OEONE BUILD OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PLATFORM USING MOZILLA, POWERING NEW INTERNET DEVICES

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OEONE BUILD OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PLATFORM USING MOZILLA, POWERING NEW INTERNET DEVICES
28 March 2001 - Axentra

OEone Corporation, a leading software developer for a new class of Internet devices, today announced that it is building its Operating Environment platform on Mozilla Open Source Internet client technology. By re-engineering the desktop using Mozilla technology, OEone offers increased functionality supporting all of the standard Internet applications.

OEone's distinctive Operating Environment is comprised of the Linux Operating System, a Mozilla browser-based desktop, and a variety of components including productivity, entertainment, communications, and personal portal applications. This comprehensive Open Source software platform can power a host of Internet devices ranging from All-In-Ones, WebPads, SetTop Boxes, and Screen Phones. OEone-enabled devices are designed for accessibility to first-time computer users and will be a welcome second or third computer in homes with existing PCs.

The platform was developed using the Open Source software model, in conjunction with a fixed hardware platform, to overcome the frustrating compatibility issues faced by today's desktop users. The OEone model, using the robust and scaleable Linux Operating System as its foundation and Mozilla as its customizable desktop, will provide software for Internet devices that operate efficiently, effectively and reliably. A comprehensive suite of personal productivity applications, personalized content and ASP services round out the offering, providing OEM customers with the opportunity to produce mass-appeal Internet devices.

"OEone's project is particularly exciting for members of the Mozilla community and promises to enhance our goal of widespread dissemination of Mozilla's Open Source technology into the market," said Mitchell Baker, Chief Lizard Wrangler at mozilla.org. "OEone's vision of Mozilla as the pillar for building a XUL-based customizable WebTop and Client Framework for delivering high-end Internet applications clearly demonstrates the versatility of the Mozilla architecture."

"Working with Mozilla's advanced browser architecture provides us with an elegant framework for integrating Internet applications in a unified Web metaphor," said Mr. Eid Eid, OEone's Founder and CEO. "We have created an Operating Environment platform that leverages XML for modeling both the UI and client-application logic. Relying entirely on Open Internet standards and Open Source Technologies, we can now offer our customers freedom from vendor lock-in." Describing the benefits to manufacturers, Eid continued, "OEone makes it a snap for OEM customers to integrate our software according to the specific demands of each product. We customize the hardware and software reference design for Internet devices according to our customers' requirements allowing them to focus on their core competencies such as marketing, managing the high volume manufacturing process and worldwide distribution networks. We also facilitate and streamline the development process of product design, providing assistance with industrial, electronics, and software design, as well as UI customization."

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Axentra, a privately held corporation headquartered in Canada, developing and providing new technologies at the heart of the Home Networking Appliance revolution. In an increasingly digitised world, mastering the digital side of personal life is both a must and a step forward. Axentra's mission is to enable the digital lifestyle of consumers by providing the world's first all-in-one fully integrated Home Network Appliance.

The company's main focus is to develop, manufacture and market Multifunction Server Appliances for the small office and home office (SOHO), business, and corporate markets. Axentra leverages its Network Appliance Operating Environment Platform to power its line of servers. In addition, Axentra and its partners provide solutions and integration services based on its award winning Operating Environment and applications suite.

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