Cirrus Logic Computer Audio Solutions Support Linux; New Drivers from Red Hat and Other Linux Distributors Available for Crystal Hardware.

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2001

Personal Computer manufacturers that pre-load the Linux Operating System can now deliver high quality audio thanks to new Linux drivers for Cirrus Logic solutions. The new Linux drivers support all Cirrus Logic, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRUS) computer audio solutions, including its motherboard audio chips (AC '97), PCI-attached audio controllers, and add-in card controllers and DSP solutions. Existing systems that use CrystalClear(TM) audio solutions also can be upgraded with the new drivers.

Cirrus Logic has established a strategic relationship with Red Hat, Inc., the market leader in open source solutions, to facilitate the distribution of the new drivers to both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and consumers. The Red Hat 7.x Linux software includes drivers for the Cirrus Logic(R) audio solutions, and the two companies have worked together to ensure the quality of the drivers for all personal computer applications. The new Linux drivers can now be downloaded from www.kernel.org, the standard open-source distribution Web site. The Linux drivers for Crystal(R) audio solutions are shipping today in personal computers from several major OEMs, including Dell Computer Corporation.

"We are delighted to distribute Cirrus Logic's drivers as part of our Linux operating system," said Andrew Bailey, Embedded Director of Engineering for Red Hat, Inc. "Cirrus Logic has worked closely with our engineering team to ensure that Red Hat Linux is an attractive solution for desktop and notebook OEMs who need robust audio support."

"Cirrus Logic intends to provide its customers with the greatest number of options to ensure high quality audio on their PCs," said Charlie Ashton, director of computer audio software for Cirrus Logic's Computer Audio Division. "We will continue to support Linux through ongoing development of drivers for both current and future versions of the operating system."

The new Linux drivers for Cirrus Logic(R) computer audio solutions join an established product line of Windows drivers supporting all versions of Windows, including the new Windows XP operating system, formerly code named "Whistler."

Cirrus Logic

Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of high-performance analog and DSP chip solutions for Internet entertainment electronics. Building on its global market share leadership in audio integrated circuits and its rich mixed-signal patent portfolio, the company targets high-volume audio, storage and communications applications. Cirrus Logic sells its products under the Crystal(R), Maverick(TM) and 3Ci(TM) brands as well as its own name. Founded in 1984 in Silicon Valley, Cirrus Logic operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas and major sites located in Fremont, California and Broomfield, Colorado as well as offices in Europe, Japan and Asia. More information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com.

Safe Harbor Provision

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Factors that could limit the Linux Driver's success include our ability to introduce new products on a timely basis and the cyclical nature of the industry.

Please refer to Cirrus Logic's current Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information on the risk factors that could cause actual results to differ.

Note to editors: Cirrus Logic(R), Crystal(R) and CrystalClear(TM) are trademarks of Cirrus Logic Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.