From: "Brian Richardson" <highland@highlander-tech.com>
To: <lwn@lwn.net>
Subject: First Complete Linux-based Biz. App. for Boat Mfg. Companies - see enclosed press release
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 11:15:47 -0500

HIGHLANDER TECHNOLOGIES AND ELOQUENT SYSTEMS SIGN STRATEGIC MARKETING AND
TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT

ROCKLEDGE, Florida, December 8, 2000 – Highlander Technologies, Rockledge,
FL and Eloquent Systems, Lamar, AR, announced today that the two companies
have entered into a strategic agreement under which Highlander will
distribute Eloquent’s software for boat manufacturers.  The application is
the first of its kind developed for variations of the Unix operating system
and has already been deployed on Red Hat Linux. Highlander will initially
focus on integrating and reselling complete system solutions combining
Eloquent’s software and systems running the Red Hat Linux operating system.
Under the terms of the agreement, Highlander and Eloquent will also team to
develop future versions of the product incorporating Highlander’s eCommerce
and bar code software components.

“Eloquent Systems is accelerating its time-to-market by engaging Highlander’
s existing system integration/VAR infrastructure,” said Brian Richardson,
Founder and CEO of Highlander Technologies.  “Boat manufacturers have needed
a right-sized solution for their business for some time.  Eloquent saw it,
and reacted quickly.  This relationship also furthers Highlander’s strategy
of aligning with developers in a variety of industries to offer complete
business solutions for the Linux market.”

The application enables boat manufacturers to automate their operations by
integrating manufacturing functions and general functions such as
accounting, inventory management, and sales management.  The product
includes automated sales features supporting  “just-in-time” manufacturing
by coordinating production requirements with sales teams.  Current users
include Kenner Boats (www.kennerboats.com), manufacturers of high quality
sport fishing boats.

About Highlander Technologies, Inc.
Highlander Technologies, Inc. provides B2B eCommerce solutions enabling
companies to compete effectively in the digital global economy.  In 1999
Highlander released the first Linux-based business solution for Freight
Forwarding companies.  Highlander’s eCommerce data broker software product
enables companies to perform standards-based eCommerce transactions without
modifying existing software applications.  Highlander Technologies is a
privately held company based near the Kennedy Space Center in Rockledge,
Florida with additional offices in Brentwood, NH.  Highlander can be reached
at (321) 637-1126 or at www.highlander-tech.com.

About Eloquent Systems, Inc.
Eloquent Systems, Inc., headquartered in Lamar, Arkansas, has a
comprehensive background in developing solutions for manufacturing companies
as diverse as boat, industrial roller, graphite electrode, and aluminum.
Customers include Kenner Boats, manufacturers of high quality sport fishing
boats.  Eloquent can be reached at (321) 433-1653 or at www.elo-systems.com.

Media Contacts:
Highlander Technologies, Inc.			Eloquent Systems, Inc.
Brian Richardson, President/CEO/Founder 	Scott Zachary,
President/CEO/Founder
(321) 637-1126					(321) 433-1653