Xandros and Paragon Software Shatter Last File Barrier Within a Multi-Platform Framework

1 January 1970

Xandros, the leadingprovider of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows desktop and serverproducts, and Paragon Software Group, the leading provider of innovativesoftware solutions in storage management and data safety, today announcedthat Paragon's "NTFS for Linux" is shipping with the upcoming Xandrosdesktop release. The technology shatters the last barrier to transparentfile sharing within a multi-platform framework. Xandros users will now beable to edit and save their music, photos and documents to shared folderson any Windows or Mac PC.

"Xandros users could always view files on Windows machines and copy them toXandros, and with the integrated Paragon file system technology, they cannow edit and save to Windows as well in a completely transparent fashion,"said Andreas Typaldos, Xandros CEO. "This makes Xandros the first Linuxdistribution to allow true coexistence between the Windows and Linux, whichis huge in practical terms when you're collaborating in a typical mixedenvironment. For example, a user can upgrade a PC from Windows XP toXandros instead of the expensive Vista and continue to read and write fileson the existing Windows partition as before."

"Xandros has always been the leader in providing seamless compatibilitybetween Windows and Linux, and we are delighted to contribute to the firstdesktop solution bridging the file gap between the two systems," saidKonstantin Komarov, CEO of Paragon Software Group. "We are especiallypleased to see our technology being put to use in the home computer space,where many households are experimenting with Linux on their second or thirdmachine."

Features, pricing, and availability of the new line of Xandros Desktops,designed to enhance the consumer's digital life, will be announced shortly.The Paragon "NTFS for Linux" facility will be included with the fullyfeatured version of the new Xandros Desktop and will be available for othereditions through the Xandros Networks update service and store. For futureproduct and purchase details, please visit www.xandros.com.

About Paragon Software Group

Paragon Software Group (PSG) is a German based company founded in 1994,with offices in USA, Germany, and Russia. Paragon Software Group is alsoactive in Asian markets. PSG's products and services include SystemTechnology (storage management and data safety), Smart Handheld Devices(dictionaries, games, utilities and handwriting recognition for SHD),Epocware (software for Symbian platform), Intelware (internet relatedsoftware development). For additional information please contact us at www.paragon-software.com.

About Xandros

Founded in 2001 with headquarters in New York, offices in Frankfurt andMumbai, and research and development facilities in Ottawa, Xandros, Inc. isthe leading provider of easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows. ItsDebian-based products range from standalone consumer desktops to end-to-endenterprise desktop, server, and management solutions featuring workflowautomation and centralized, remote administration. Xandros pioneered lowcost, graphical operating systems that leverage existing skill sets andprovide seamless compatibility with Microsoft Windows programs andnetworks. For more information, please visit www.xandros.com.

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