From: Gina Wang 
To: "'lwn@lwn.net'" , "'mail@itecuk.com'" ,
Subject: Press Release 
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 10:13:54 +0800



Press Release


Linux System Solution Limited (LSSL) and INFOMATEC - IGEL Asia LTD have =
today formally announced their co-operation in the Internet device, Thin =
Client and Networking arena.

IGEL Asia LTD will endeavour to promote, market and educate customers =
towards a complete Linux based Thin Client / Server solution based on =
TurboLinux's product ranges complementing IGEL's Firmware. LSSL will =
help promote, support, develop application solutions and, provide =
maintenance and support services in the use of Thin Clients for =
corporate, commercial and educational use.

LSSL and IGEL will co-operate in the localisation and development of =
Chinese applications and solutions via their respective engineering and =
research departments.

Both Companies see in this co-operation a variety of synergetic effects =
for a mutually beneficial business relationship. Future product =
developments in the Thin Client and Linux areas will serve to intensify =
this.

Mr. Jean Louis Van der Velde the Managing Director of IGEL was quoted as =
saying "The Asian region has witnessed a substantial increase in =
interest in two main areas - Thin Client technology and the Linux Open =
Source movement, the logical step is to combine these two technologies =
to be able to offer a complete solution. We are happy to be working =
closely with LSSL as they have demonstrated clear commitment and =
professionalism towards the Asian market. "

Mr. Kin Chan the Managing Director of Linux System Solution Limited =
(LSSL) was quoted as saying "Thin Client technology, Linux Open Source =
movement and Server based computing is a reflection of the gradual shift =
of the paradigm from the traditional Client Server computing scene. In =
the Asian region, its uptake and popularity depends on a)Asian languages =
support, b) the cost of ownership, c) application solutions d)support & =
maintenance services. IGEL, LSSL and TurboLinux are the perfect trios to =
complete the delivery." =20



About Linux System Solution Limited

Linux System Solution Limited is a Linux specialist providing =
comprehensive professional consulting and support services, system =
integration and application development for Linux. They are a strategic =
partner of TurboLinux who are deemed as the major Linux player in the =
Asian Market. The Japanese version of TurboLinux has been outselling =
Microsoft Windows and this trend looks set to continue throughout the =
Asian Region.

About INFOMATEC AG - IGEL Technology Labs
INFOMATEC AG is a developer and manufacturer of High-End -eCommerce =
Systems for the trading industry, banks, and insurance companies. =
INFOMATEC has a current market capitalisation of US $1 billion and =
customers including: BMW, Audi, Agfa and Siemens. INFOMATEC was the top =
performing IPO on the Neuer Market in 1998. Part of INFOMATEC AG since =
1998, IGEL Technology Labs  was established in 1989 and is one of =
today's most innovative vendor's of embedded computer technology.  =
Technologies include - JNT - for embedded systems and  Etherminal - Thin =
Client products .  In cooperation with other overseas subsidiaries of =
the parent company INFOMATEC, IGEL Technology Labs is marketing their =
products worldwide. IGEL Asia LTD was formed in 1999 to enable =
localisation of products for the Chinese and Asian markets and forge =
closer links with OEM manufacturers and Telecoms.  More information =
regarding INFOMATEC and IGEL Technology Labs can be found at their =
respective websites - www.igelasia.com, www.igel.de, www.infomatec.com, =
or contact press@igelasia.com