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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/>


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