Xandros and Microtel Deliver Linux Desktop Line to Mass-market Retailer

Walmart.com Carries Full Range of Easy-to-use Xandros Linux Desktops

NEW YORK, NY Nov 30, 2004 — Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions, today announced that Wal-Mart’s online store is carrying a full range of Linux desktop computers with the pre-installed Xandros Desktop Operating System (OS). Built by Microtel and available at Walmart.com,* the offerings provide a range of inexpensive home, school, and small office desktop machines loaded with Xandros Desktop Deluxe. The pre-installed computers come with free subscriptions to the Xandros Networks news and update facility which features a huge inventory of open source and commercial software that can be downloaded and installed with a single click.

“Xandros is known for its familiar desktop and clean, well-structured menus that invite even novice users to get right to work. These rock-solid PCs with state-of-the-art hardware and software are among the best values we’ve offered,” said Rich Hindman, Vice President of Microtel Computer Systems. “With Xandros everyone can browse the web, send their e-mail, create papers and presentations, burn CDs with a couple of mouse clicks, and connect to their Windows networks. Best of all Xandros users are freed from constant worries about viruses, spyware, and system crashes.”

“Wal-Mart is the largest company in the world and people simply expect more from a leader,” said Andreas Typaldos, Xandros CEO. “Wal-Mart has a cutting edge understanding of mass-market merchandising and we are delighted to team up with their computer sales. These value-packed Microtel desktops with Xandros pre-installed are perfectly compatible with Windows, without the Windows price tag."

All Xandros offerings at Walmart.com provide a familiar graphical environment featuring best-of-breed software solutions for browsing the web, sending e-mail, downloading photos, and many other computing tasks. The bundled office suite is compatible with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The exclusive Xandros File Manager provides seamless access to Windows network resources and the ultimate in drag-and-drop burning of music and data CDs.

Other outstanding Xandros Desktop OS features include multiple desktops, tabbed web browsing, and the ability to install and run Microsoft Office and a number of other key Windows programs. The deluxe desktop offerings have built-in modems and Ethernet connections. All hardware and software is fully tested and certified by Xandros Labs.

For details on the complete line of Xandros Wal-Mart offerings, please visit www.xandros.com/walmart/

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

About Microtel Computer Systems
Microtel Computer Systems through its built-to-order business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Microtel desktop PCs incorporate the same high-quality brand-name components as other major PC brands and are sold through U.S. retailers, System Integrators, and VARS/VADS. Visit www.microtelinc.com for more information.

*Currently, these offers are limited to Walmart.com online purchases and are not available through Wal-Mart stores.