FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


LINEO ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF TURNKEY SOLUTION
FOR HOME CONVERGENCE PRODUCTS

Demonstration of new set-top box solution to be given at Embedded
Systems Conference

SAN FRANCISCO (Embedded Systems Conference 2002, Booth #2110) -
March 12, 2002 - Lineo(r), Inc., a leading innovator of embedded
operating system software and host development environments,
today announced the availability of a turnkey solution for
embedded system developers desiring to integrate PVR, DVD, MP3
and web browsing capabilities on an embedded Linux-based set-top
box using a DVB source.  A demonstration of a set-top box
solution that incorporates both Metro Link Inc.'s Metro Media and
Lineo's embedded Linux solutions will be given at the Embedded
Systems Conference San Francisco, booth #2110, March 13-15. 

"Lineo Embedix has made strong inroads as a deployable embedded
system software platform," said Alford Frost, senior vice
president of marketing and business development at Lineo.  "By
partnering with Metro Link, we have combined Lineo Embedix with
advanced middleware, applications and APIs that increase the ease
of use and reduce development time for embedded developers who
want to make Linux-based home networking systems." 

"Metro Link's partnership with Lineo allows both companies to
provide a unified solution for digital TV and home networking,"
said Keith C. Kelly, President and COO of Metro Link.  "This
partnership brings to bear the strength of both companies to
deliver turnkey home convergence products today."

About Lineo, Inc.
Lineo(r), Inc. provides embedded systems and real-time solutions
that cover the full spectrum of embedded development, including
operating system software, host development environments and
professional services.  Lineo distributes vertical solutions
(Smart Handheld, Residential Gateway, Digital Media/TV) that
allow OEMs to create smart embedded devices and systems while
helping OEMs to reduce system requirements, per-unit costs and
time-to-market.  Lineo's key product lines include: Embedix(r)
SDK (a fully featured and integrated embedded developer tool
chain), Embedix(r) (embedded Linux system software for MMU-less
and MMU-full processors), Embedix(r) BridgeWorkstm (operating
systems and tools for multiprocessor device support and legacy
code migration) and RTXCtm Quadrostm (a highly configurable
microprocessor and DSP real-time operating system).  Contact
Lineo at http://www.lineo.com, via e-mail to info@lineo.com or by
calling (801) 426-5001.

About Metro Link, Inc.
Metro Link is "Accelerating the Evolution of Convergence in the
Home"tm.
>From the silicon level to the user interface, Metro Link's full
suite of software brings the benefits of Entertainment,
Computing, Rich Digital Media, Home Networking, Home Automation,
and Wireless Connectivity to the consumer electronics integrator
or manufacturer.  Providing comprehensive solutions for the
emerging next-generation Internet-Enabled Networked Home Media
Center, Metro Link brings seamless integration to consumer
electronics, home appliances, white goods, micro controllers, and
computer networking products.  Metro Link's solutions are
deployed in single-board computers, system on chip (SOC) devices,
internet appliances, and set-top boxes.  Metro Link also offers
professional services for customized support, speeding silicon to
market.  To learn more, visit www.metrolink.com.

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Media Contacts:

Kimberly Culp (Press Only)
Lone Peak Communications, for Lineo
Tel: 801-356-0650
kimberly@lonepeak360.com

Greg Lafferty
Metro Link Inc.
954.660.2444
greg@metrolink.com


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