Desktop Evolution, Lycoris, and Toshiba Join Forces to Launch Mainstream Linux Tablet

*Desktop Evolution, Lycoris, and Toshiba Join Forces to Launch 
Mainstream Linux Tablet*


Desktop Evolution Launches De-Tablet Integrated Lycoris Desktop L/X® 
Tablet Edition with the Toshiba Portege® Tablet Platform as a Powerful 
Linux Tablet. De-Tablet provides a flexible Linux desktop operating 
system in Lycoris Desktop L/X Tablet Edition on a powerful Toshiba 
hardware platform. De-Tablet is immediately available for purchase from 
www.thinretail.com <http://www.thinretail.com> or directly from Desktop 
Evolution.

STATEN ISLAND, New York & REDMOND, Washington - August 6, 2003 - Desktop 
Evolution Incorporated, a leading developer of high-performance, 
appliance and embedded devices, today announced De-Tablet, a Linux 
Tablet built on the Toshiba Portege® tablet platform and pre-installed 
with Lycoris Desktop L/X® Tablet Edition, Linux Operating System.

"Nothing can stop Linux now", says IDC*: Unit sales of Linux-based 
servers in western Europe this year will reach 182,000, according to IDC 
analysts, and the figure is set to triple, with revenues doubling to 
$1.9bn by 2007.

"The new tablet device provides IT administrators with a fresh choice in 
operating systems." Stated Cheldon Montgomery, president of Simplified 
Innovation Inc., a California technology firm focusing on Linux based 
thin clients.

Mike Hjorleifsson, Desktop Evolution's Chief Operating Officer said, "At 
Desktop Evolution we engineer solutions that provide our clients with 
options. The future holds an increased demand for alternative operating 
systems that are easily configured and available with the flip of a 
switch. Ease of implementation is mandatory for any businesses 
especially those limited by budget cuts or an overworked IT staff.

"The response to Desktop/LX Tablet Edition has been tremendous and we 
are delighted to be working hand in hand with Desktop Evolution to bring 
together cutting-edge Toshiba technology and Lycoris software into a 
Desktop/LX Certified product ," explains Jason Spisak, Vice President of 
Market Development for Lycoris. "For the first time, consumers, 
governments, and schools can take advantage of mainstream technology and 
the power of Desktop/LX in a ready to go package that yields a tangible 
cost savings."

As a special bonus for the dedication of Linux users to the advancement 
of cutting edge technology on the desktop, Desktop Evolution is offering 
a $100.00 discount for the attendees of LinuxWorld, where the tablet is 
making its debut.

*About Desktop Evolution*
Desktop Evolution combines security, power, and flexibility of the 
Embedded Computing on the Microsoft and Linux family of operating 
systems with high-performance hardware platforms. Desktop Evolution 
provides solutions that offer businesses options in today's complex 
marketplace. Headquartered in Staten Island, New York, Desktop Evolution 
markets its products through value-added resellers and its on-line 
store, worldwide. Founded in 2002, Desktop Evolution has been providing 
high-quality computing solutions to a vast array of businesses, 
government agencies, and organizations. For more information about NetX 
visit http://www.dtev.com.

*About Toshiba Computer Systems Group*
Toshiba Computer Systems Group is a division of Toshiba America 
Information Systems, Inc. ("TAIS"), a leading vendor for portable 
computers. In addition to notebooks, the company offers portable and 
wireless accessories, Pocket PCs, projectors and mobile server computing 
solutions for business customers under the Toshiba brand name. For more 
information call 1-800-TOSHIBA or visit the company's Web site at 
www.csd.toshiba.com. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised 
of multiple divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging 
products and services. Products include industry leading portable 
computers, PDAs, mobile computing accessories, servers, including 
communications and portable servers, storage subsystems, cable modems, 
digital business telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, 
security systems, and projectors. TAIS provides sales, marketing, 
services and manufacturing for its wide range of information products in 
the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating 
company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba 
Corporation, which is a world leader in high technology and integrated 
manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and 
systems. Toshiba has global sales of over $40 billion and more than 300 
subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

*About Lycoris*
Lycoris, located in Maple Valley, Washington, was founded in 2000 with a 
vision of making Linux simple enough for everyone and pioneered the 
Linux-based home-user desktop. Lycoris packages Open Source applications 
for the consumer market and integrates them into Desktop/LX, its simple, 
robust OS. Lycoris has enjoyed amazingly positive press coverage in Time 
Magazine and other publications as the provider of the best Linux 
desktop, whether purchased separately or pre-installed on Desktop/LX 
Pcs. For more information please visit www.lycoris.com 
<http://www.lycoris.com>.

Copyright 2003 Lycoris, Inc. Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 
and Desktop , Inc. Lycoris, Desktop L/X, and Desktop/LX Tablet Edition 
are a trademarks of Lycoris, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. 
Portege is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information 
Systems, Inc. Other company names or products mentioned are or may be 
trademarks of their respective owners. Information in news releases 
including without limitation product prices, specifications, content of 
services, and contact information, is current on the date of the press 
announcement, but is subject to change without notice.

* Contained in IDC's white paper, Linux as a Platform for Business