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NEWS RELEASE For more information, contact: Dacy Yee REDSonic, Inc. 949-833-9679 ext. 133 dyee@redsonic.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REDSonic Partners with ChinaSoft to Provide Embedded Linux Technology to China SANTA ANA, Calif., - November 29, 2001 - REDSonic, Inc., a leader in real-time Linux tools and solutions for the embedded market, today announced its strategic alliance with ChinaSoft Network Technology Co. Ltd., the largest software vendor in China. The two companies will work together to develop the embedded software and digital product market in China. The companies will cooperate in software development and sales and provide technical support, service, and training to customers. ChinaSoft chose to partner with REDSonic because of ChinaSoft's strong interest in the Linux and embedded Linux market and REDSonic's technological expertise in that arena. "We want to build on our leading position in the China market by expanding our offerings into the embedded Linux space," explained Guo Xianchen, deputy chairman president and CEO at ChinaSoft. "Because REDSonic's expertise is unparalleled in this area, they were the ideal candidate for partnership." For REDSonic, the partnership helps solidify its position in China. "With the addition of this partnership, we have now joined forces with ChinaSoft, the largest software company in China and the largest Linux company in China, Red Flag," stated Dr. Kwei-Jay Lin, chairman of REDSonic. "This is very exciting because it means our technology and expertise is well-recognized and valued by the key players in China - one of the most important regions in the Linux industry." REDSonic also sees the partnership as a way to extend its reach in that locale. "With our engineering center in Shanghai, and our growing alliances in China, we can provide leading-age embedded Linux technology for Chinese industries," said Lin. About ChinaSoft Network Technology Co., Ltd. ChinaSoft Co., Ltd. is a core holding company of China National Computer Software & Technology Service Corporation (CS&S) and the largest software solution vendor in China. With more than 700 employees, CS&S develops operating system, embedded, financial, commercial security, military application, industrial and commercial management, and machine translation software; digital products; information security products; and office automation products. CS&S solutions can be seen in industries such as railway, financial, military, civil aviation, commercial, telecommunications, power, water conservancy, industrial and commercial, banking, government, and security. The company provides software outsourcing, localization, and technical consulting, training, and services. For more information, call 010-62169522 or visit www.Chinasoftcom.com.cn or www.cssnet.com.cn. About REDSonic, Inc. REDSonic, Inc. is a leader in total real-time Linux tools and solutions for both embedded and server systems markets. With its headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif., and offices in Taiwan, China and Singapore, REDSonic offers a complete integrated development environment (IDE) that includes REDICE-Linux™, a real-time Linux kernel, and builder tools to develop embedded systems and information appliances. The company also provides professional services, including training, support, porting, and custom-application development. For more information, please visit www.redsonic.com or call 949-833-9679. REDSonic and REDICE-Linux are trademarks of REDSonic, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of the companies with which they are associated. ###