Lycoris and Transgaming say: Suddenly, Gamers don't need Windows

Lycoris and Transgaming say: Suddenly, Gamers don't need Windows

Redmond, WA -- October 21st, 2002 -- Continuing its leadership role in 
providing alternative desktop software, Lycoris partners with 
TransGaming to bring unprecedented cross-platform gaming into the hands 
of Desktop/LX users.?With the new Lycoris GamePak, Desktop/LX users gain 
simple installation of improved and enhanced Open Source games, plus the 
ability to play top Windows games, all in one box. Access to 
TransGaming's WineX software, which allows DirectX games to run on other 
platforms, will be included with the Lycoris GamePak, on retail store 
shelves this Holiday season.

"The Lycoris GamePak provides the top Open Source games and Desktop/LX 
gives gamers an easy to use operating system,"  says Lycoris CTO and 
Founder Joseph Cheek.  "The addition of TransGaming's WineX allows them 
to make a smoother transition to Desktop/LX.? Users can start enjoying 
Desktop/LX for serious gaming right away and continue to play the games 
they've already purchased."

Lycoris and TransGaming have reached an agreement that will also enable 
GamePak subscribers to get discounts on major Linux gaming titles such 
as TimeGate Studios' award winning game series Kohan, and promises to 
add value for users who move over to the Desktop/LX platform during the 
holidays.? Lycoris sees this as an important step to offering a viable 
alternative to Windows and giving gamers the excitement and action they 
expect.

"This partnership expands the ability for Linux gamers to play the 
hottest, high-twitch titles like never before and TransGaming is pleased 
to be working with Lycoris to offer Desktop/LX users this must-have 
gaming capability. The inclusion of TransGaming's technology that brings 
the ability to play blockbuster games with rich graphics, dynamic sound 
and exciting game-play experience to the Lycoris GamePak is an important 
advancement. We are pleased to welcome Lycoris to our diverse network of 
industry partners and look forward to future collaborations," remarks 
Vikas Gupta, TransGaming's President and COO.

About Lycoris.

Lycoris, located in Redmond, Washington, was founded in 2000 with a 
vision of making Linux simple enough for anyone to use. Lycoris packages 
Open Source applications for the consumer market and integrates them 
into Desktop/LX, their simple, robust Linux desktop. Lycoris has enjoyed 
amazingly positive press coverage and has rocketed into the spotlight as
the provider of Desktop/LX and the ProductivityPak office suite. For 
more information please visit the Lycoris website at http://www.lycoris.com

About TransGaming Technologies.

TransGaming has created the dominant software portability solution that 
allows game developers and publishers to develop games for one system 
and deploy them simultaneously on other platforms faster, cheaper and 
better than anyone else. TransGaming has recently developed strategic 
relationships with the world's premier game developer and publisher 
Electronic Arts; games developer TimeGate Studios, Macrovision, among 
others. TransGaming has licensed the world's top selling game, EA's The 
Sims, and shipped an optimized Linux version just eight weeks after 
receiving source code. TransGaming's technology keeps pace with the 
release of the hottest and most recent PC titles, including support for 
hit games such as Warcraft III, Max Payne, Grand Theft Auto 3, Diablo 2, 
and many more. Founded in May 2000, TransGaming's R&D centre resides in 
Ottawa, Canada, with business, strategy, and operational activities 
conducted at the Toronto, Canada office. Visit the TransGaming web site 
at http://www.transgaming.com


Copyright © 2002 Lycoris. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted to 
reproduce this release in its entirety provided that no modifications 
are made and this Copyright notice is preserved in full. Lycoris, 
Desktop/LX and GamePak are Trademarks of Redmond Linux Corp. Copyright © 
2001, 2002 Lycoris All Rights Reserved.

All trademarks are property of their respaective owners.

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