Xandros Desktop OS

Xandros and Element Computer Bring Apple-like Customer Experience to
Mobile Linux Computing

NEW YORK, NY —Tuesday, May 11, 2004- Xandros, the leading developer of
easy-to-use Linux solutions, today announced that the Xandros Desktop
operating system (OS) serves as the core framework for the new line of
ION laptops from Element Computer. Element customized the Xandros
Desktop OS with their ION Parchment icon theme, the new Mozilla Firefox
browser, and “Unbreakable Upgrade” support to bring an Apple-like
customer experience and Windows compatibility to mobile Linux computing.

“After testing, trying, and working with the top Linux products, it
became clear that the only way to give our customers the Apple-like
experience we required was to base ION on the Xandros Desktop OS
framework,” stated Mike Hjorleiffsson, President of Element Computer.
“Xandros is unique when it comes to network integration and usability
features that support Element Computer’s ‘No Windows Policy’.”

“We are delighted to team up with Element Computer to serve as the
foundation for their mobile computer solutions,” said Dr. Frederick H.
Berenstein, Xandros Chairman and CTO. “The new ION laptops will become
the standard by which others are judged.”

Xandros provides a complete spectrum of innovative Linux desktop
solutions for everyone from home and small business users, all the way
up to major enterprise deployments. Xandros products are distinguished
by their strong user focus, elegant graphical interfaces, best-of-breed
applications, and robust integration with Microsoft Windows and other
legacy solutions

For detailed specifications and pricing of the new ION mobile laptops,
visit the Element Computer web site at www.elementcomputer.com 

About Xandros
Founded in 2001 with headquarters in New York and research and
development facilities in Ottawa, Xandros, Inc. is the leading developer
of easy-to-use Linux solutions targeting home and enterprise markets.
Xandros pioneered a low-cost alternative operating system that provides
seamless compatibility with Microsoft Windows programs and networks. For
more information please visit www.xandros.com

About Element Computer
Using Internet technology, Linux, and just-in-time inventory
methodology, Element Computer is making alternative computing possible
by offering competitively priced computers pre-installed with the ION®
Linux OS. Element is committed to giving users a high-quality OEM
experience that they have come to expect from all-Windows PC vendors,
but with a  No Windows Policy that eliminates any and all payments to
Microsoft for pre-installed software from the factory. Element
encourages users to visit the Element Factory online at
http://www.elementcomputer.com to see the exciting world of alternative
computing.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Windows is a
registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Xandros is a registered
trademark of Xandros, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the
property of their respective owners.