Neoware Systems Introduces Eon - the Anything Box First Customizable B2B Information Appliance With Embedded Red Hat Linux.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers KING OF PRUSSIA King of Prussia, industrialized suburban area (1990 pop. 18,406), Montgomery co., SE Pa. It has glass and steel fabricating, food processing, printing and publishing, and varied manufacturing (textiles, liquified petroleum gas, water-treatment and electrical , Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2000 Neoware Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : NWRE) today introduced Eon - The Anything Box(TM) - the first customizable Linux information appliance See Internet appliance. (hardware) Information Appliance - (IA) A consumer device that performs only a few targeted tasks and is controlled by a simple touch-screen interface or push buttons on the device's enclosure. specifically designed for business-to-business (B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business ) applications. Neoware's partners and end customers can tailor Eon - The Anything Box for a variety of B2B applications and configurations including Web kiosks, routers, firewalls, cash registers, thin clients, e-mail stations and security devices. Eon - The Anything Box is bundled with Neoware's new NeoLinux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , which is a small, secure, centrally managed version of the industry-standard Red Hat Linux Red Hat Linux, assembled by Red Hat, was a popular, "middle-aged" Linux distribution (not as old as Slackware but older than Ubuntu) upon its discontinuation in 2004.[1] Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. distribution designed specifically for information appliances. "Eon is an `Anything Box' because it can be easily adapted to many different environments," stated Michael Kantrowitz, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Neoware Systems. "Eon is targeted at B2B applications where customers need a low-cost, highly managed information appliance that is net-connected. Combined with our new NeoLinux operating system and software from our partners, Eon provides a wide open platform for B2B applications." Eon - The Anything Box can be configured with software and add-in hardware for a wide variety of environments, including wireless applications, as a network box, or a point-of-sale station. Combined with Neoware's new ezManage software, thousands of Eons can be remotely configured and updated with a single mouse click. Neoware's NeoLinux operating system includes the ability to run local Linux applications, plus it provides access to Windows 2000 and NT servers across a network via the Citrix ICA Ica (ē`kä), city (1993 pop. 108,724), capital of Ica dept., SW Peru, on the Pan-American Highway. It is a commercial center for the cotton, wool, and wine produced in the region. There are several summer resorts nearby. protocol, allowing users to access the wealth of applications for the Windows platform. The Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. and a Java virtual machine A Java interpreter. The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is software that converts the Java intermediate language (bytecode) into machine language and executes it. The original JVM came from the JavaSoft division of Sun. are provided for Internet environments. Eon features a highly integrated National Semiconductor Geode processor, on-board 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, two serial ports, a parallel port, 2 USB ports, audio and up to 288 MB of M-Systems DiskOnChip flash memory. Expansion options include an IDE interface, which can accommodate a disk drive, floppy or CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , and a PCI/ISA slot, which can accommodate expansion cards, including an additional Ethernet card, wireless Ethernet, more serial ports and Token Ring. Virtually any PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). or ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. card with Linux drivers can be added, providing a flexible platform for a variety of markets and applications. Eon - The Anything Box is available immediately, with pricing beginning at $499. Industry Support for Eon - The Anything Box Red Hat "Red Hat is pleased to partner with Neoware to bring the benefits of Red Hat Linux to the embedded market as part of Eon - The Anything Box," stated Larry Weidman, Director of eCommerce for Red Hat. "Linux is an excellent solution for B2B information appliance applications, and Neoware's NeoLinux provides binary compatibility with Red Hat Linux, plus unique capabilities that are critical to the embedded market." The Aberdeen Group "Linux has proven itself as a stable, scalable operating system," stated Bill Claybrook Research Director of The Aberdeen Group. "We predict that Linux will also be a strong contender in the embedded market. Neoware's embedded Linux software and Eon - The Anything Box platform provide a unique set of solutions that allow companies to create a wide range of information appliances for B2B applications." Burlington Coat Factory Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation is a national department store retailer focusing on clothing and shoes, with over 360 stores in 42 states (as of 2006). In early 2007, the first location to be opened in Canada will be at the Vaughan Mills mall in Toronto. "Neoware's Eon - The Anything Box platform offers a great deal of power and flexibility," states Mike Price, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. of Burlington Coat Factory. "The fact that it's based on open source makes it really flexible - you can literally run any application written in Linux, such as our cash register application - and you don't have to contend with compatibility issues. Eon is easy to maintain and delivers excellent performance. We are looking to add them in other areas of our enterprise." Csoft International "Neoware's Eon - The Anything Box appliance and NeoLinux software provide a great platform for Csoft's retail products," stated Pablo Reiter, CEO of Csoft International. "NeoLinux is a very flexible environment. Since it's compatible with Red Hat Linux we were able to get our point-of-sale software running with very little effort. We look forward to working with Neoware to market innovative new products for the retail market." Security Applications "Neoware's NeoLinux embedded operating system An operating system used in special-purpose applications (embedded systems). Embedded operating systems are typically very compact and often designed for real time operations. See embedded Linux, QNX, OS-9, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, VxWorks and Symbian OS. and Eon - The Anything Box proved to be extremely flexible," said David Swartz Jr., director of information technology, Security Applications, Inc. "We ported our security application to the product and Eon worked perfectly on the first shot - I've never seen that! Eon is fast, easy to use, and has a conveniently small footprint. It's the perfect platform for our security applications." LinuxMall.com "We found Eon - The Anything Box to be quite developer-friendly; it is simple to work with - very streamlined, robust and requires no maintenance," stated Aldo Ramos, systems engineer of LinuxMall.com. "Although Neoware has stripped down the Linux operating system in order to create this embedded version, NeoLinux includes some extra built-in features that proved very useful while developing, making it a great dedicated solution." Fusion Solutions "Fusion Solutions is using Neoware's Eon - The Anything Box and NeoLinux as the platform for our firewall software," stated Derek Hunt, President of Fusion Solutions. "NeoLinux's Red Hat Linux binary compatibility, small footprint and the fact that Eon contains no fan, hard drive or other moving parts makes it the perfect answer as a firewall solution for our customers." M-Systems - Flash Disk Pioneers "Information appliances like Neoware's new Eon - The Anything Box are projected to be big sellers," said Chuck Schouw, President of M-Systems, Inc. "Combining Neoware's embedded NeoLinux operating system and the highly customizable Eon platform with M-Systems DiskOnChip flash storage provides developers with a robust, reliable information appliance platform that's perfect for a wide variety of vertical markets." About Neoware Neoware designs, develops and markets information appliances based upon embedded versions of the Linux and Windows operating systems. Neoware's products are designed to run local applications for specific vertical markets, plus allow access to Linux servers, the Internet and Windows-based applications running on multi-user Windows servers. Neoware's information appliances are designed as an alternative to general-purpose personal computers, offering easier installation, as well as lower up-front and administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. . More information about Neoware can be found on the Web at http://www.neoware.com or via email at info@neoware.com. Neoware is based in King of Prussia, PA. This release contains forward-looking statements that are within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995, and relate to, the development of the Company's products and future operating results that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward looking statements. 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Factors that could affect the Company's actual results include risks associated with the Neoware's new strategy focusing on information appliances, including the new Linux-based products, the Company's ability to obtain additional financing and strategic partnerships, customers' acceptance of Neoware's products, pricing pressures, the Company's ability to lower its costs, rapid technological changes in the industry, growth of the information appliance market and increased competition. Reference is made to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended June 30, 1999 filed with the SEC for a more detailed description of such factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this release. 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