LINUX COMMUNITY RENEWS ITS COMMITMENT TO SUN'S STAROFFICE 5.2 SUITELINUX COMMUNITY RENEWS ITS COMMITMENT TO SUN'S STAROFFICE 5.2 SUITEStarOffice software builds on its position as the number one office productivity suite for LinuxPALO ALTO, Calif. -- July 11, 2000 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced that leading Linux companies have signed agreements to redistribute StarOffice 5.2 software, a powerful, full-featured, multi-platform office productivity suite. The latest release builds upon Sun's vision to deliver high quality, no-cost office productivity software to users of the Solaris operating environment, Linux and Windows operating systems. Caldera Systems, Inc., Red Hat, TurboLinux Corp., SuSe, MandrakeSoft, Conectiva Inc., Definite Software PLC, Stormix Technologies Inc., MacMillan, and Easy Information Technology GMBH are just a few of the companies that have signed redistribution agreements. (For complete quote reference sheet, visit http://sun.com/products/staroffice/5.2/partnerquotes.html) "We are thrilled that so many users have made StarOffice the top office productivity suite on Linux and that so many Linux companies have made a commitment to fully support the redistribution and co-package the StarOffice 5.2 software," said Tony Hampel, director of marketing Webtop and Application Software for Sun Microsystems. "By partnering with these companies, we are now able to more quickly deliver our powerful, low-cost office suite directly to Linux users that need an easy-to use office productivity suite." "We look forward to providing Sun's newest version of StarOffice software to our user community," said Paul McNamara, Vice President of Products and Platforms, Red Hat, Inc. "The availability of quality applications, like StarOffice software with Red Hat Linux only serves to further validate the platform for clients as well as servers." "OpenLinux users will really benefit from the over 200 new and enhanced features that have been designed to simplify our customers user experience," said Dean Taylor, vice president of marketing for Caldera Systems, Inc. "Sun has improved StarOffice software reliability, stability, and performance, and we are delighted to be partnering with them to deliver it to the Linux community." "SuSe is a Linux solutions provider that helps consumers, small to medium- sized businesses, corporations, government agencies and educators around the world make informed decisions when purchasing computer technology," said Roland Dyroff, SuSe CEO. "We're pleased to be working with Sun in delivering the popular StarOffice software suite to our customers." "TurboLinux is known for its excellence in internationalization initiatives for Linux" said Bill Peterson, Director of Marketing, TurboLinux, Corp. "Partnering with Sun to distribute multiple language versions of the StarOffice 5.2 software productivity suite is another example of our commitment to provide best-of-breed Linux products on a worldwide basis." "Here in Germany we have seen StarOffice software improve and mature over many years to the reliable and stable product it is today," said Bernd Schumacher, CEO, Easy Information Technology GMBH. " Our plan is to distribute StarOffice software on Linux and other supported operating systems." "As long time supporters of StarOffice software on Linux, MandrakeSoft is excited to redistribute Sun's newest release of the software. We believe this to be the most feature rich and robust version yet," said Jean-Brice Demoulin, Software marketing manager, MandrakeSoft, a leading Linux publisher. "Stormix Technologies is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement to redistribute Sun's latest version of StarOffice software," said David Talmor, founder and CEO of Stormix Technologies Inc. "Our goal is to offer Stormix customers the best application software available on the Linux operating system." "Since Sun's acquisition of StarDivision, StarOffice software keeps getting better,"said Sandro Henrique, CEO, Conectiva Inc. "The release of StarOffice 5.2 software endorses this view, we are looking forward to distributing the Linux version to our customers." "We are extremely excited to be partnering with Sun to deliver the newest version of StarOffice software. Version 5.2 is truly a leap forward, and will continue to be a driving force in the adoption and support of Linux," said Brian Teeman, Director, Definite Software PLC. "The market for office productivity software is excellent, and Macmillan is delighted by Sun's support of the Linux community," commented Doug Guendel, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pearson PTG. "Given that Macmillan is the exclusive distributor of Linux-Mandrake in the English language, we are particularly pleased to be one of the first companies to offer StarOffice 5.2 software embedded in our latest Linux software products." About StarOfficeStarOffice 5.2 software is a powerful, full-featured, multi-platform office productivity suite that includes 200 new and enhanced features, including reduced file sizes, full online help and written documentation, a complete database engine on all major platforms, graphics power enhancements, and introduction of XML as a file format.For complete information about features, distribution methods, educational and support services, visit www.sun.com/staroffice. 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