Nero Upgrades NeroLINUX, First LINUX Software Ever to Offer Layer-Jump Recording Support; New Version Offers Enhanced Features, User Interface Improvements and the Most Powerful and Reliable Burning Engine Available.

KARLSBAD, Germany -- Nero, leaders in digital media technology, announced today the release of NeroLINUX 2.0.0.2. This upgraded version of Nero's Linux OS solution for CD/DVD Burning features Layer-Jump Recording (LJR), DVD-Video and miniDVD mastering, user interface improvements like selectable ISO track recording options and assignable sounds that alert the user to the burn process results.

NeroLINUX offers the first ever LINUX-based Layer-Jump Recording software, which enables multisession burning, improved read compatibility and a memory capacity of up to 8.5 GB dual-layer DVD-R media. The software allows data to be added to a disc over several burning sessions.

Originally introduced in March 2005, NeroLINUX became Nero's first LINUX-based offering for users who demanded a powerful yet reliable and flexible award-winning application that would perform all the essential optical burning tasks.

"Nero is proud to be known for constantly improving and upgrading our software, and NeroLINUX is no exception," said Jim Corbett, Executive Director of Nero AG. "Providing the LINUX community with a feature never before offered to them, Layer-Jump Recording is the beginning of a lot of firsts for loyal NeroLINUX users."

New features offered include Layer-Jump Recording, an improved GUI based interface, DVD-Video and miniDVD mastering, selectable ISO track recording options and assignable sounds that alert the user to the burn process results. In addition, the current NeroLINUX already supports burning data and disc images to CDs/DVDs (ISO9660, UDF and UDF/ISO9660 Bridge), Bootable CDs/DVDs, Audio CDs with CD text, Mixed Mode CDs, CD-EXTRA, Multisession CD/DVDs and Double Layer DVDs. It is provided as a standard Linux package in RPM or DEB. Supported 32-bit distributions include Red Hat 7.2, 7.3, 8.0, 9.0 and Enterprise Linux 3.0, SuSE 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 9.0, 9.1 and 9.2, Debian 3.0 and in future 3.1.

Nero for PC-compatible systems has sold over 180 million copies worldwide and has established itself as a leader in the growing audio and video software recording marketplace.

Please visit http://nerolinux.nero.com for more information and to download a free trial version of NeroLINUX or register your full version of Nero 6 and get NeroLINUX for free.

About Nero

Nero provides state-of-the-art software solutions for the global digital media market. Since the company was founded in 1995, its products have established a loyal clientele of more than 180 million users throughout the world.

Nero offers the industry's most reliable CD/DVD-software applications. Its award-winning flagship product, Nero 6, includes all the applications and functionalities needed in the digital media field. Other Nero products include the MPEG 4 based audio/video technology - Nero Digital(TM), the simple and complete photo solution - Nero PhotoShow Elite, and SIPPS(TM) and SIPPSTAR PBX, which provide voice-over IP solutions for private and business customers.

Nero products are globally distributed by leading hardware manufacturers, international distribution partners and online portals, as well as directly via www.nero.com. Nero Inc. in Glendale, California, USA and Nero K.K. in Yokohama, Japan are subsidiaries of Nero AG, based in Karlsbad, Germany.

Nero(R), Nero Digital(TM) and SIPPS(TM) are trademarks of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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