Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 11:24:45 -0500 From: Amy Zsak <amyz@metrolink.com> To: pr@metrolink.com Subject: Metro Link News For Immediate Release METRO LINK JOINS THE MIPS ALLIANCE PROGRAM Fort Lauderdale, FL, December 15, 2000-Metro Link, Inc., a leading provider of graphics display software for embedded Linux and real-time operating systems, announced today that it has become a member of MIPS Technologies' (Nasdaq: MIPS, MIPSB) MIPS Alliance Program (MAP). As part of its membership in MAP, Metro Link will provide driver development, customer focused integration services, hardware-accelerated MPEG playback solutions and support for popular embedded operating systems to the MIPS32™ architecture and MIPS32 4K™ family of microprocessor cores. Metro Link will also make available home automation solutions using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), OSGi, HaVi and VHN device connectivity protocols. Metro Link's Metro-EnableWorks platform can be implemented for use in residential gateways, set-top boxes and other next generation Internet appliance designs utilizing MIPS32 hardware architectures. The MIPS Alliance Program provides members with broad marketing assistance, such as Internet and traditional marketing and promotional activities, as well as sales and technical assistance. Metro Link has 25 seasoned, experienced X Window/Linux engineers on full-time staff focusing on video, 2D/3D graphics and MPEG support for Internet appliances, set-top boxes and web pads. Metro Link was also recently selected by ATI to be a Technology Access Program (TAP) Partner for their expertise in supporting ATI's next generation, MIPS-based™ interactive TV and HD set-top box reference designs for embedded Linux. "We are pleased that Metro Link will offer their graphics/video support solutions and Metro-EnableWorks platform to developers of next-generation MIPS-based Internet appliances and set-top boxes," said Brian Knowles, MIPS Technologies, vice president of marketing. Metro Link is uniquely qualified to develop and support graphics, hardware-accelerated MPEG playback, DVD and video solutions to work on multiple operating systems designed specifically for MIPS hardware platforms. "MIPS Technologies has clearly made a strong commitment to providing customer-focused innovative solutions and designs for the next generation interactive TV, digital set top box and Internet appliance market space. We are excited to be offering our support, driver development and integration to the development community," said Morgan Von Essen, Metro Link President and CEO. ABOUT METRO LINK Metro Link, Inc. provides graphics for embedded Linux and real-time operating systems; and enables UPnP devices to connect with appliances such as set-top boxes, Internet appliances and consumer electronics. Metro Link's middleware products include a full suite of X Window System software used by business-critical and mission-critical clients. X.Org, the worldwide X Window System consortium, has contracted with Metro Link to maintain and enhance the X Window System source code. To learn more, visit www.metrolink.com. ### Contact: Metro Link Bob Zinn Direct: 954-660-2440 Fax: 954-938-1982 Email: bobzinn@metrolink.com Third-party marks and brands are property of their respective holders.