ShaoLin Microsystems Announces ShaoLin Aptus 2.0 Support For Mandrake Linux 9.0

(Hong Kong - September 25, 2002) ShaoLin Microsystems Limted, a Linux-based systems and solutions developer, announces ShaoLin Aptus 2.0 is now supporting Mandrake Linux 9.0. From the early period, ShaoLin has supported the Mandrake Linux 8.x. ShaoLin is solidly convinced of the widespread benefits of such an effort. We will continue to support Mandrake Linux 9.x and further versions, and build more great products that are compatible with Mandrake Linux.

ShaoLin Aptus, a simplified and fit client network architecture-based Linux workstation deployment and management solution, enables to turn a fat client PC network into a "Fit Client" network, a powerful hybrid combining the central management and reliability of thin clients with the performance and flexibility of fat client PC's. ShaoLin Aptus incorporates ShaoLin's Intelligent Union Architecture (IUA) to manage configuration files and utilize shared system resources. As a cluster-like network, ShaoLin Aptus creates central management and data consistency across all workstations; it extends savings by lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) of desktop computers.

MandrakeSoft has prepared a new commercial software guide to be inserted in both ShaoLin Aptus 2.0 and ShaoLin CogoFS 1.0 product packages of Mandrake Linux 9.0. And also, the evaluation version of ShaoLin Aptus 2.0 is inserted in Mandrake Linux 9.0 commercial CD.

About ShaoLin Microsystems Ltd.

ShaoLin Microsystems Ltd. is focused on the creation and development of Linux-based systems and solutions. ShaoLin gives customers full command over their desktop computing networks with end-to-end software solutions based on our cutting-edge Linux kernel, file system, and network management technology. ShaoLin Microsystems was founded in 2000 with a mission to develop and market superior Linux-based solutions to multiply efficiency in organizations, increase productivity, and reduce costs. We believe our success relies on the capability to understand the needs and desires of customers and consistently deliver excellent products and services. We strive to provide customers the best solution based on our 3R strategy, the "Right thing at the Right time for the Right person".

About MandrakeSoft

MandrakeSoft provides a trusted interface between users of information technology and Open Source developers. The company offers its enterprise, government and educational customers a complete range of GNU/Linux and OpenSource software and related services, plus user-friendly and highly competitive information technologies. Additionally, MandrakeSoft offers technologists committed to Open Source software and courseware a trusted channel to offer their services.

MandrakeSoft has technologists in over 20 countries, and is traded on Paris Euronext Marche Libre (Euroclear code: 4477.PA; Reuters code: MAKE.PA) and the US OTC market (stock symbol MDKFF). "Born on the Internet" in late 1998, MandrakeSoft has established headquarters in the U.S.A., Montreal and France. Please visit the website: http://www.mandrakesoft.com for more information.

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