New Xandros Linux Server to Bundle Scalix 11 Enterprise-Class Collaboration Platform

Xandros and Scalix Deliver Fully Integrated Next-Generation Alternative to Microsoft Email, Calendaring and Messaging for Small and Medium Businesses


NEW YORK, NY and SAN MATEO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 27, 2007 -- Xandros, Inc., the leading provider of intuitive end-to-end Linux solutions, and Scalix, the leading Linux email, calendaring and messaging company, today announced that the forthcoming Xandros Server 2 will ship with Scalix 11 pre-installed. The bundled solution brings enterprise-class email and calendaring to the SMB market, providing a broad selection of true enterprise clients such as full feature support of Microsoft Outlook and Evolution, a Web client with desktop functionality, and a Mobile Web Client that allows a broad base of users to stay connected while mobile. A special Xandros plug-in provides full, remote graphical management of Scalix 11. Xandros Server with Scalix 11 provides SMBs with a powerful and easy-to-use alternative to Windows-based messaging systems, and will ship in April 2007.

"Scalix 11 ups the ante for enterprise-grade Linux collaboration and provides Xandros Server with a 'killer' alternative to Microsoft Exchange," said Andreas Typaldos, Xandros CEO. "Both Scalix and Xandros have a strong commitment to the end user and a focus on practical bridging solutions of today's mixed Windows/Linux network environments. Together, Xandros Server 2 and Scalix 11 provide a uniquely robust and practical solution both for companies setting up their first collaboration solution, and for those looking to escape their current proprietary lock-in by transitioning to a standards-based open solution."

"The plug-in architecture of Xandros Server makes it incredibly easy to set up and manage the Scalix messaging solution," said Glenn Winokur, Scalix Chief Executive Officer. "We are seeing a tremendous upsurge in interest from companies seeking Linux-based email and group calendaring with a full set of true enterprise clients. The award-winning usability duo of Xandros and Scalix puts an affordable solution within reach of hundreds of thousands of small and mid-size businesses who have little or no prior Linux experience."

Xandros Server 2 with Scalix 11 integration will be launched in April 2007. For more on Xandros Server please visit www.xandros.com. For more on Scalix 11, please visit www.scalix.com.

About Xandros

Xandros, Inc. is the leading provider of intuitive end-to-end Linux solutions and Windows alternatives. Founded in 2001, Xandros pioneered low cost, graphical operating systems that leverage existing skill sets and provide seamless compatibility with Microsoft Windows programs and networks. It has since expanded its Debian-based product line from standalone consumer desktops to end-to-end enterprise desktop, server, and BridgeWays management solutions featuring workflow automation and centralized, remote administration. The company is headquartered in New York with research and development facilities in Ottawa and Mumbai, and sales and support offices worldwide. For more information, please visit www.xandros.com.

About Scalix

Scalix is the leading Linux email, calendaring and messaging company. Scalix allows companies to reduce the cost and complexity of messaging with a feature-rich collaboration platform based on Linux, open standards, and open source. The Scalix products provide flexibility and freedom of choice, helping enterprises achieve independence from vendor, technology and licensing lock-in. With over 1 million mailboxes deployed, 120,000 Community Edition downloads, 5,000 community forum members and 600 corporate customers, Scalix Collaboration Platform is the most field-proven Linux email and group calendaring solution available to enterprises today. The privately held company is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices and distribution partners in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. For more information, visit www.scalix.com.

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