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Presto Instant-On to Boot or Shut Down PCs in Seconds Now Available
Enables Windows Users to Get Online Fast to Browse the Web, Send Email, Chat, Skype, Access Windows Files, and Download Applications or Play Music and Video -- Without Starting Windows
| Source: Xandros, Inc.
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - April 21, 2009) - Xandros today announced that Presto, a rich, convenient 'instant
on' utility to power up laptops within seconds, is now available as a
consumer download. Windows users can install Presto on almost any PC and no
longer have to buy selected high-end laptops to enjoy "Instant On" features. During the
release of its beta version, Presto won the highest "5 COWS" rating from
Tucows and became one of the most popular downloads at both Tucows.com and Downloads.com.
Presto allows on-the-fly computing to check email, browse the web, chat
with friends, make Skype calls, create documents, download media, apps and
games, or enjoy music, videos, and movies stored in a user's Windows
folders. Users no longer have to wait for Windows to boot and for all the
system tray applets to start before they can use their machine. Shutdown is
quick too -- Presto powers off most laptops in 1-2 seconds. Presto is
compatible with most Windows Vista or XP laptops and desktops. Unique
Presto features include an online Presto Application Store to access
additional software, games, multimedia and web applications. Presto
includes the integrated RealPlayer for Netbooks, which supports playback of
most popular media formats including RealMedia, Windows Media, MP3, MPEG4,
AAC, H.264 and QuickTime. Other best-of-breed applications include a
full-featured office suite that lets users view and edit Microsoft Office
documents, and save them in folders on their Windows drives. Presto
connects to networks over WiFi, 3G, xDSL, LAN and cable.
Presto is a Windows software utility (.exe) that installs and uninstalls
easily like any other Windows program. It does not require special chipsets
or BIOS modifications to enable fast booting and therefore is especially
useful for bringing new life to old laptop and desktop PCs. Presto employs
Moblin 2 enhancements and Xandros' technical expertise gained in working
with Intel and ASUS in creating the Eee PC, a product that powers up in
seconds. Presto installs on top of Windows XP or Vista. Windows 7 will be
supported in a future version.
"Presto provides Windows users with remarkably quick access to audio and
video content that is either streamed on the Web or played back locally
from disk," said Scott Nelson, Director, Global Business Development from
RealNetworks. "We are very excited to work with Xandros on opening this
innovative new pathway to a rich media experience."
"By combining leading applications such as RealPlayer for Netbooks with our
own fast-boot technical recipe, we were able to bring a rich, 'Instant On'
user experience to general Windows-based laptops and PCs," said Andreas
Typaldos, CEO of Xandros. "Presto is a creative new tool for road warriors
who don't want to only rely on their Blackberry or iPhone while traveling.
Those on the go often need to quickly send emails, check the web, or make
free international Skype-to-Skype calls from a taxi or when awaiting their
flight -- or, if time permits, they may want to relax with music or videos
from their personal playlist. They want access to their Windows laptop with
a large screen and a full keyboard, but without the wait for Windows to
boot, or even worse, to wait for it to shut down when their plane is about
to take off."
Available for Immediate Download
The Presto consumer download for US$19.95 and a free trial version are
available to the public at www.prestomypc.com. OEMs seeking to speed up
their laptops, please contact oem@prestomypc.com. For more information on
Xandros Presto, please visit www.prestomypc.com.
About Xandros
Xandros is the leader in providing seamless Windows-Linux interoperability
on a variety of platforms. Xandros' custom user experiences helped launch
the netbook revolution with the award-winning Eee PC from ASUS. The Xandros
suite for mobile devices and netbooks includes integrated and customizable
applications, an online Application Store and cloud-based services. Scalix
delivers award-winning email, calendaring and messaging. BridgeWays
management packs provide seamless end-to-end management of business
critical applications on Windows, Linux and UNIX environments from one
console. The company is headquartered in New York, with R&D offices in
Ottawa, San Diego, Bracknell, Frankfurt, Mumbai, and Taipei and sales and
support offices worldwide. For more information, please visit
www.xandros.com.
Xandros® is a registered trademark and Presto is a trademark of Xandros,
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their respective owners.