
• Manage and change system configurations from a central location

xDMS is built to the highest standards for corporate security. The xDMS Repository Builder is kept behind a corporate firewall, not on a remote server, and SSL encryption is employed for all transmissions over the local network. xDMS facilitates the phased rollout of the Xandros Desktop OS which provides a seamless transition from proprietary to open solutions.

Enterprise IT managers seeking to test xDMS can go to xandros.com/xdms-beta to answer the questionnaire describing their existing environment and reasons for potential deployment. Xandros is looking to test xDMS for a diversity of user requirements in corporate, educational, and governmental settings. A minimum of 50 networked nodes is required.

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.