Caldera Releases OpenLinux 3.1.1; Next Revolutions of OpenLinux Server and OpenLinux Workstation Available Internationally.

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OREM, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2002

Caldera International, Inc. (Nasdaq:CALD) today announced the immediate availability of Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1.1 and Caldera OpenLinux Server 3.1.1.

These versions of OpenLinux Workstation and OpenLinux Server feature several technical enhancements and capture the best tools for Linux software development and deployment. In addition to these technical updates, each release features localization in English, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Traditional and Chinese Simplified languages. The Caldera OpenLinux product line is a foundation platform for the expanding Caldera Volution product family, which includes Caldera Volution Manager, Volution Online and the recently released Volution Messaging Server, as well as for the future delivery and support of Web services products.

"Caldera has always led the way in providing stable, reliable, tested solutions for our key markets, and this release of OpenLinux 3.1.1 follows that same course," said Ransom Love, CEO and president, Caldera International. "Regardless of whether you're a small-to-medium sized business, a corporate developer or a reseller, Caldera OpenLinux 3.1.1 will deliver impressive, capable and powerful choices. This release reinforces our position as the international Linux leader."

Product enhancements in this release include:

-- Linux 2.4.13 kernel

-- Linux Internationalization (Li18nux) certified

-- KDE 2.2.1

-- Successful participation in the LSB Certification Pilot, with commitment to
LSB certification

-- Support for Caldera Volution Messaging Server and Caldera Volution Manager
1.1.

-- Samba version 2.2.2 (OpenLinux Server only)

"Fujitsu welcomes the launch of Caldera's OpenLinux Server 3.1.1," said Akira Ozora, general manager, Linux Division, Software Group, Fujitsu Limited. "OpenLinux, a distribution specifically designed for enterprises, provides easy operation and high reliability. With the latest 2.4-based Linux kernel and certification of LSB, Li18nux, OpenLinux will be able to provide a wider range of solutions than ever before. Fujitsu and Caldera will continue to cooperate to expand Linux-based solutions."

"As the leading supplier of technology for building e-business applications, we find that our customers see an increasing adoption of Linux as a platform for business applications, and we are happy that Caldera has recognized the growing importance of this market," said Maggie Alexander, vice president of Product Planning, the Progress Company.

Pricing

OpenLinux Server 3.1.1 includes 60 days of email installation support and 6 months of Volution Online software maintenance for $249 in the US or similar equivalent in other countries. OpenLinux Workstation 3.1.1 includes 60 days of email installation support and 60 days of Volution Online software maintenance for $99.

Caldera is committed to a channel distribution strategy. As members of the Caldera Partner Program, channel partners are eligible to receive demonstration copies of OpenLinux 3.1.1 for $49. In addition, Volution Online software maintenance can be resold or rebranded through Caldera's extensive reseller channel.

For additional information on Caldera OpenLinux Server and OpenLinux Workstation, visit www.caldera.com/products/linux. Information regarding all Caldera products is found at http://www.caldera.com/products/.

Caldera International, Inc.

Caldera International (Nasdaq:CALD) provides "Powerful Choices" for businesses through its Open UNIX, OpenLinux and SCO OpenServer product lines and services. Based in Orem, Utah, Caldera has representation in 82 countries and 15,000+ resellers worldwide. Caldera Global Services provides reliable localized support and services to partners and customers. For more information on Caldera products and services, visit http://www.caldera.com.

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