Coollinux Operating System Increases Flexibility of Leading Internet Appliances

Coollogic Inc. announced today that it will license its Java-based, embedded Linux operating system to Acer for its family of Internet Appliance (IA) products. The partnership strengthens Acer's overall IA strategy from a software-enabling perspective and allows for secure e-commerce and e-marketing activities. Coollinux is customized for Acer and supports multiple languages, enabling the company to move quickly into the global IA market. The worldwide information appliance market is projected to grow to 89 million units with a value of $17.4 billion. Coollogic Inc. is a leading developer of Linux/Java-based Internet appliance software and offers turnkey packages including powerful software, reliable hardware, and services.