Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 18:57:53 -0500
From: Colin Scott McDonald 
To: pr@metrolink.com
Subject: Press Release - Metro X CD Now in Stores


METRO-X CD NOW IN STORES

Ft. Lauderdale, FL - December 8, 1999:
Metro Link's Metro-X Enhanced Server Set on CD-ROM is now available in
retail stores worldwide.  The new CD release from Metro Link supports
both
Linux/x86 and FreeBSD/x86.  This boxed distribution includes the CD and
a
printed manual.

Metro-X 4.3 is a robust X11 Release 6.4 server replacement which
provides
support for the fastest, most popular graphics cards on the market
today--including AGP cards. In addition, Metro-X includes touch screen
support and multi-screen support at no extra charge.  Its graphical
configuration utility makes set up easy, even for novice users.

Domestic and international retail distribution is being handled by Frank
Kasper & Associates, Inc.  "We are pleased to be Metro Link's worldwide
distributor for the Metro-X CD," said Darren Finnamore of Frank Kasper
and
Associates, Inc.  "This product is essential to many Linux users.  It's
reliable, easy to install, and provides additional system functionality
to
the user.  The need for Metro-X will dramatically increase as the Linux
user
base continues to grow."

End users and low-volume resellers can also purchase the boxed product
directly from Metro Link via phone, fax, or website.  The suggested
retail
price is USD $39.

ABOUT METRO LINK

Since 1989, Metro Link Inc., Ft. Lauderdale FL, has become a leading
provider of embedded graphics, Linux software, JINI-based technology,
and
JAVA device control solutions for many operating systems and hardware
architectures.  Metro Link's products are used by Lucent (LU), Oracle
(ORCL), Red Hat (RHAT), VA Linux (LNUX), and others.  Metro Link was the
first company to ship commercial software for Linux, and remains at the
core
of Linux and other Open Source software development and support.  Metro
Link
is a leading developer of standardized software solutions for network
appliances and smart devices. 

ABOUT FRANK KASPER & ASSOCIATES

Since 1990, Frank Kasper and Associates Inc., Edina MN, has  provided
retailers with new and unique CD-ROM titles and merchandising concepts
at
very competitive rates.  Functioning as a worldwide distributor, FKA has
grown from a handful of European merchants to one of the largest
suppliers
of CD-ROM discs to retailers around the world.   FKA is a full-line
distributor for many of the most popular open source software
distributions.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Metro Link, Inc.
4711 Powerline Rd.
Ft . Lauderdale FL 33309 USA
www.metrolink.com
sales@metrolink.com
+1-954-938-0283 ext. 1
+1-954-938-1982 fax

Frank Kasper & Associates, Inc.
7351 Washington Ave. 
Edina MN 55439 USA
+1-612-942-0566
+1-612-942-5039 fax
www.kasper-cdrom.com
sales@kasper-cdrom.com