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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


LINEO AND MOTOROLA JOIN FORCES TO BRING EMBEDDED LINUX TRAINING TO
PROFESSIONALS

New Training Services Provide Additional Resources For
Embedded Linux Developers


LINDON, Utah-May 16, 2001-Lineo,=D4 Inc., a leading innovator in embedded
systems, real-time and high availability solutions and Motorola Computer
Group, business unit of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and the world's leading
supplier of embedded computing platforms for original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs), today announced a formation of a formal
agreement to cooperate in delivering training courses for developers,
focusing on all areas of embedded Linux=AE, including uClinux=99 and
real-time operating systems. The initial course will concentrate on
uClinux, a micro version of the popular Linux operating system that is
commonly used in embedded devices. The course will also teach the
basic characteristics of Linux that make Linux well suited for use in
embedded environments.

"Working with Motorola allows Lineo to rapidly extend its established
training programs," said Richard Larsen, senior vice president of sales,
marketing and services, Lineo, Inc. "These training courses enable embedded
Linux developers to quickly understand and implement embedded Linux
technologies in their target systems as well as make more informed
decisions concerning future development platforms."

"Through this collaboration with Lineo, developers can have hands-on
access to high quality, professional training designed to increase
their skills in the field of embedded development with Linux," said
Dan Greening, manager of worldwide technical product training,
Motorola Computer Group. "Motorola is dedicated to bringing in-depth
technical training programs such as Lineo's Linux curriculums to the
embedded market. This will provide the necessary additional
educational resources for Linux developers worldwide."


Pricing and Information
The three-day training course will be taught at the Lineo Embedded Systems
Center in San Mateo and will begin June 5. For more information regarding
registration, pricing and course content, contact Lineo at 
http://www.lineo.com/education, via email at education@lineo.com or by
phone at 801.426.5001.

About Lineo, Inc.
Lineo, Inc. provides embedded systems, real time and high availability
solutions that include software, hardware reference designs and
professional services. Lineo's solutions allow OEMs to create devices
and systems that interact with the Internet while helping OEMs to
reduce system requirements, per-unit costs and time-to-market. The
company's key product lines include:
Embedix=99 (embedded Linux system software), uClinux=99 (embedded
Linux for MMU-less processors), SecureEdge=99 (Linux-based Internet
appliances including VPN Internet routers, firewalls and network
attached storage), RTXC=99 (general purpose and DSP real-time
operating system), BeaconSuite=99 (x86 development toolkit) and
Availix=99 (mission-critical high availability Linux cluster
solutions).  Contact Lineo at http://www.lineo.com, via e-mail to
info@lineo.com or by calling (801) 426-5001.

About Motorola
Motorola Computer Group (MCG) is a business unit of the Motorola
Integrated Electronic Systems Sector (IESS). MCG is the world's
leading supplier of B2B embedded computing platforms for
telecommunications, network storage, imaging, medical equipment, and
semiconductor production and test equipment applications, with core
competencies in services and training, design, manufacturing, and
systems integration capabilities. IESS is a leading provider of
advanced electronic products and systems for customers integrating
electronics into their products. Motorola IESS solutions provide the
brains - the DigitalDNA=99-that make electronic systems simpler,
safer, smarter and more synchronized. www.motorola.com/computer.

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated
communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions.  Sales in
2000 were $37.6 billion. www.motorola.com

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Press Only, Contact:
Amber Hunter
Lineo, Inc.
801.426.5001 ext. 363
amber.hunter@lineo.com

Shannon Reid
Motorola Computer Group
602.437.6701
shannon.reid@motorola.com