From:	 Live Leer <live@opera.com>
To:	 Linux <lwn@lwn.net>
Subject: Sharp Goes for Opera in Embedded Software Solution
Date:	 Mon, 5 Nov 2001 14:30:11 +0100

Sharp Goes for Opera in Embedded Software Solution

"Embedix Plus PDA" Brings Software from Lineo, Trolltech, Insignia
Solutions, and Opera Software to Sharp's Zaurus 

OSLO, Norway - November 5, 2001 - Opera Software today announced that Sharp
will use its Opera 5 for Linux Web browser in the Zaurus SL-5000D developer
unit. The Opera Web browser will be used as part of Lineo, Inc's powerful
software solution Embedix Plus PDA, launched at JavaOne in June this
year. Apart from Opera 5 for Linux, the Embedix Plus PDA solution contains
Lineo's Embedix Linux, Trolltech's Qt/Embedded and QT Palmtop graphical
user interfaces, and Insignia Solution's Jeode PDA Edition. 

The Zaurus SL-5000D is the first robust Linux/Java-based handheld from a
major consumer electronics manufacturer. 

"The fact that Sharp has chosen to go for a Linux/Java-based handheld is
very exciting," says Hakon Lie, CTO, Opera Software ASA. "The combination
of the quality products offered by the partners behind Lineo's Embedix Plus
PDA will make the Sharp Zaurus a very attractive platform for developers." 

Opera is the ideal Web browser choice for the embedded market, based on its
characteristics of being small, fast, and configurable while still
full-featured. The unique cross-platform core enables the browser to be
easily ported to other emerging platforms and simplifies overall
maintenance. 

"The combination of Sharp's new Zaurus with the Opera Web browser will
demonstrate the unique position we have achieved in the embedded market,"
says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software ASA "Opera's family of
browsers is now the natural browser of choice for information appliances
that strive to offer users the best Internet experience." 

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Opera Software 
Opera Software ASA is an industry leader in the development of Web browsers
for the desktop and device markets, partnering with companies such as IBM,
AMD, Symbian, Canal+ Technologies, Ericsson, and Lineo. The Opera browser
has received international recognition from end-users and the industry
press for being faster, smaller and more standards-compliant than other
browsers. Opera Software ASA is a privately held company headquartered in
Oslo, Norway. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com. 

Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of
Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of the core digital
technologies that are playing an integral role in shaping the next
generation of mobile computing products for consumer and business needs.
Since creating the Wizard electronic organizer in 1989, Sharp has led the
market in introducing innovative handheld computing products.  Sharp is
also the global leader in LCD technology, which is incorporated into
leading-edge LCD monitors and projectors.  From the small office/home
office (SOHO) to large corporate environments, Sharp provides a variety of
innovative, computer-related solutions designed to help increase
productivity while providing functionality to meet customer demand.
Dedicated to improving people's lives through the use of advanced
technology and a commitment to innovation, quality, value and design, Sharp
Electronics employs approximately 2,900 people nationwide to support its
more than 50 product lines. 


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 (embedded Linux system software), uClinux (embedded
Linux for MMU-less processors), SecureEdge (Linux-based Internet appliances
for secure networking), RTXC (general purpose and DSP real-time operating
system), BeaconSuite (x86 development toolkit) and Availix
(mission-critical high availability Linux cluster solutions). Contact Lineo
at www.lineo.com, via e-mail to info@lineo.com or by calling (801)
426-5001. 

Trolltech AS
Trolltech AS is the creator of Qt, a C++ cross-platform fully
object-oriented application framework that enables rapid building of
state-of-the-art GUI applications for Microsoft Windows, Unix and multiple
embedded Linux platforms. Qt has formed the basis of many successful
commercial applications worldwide, and was used to develop the open source,
KDE Linux desktop environment. Trolltech is headquartered in Oslo, Norway,
with offices in Brisbane, Australia, and Santa Clara, California. More
about Trolltech can be found on the World Wide Web at www.trolltech.com. 

Insignia Solutions
Insignia Solutions is the leading provider of accelerated Java software
solutions that dynamically optimize the use of available system
resources. Insignia's patent-pending Jeode virtual machine technologies are
licensed by such leading companies as BSQUARE Corporation (Nasdaq: BSQR),
Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ), Echelon Corporation (Nasdaq:
ELON), Fujtisu PC, Gemstar/TV Guide (Nasdaq: GMST), Intel Corporation
(Nasdaq: INTC), NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT),
Olivetti Lexikon, Philips Semiconductor (NYSE: PHG), Phoenix Technologies
(Nasdaq: PTEC), Quantum Corporation (NYSE: DSS, HDD), Siemens AG, Toshiba
Information Systems, Victor Data Systems (a subsidiary of JVC) and Wind
River Systems (Nasdaq: WIND). Insignia Solutions is publicly-held with
headquarters in Fremont, California, and its main R&D facilities in
High Wycombe, England. Sales and marketing departments are located in
Fremont and High Wycombe. For additional information on Insignia and its
products, call 800/848-7677 in the United States, +44 (0)1628 539 500 in
Europe, +81 3 5404 3440 in Japan or visit the company's website at 
http://www.insignia.com. 

Contacts at Opera Software ASA:

Pål A. Hvistendahl
Communications Manager  					
+47 99 72 43 31
pal@opera.com
					
Katherine Barrios
PR Manager Americas & Asia/Pacific
Kathy@opera.com