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Release Date: June 10, 2004

Xandros Open Circulation Desktop Operating System Becomes First Linux Distribution to Offer Opera as Default Browser

By Opera Software ASA
June 10, 2004

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Xandros, the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions, and Opera Software today announced that the new Open Circulation Edition of the Xandros Desktop operating system (OS) will be the first Linux desktop distribution to offer Opera as the default browser. The freely distributable OS offers the unique Xandros desktop Linux experience to millions of users around the world.

PR9.NET June 10, 2004 - "Undoubtedly the browser is the most used application on computers today, and Opera has long been considered a leading innovator in browser technology," said Dr. Frederick H. Berenstein, Xandros Chairman and CTO. "Opera offers remarkable speed and unique features beautifully coded in a small package that adheres to Web standards."

"We've all seen the rave reviews about how Xandros finally delivers on the promise of Linux to provide a compelling alternative to Microsoft's Windows," says Jon S. von Tetzchner, Opera co-founder and CEO. "Together with Opera, the Xandros Open Circulation Desktop will excite millions around the world and demonstrate what is possible today using the very best in computing technologies."

Starting today, the Open Circulation Desktop OS can be freely downloaded from the Xandros web site. For details and download links, please visit Xandros

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Contact Information of Opera Software ASA

Phone	+47 24 16 42 14
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Address	Opera Software ASA Waldemar Thranes gate 98 NO-0175 OSLO NORWAY

About Xandros

Founded in 2001 with headquarters in New York and research and development facilities in Ottawa, Xandros, Inc. is the leading developer of easy-to-use Linux solutions targeting home and enterprise markets. Xandros pioneered a low-cost alternative operating system that provides seamless compatibility with Microsoft Windows programs and networks.

About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA is an industry leader in the development of Web browser technology, targeting the desktop, smartphone, PDA, Home Media and vertical markets. Partners include companies such as IBM, Nokia, Sony, Motorola, Adobe, Macromedia, Symbian, Canal+ Technologies, Sony Ericsson, Kyocera, Sharp, Motorola Metroworks, MontaVista Software, BenQ, Sendo and AMD. The Opera browser has received international recognition from users, industry experts and media for being faster, smaller and more standards-compliant than other browsers.

Opera's browser technology is cross-platform and modular, and currently available on the following operating systems: Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Symbian OS, QNX, TRON, FreeBSD, Solaris and Mediahighway.

Opera Software ASA is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with development centers in Linkoping and Gothenburg, Sweden. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA.