Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 14:45:49 -0500 To: lwn@lwn.net From: Steve Simon <Steve1@sspr.com> Subject: Xtreme Ice --=====================_9938930==_.ALT Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed Press Contact: Company Contact: Steve Simon April Lassiter S&S Public Relations Chilliware, Inc. (847) 955-7730 ext. 237 (323) 365-8700 steve1@sspr.com a.lassiter@chilliware.net LinuxWorld Expo: 8/15 8/17 San Jose Convention Center, Booth #1214 Chilliware Announces Xtreme Ice, a New Distribution of Linux Operating System Xtreme Ice Will Deliver On Linux Promise of Enhanced Stability and Scalability Los Angeles, California August 15, 2000 Chilliware, Inc., an emerging developer of Linux-based applications for businesses and consumers, today announced Xtreme Ice™, a new distribution of Linux operating system. Xtreme Ice will enable both consumers and enterprises to take advantage of the stability and scalability of the Linux environment. “Xtreme Ice will make users think that a more stable Microsoft Windows was ported to Linux,” said Kenneth Eppers, CEO of Chilliware, Inc. “The release of Xtreme Ice will position Chilliware as the premier developer of quality Linux software for the B2B, Enterprise and Consumer markets.” The company is also developing four applications for the Linux environment. Mohawk Server Configurator (AP), based on the Apache Server Application for Linux, cuts the system administration time to configure Apache by more than 50%. Nexxus Contact Manager enables the user to open the contact desktop and work from any application, accessing e-mail, address book, appointment book and more, while maintaining the contact sales database and applications. Sculptor Desktop Publisher includes a full array of consumer features, as well as the latest components for the B2B publishing industry, combining a robust feature set with powerful wizards for ease of use. Mentor Developer’s Tools will speed up the process of creating help file documentation. The Xtreme Ice operating system, combined with the four applications, will provide a complete suite of effective tools for Linux users. All five products are currently in the final stage of testing and are scheduled for release in September 2000. The Chilliware web site www.chilliware.net will also feature an online technical support resource at the desktop, Server and Enterprise levels and an upcoming community of web sites dedicated to the Linux operating system. About Chilliware, Inc. Chilliware, Inc. is dedicated to becoming the leading developer of quality Linux software products and the premier source of technical support for all Linux solutions. Chilliware offers products and services to Consumer, B2B, Enterprise and OEMs, as well as offering Linux users online solutions for their desktop needs. Chilliware has also established a large online resource that encompasses network of Linux community oriented web sites offering the latest content on systems, applications and Linux news. Privately held Chilliware was incorporated in January 2000 and is based in Los Angeles, California. For more information, visit www.chilliware.net.