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

1 January 1970

Xandros, the leading providerof easy-to-use Linux alternatives to Windows, today announced an agreementwith RealNetworks, Inc, to add a complete media encoding and deliverysystem to the forthcoming Xandros Server. The incorporation ofRealProducer and Helix Server enables Xandros Server customers to produceand deliver the highest quality streaming audio and video to wired andwireless devices. The new Xandros Server, including Helix media encodingand delivery, is the first LINUX OS to include Helix Server and isshowcased at LinuxWorld Boston, April 4-6, 2006.

"Whether you are a University delivering distance learning or a corporationdelivering Internal and external corporate communications, Audio and Videoprovides the necessary impact to grab the attention of the viewer andincrease the probability of truly delivering the intended message," saidTed Leonard, General Manager, Enterprise RealNetworks, Inc. "Today, Xandroscoupled with Helix media delivery and encoding software, is makingstreaming technology easily accessible to a broad new audience of systemadministrators, regardless of Linux experience."

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"Xandros Server is a premium product, and we were determined to offer ourcustomers Helix streaming media products and RealAudio and RealVideo. Thecomplete media encoding and delivery system from RealNetworks is a valuableaddition to our product offering, and the Xandros Server plug-inarchitecture enabled Helix Server to be seamlessly integrated into ourcommunity of managed services," said Andreas Typaldos, Xandros CEO, andcontinued, "The Xandros Server is our ticket into SMB and largerenterprises, and by building on our desktop reputation and incorporating arevolutionary new server design, this flagship product is going to make asplash 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 oforganizations, including corporations, governments, schools, andnon-profits.

Showcased at LinuxWorld Boston

The new Xandros Server, including the RealNetworks media encoding anddelivery 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 developmentfacilities in Ottawa, Xandros, Inc. is the leading provider of easy-to-useLinux 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 withMicrosoft Windows programs and networks. For more information, please visitwww.xandros.com.

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