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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Terry MacEwen TeamLinux | explore 937.427.5377 tmacewen@team-linux.com Jeff Hooper Ackermann Public Relations & Marketing 865.584.0550 jhooper@ackermannpr.com TeamLinux / Explore Rolls Out New Complete Interactive Kiosk Product Line Six new models incorporate advanced technology to support diverse applications DAYTON, OHIO (May 8, 2001) - TeamLinux | explore (the former Gem City Kiosk Division and internationally-recognized designers from the NCR Design Center), an internationally recognized leader in the design, development, manufacturing, and support of Web-enabled interactive kiosks, announces the immediate availability of a complete product line including six new units. Ranging in suggested base price from $1,499 to $6,500, the kiosks are designed for a wide variety of business environments and offer a selection of optional feature packages to suit the multimedia and transactional needs of users. "Today's full line announcement is the product of our expert design and development team members, many of whom have shaped today's kiosk industry. We have responded to our customers' needs for world-class kiosk solutions meeting increasing consumer demand for self-service, 7x24 interactive tools," says Dan Maher, TeamLinux chairman and chief executive officer. "This standard, yet easily customizable product line allows our customers to rapidly deploy new programs that respond to changing market opportunities." TeamLinux | explore's new line incorporates the most requested computer and networking technologies with rugged enclosures and advanced interactivity options. TeamLinux | explore's standard kiosks are designed for easy customization enhancing merchandising and brand identity. The TeamLinux | explore's new kiosk line incorporates multiple performance and peripheral options including touch screens, printers, magnetic card devices, modems, keyboard and pointing devices, videoconferencing capabilities, and wireless connectivity. All models are customizable to maximize branding opportunities and to accommodate a variety of functions and are available in casework, metal and plastic finishes. All units are designed for easy service access and are upgradeable as new functionality is required. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Team Linux / Explore (the former Gem City Kiosk Division and world-class designers from the NCR Design Center) has designed and deployed over 10,000 information and transaction kiosks since 1993. has designed and deployed over 10,000 information and transaction kiosks since 1993. We offer complete programs including design, rapid prototyping, development, certification, manufacture with ISO 9000 certified partners, and deployment, from individual units to large-scale rollouts. We offer a complete line of standard kiosks customizable to enhance our customers' brands and end-users' experiences. We support our customers and protect their investment through help desk, spare parts provisioning, rapid worldwide field service, and cost-effective kiosk upgrade programs. Our designers have won over 100 international design awards and are highly experienced in the rigors of field-based development, custom manufacturing of interactive products and global deployment. Our multidisciplinary development specialists include: highly regarded industrial designers; cognitive and mechanical engineers; hardware, software and network specialists; and graphic designers. We employ open source and traditional operating systems, integrating them with leading edge, best in class technologies to deliver a complete end-to-end solution for our clients. TeamLinux | explore's diverse kiosk clientele includes leaders in the financial, retail, hospitality, transportation, government, telecommunications, entertainment and general merchandising sectors. Our customers and major strategic alliances include Sears, Nordstrom, Blockbuster Video, NCR, Xerox Connect, North Communications, Muze, ELO, Dell and others. Full specifications and pictures of the product line are available on the TeamLinux | Explore website at <http://www.team-linux.com/> # # # All trademarks and registered trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.