Durham, N.C. (February 16, 2005) - MBX (Motherboard Express) and Emu Software are joining forces to deliver the ultimate in high quality, value-packed and manageable Linux servers. Customers ordering Linux (Fedora Core or SuSE) servers from MBX to run Web, DNS, DHCP, Samba or Email services can have them shipped with Emu's NetDirector pre-loaded for the ultimate out of the box management experience.*

MBX offers a wide range of servers, from single P4 1U's to Quad Xeon 4U's as well as a broad selection of purpose-built application servers, from Web to File and Print to multi-purpose Small Business Servers. Emu Software's NetDirector Configuration Management System ensures that Systems Administrators spend less time making routine changes to their growing Linux server networks, and more time enhancing user productivity. And NetDirector provides IT Managers with the auditing, control and rollback features they require.

“We are very excited about this partnership with MBX,” said Paul Unbehagen, Emu's cofounder and Chief Technology Officer. “This arrangement makes it that much easier for our joint customers to deploy systems management for their growing Linux server networks. We have been extremely satisfied with the quality and value of the MBX servers we use, and their pre and post-sales support has been top notch.”

"We are proud to be the hardware manufacturer for the Emu NetDirector Server Manager Appliance and we look forward to offering our customers the ability to order the NetDirector agent pre-installed on our Linux servers,” said Jill Bellak, Vice President of Sales for MBX. "The NetDirector system fills an important niche in the Linux space by providing Enterprise-Class Configuration Management for Linux based applications. With this, more organizations are offered the ability to take advantage of Linux applications."

About MBX

MBX is an industry leader in the custom-built server and workstation market creating solutions of unparalleled quality. Our vision is to be the most respected server and system producer, consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers. MBX strives to support these products with incomparable service, including a 3-year warranty and toll free technical support, resulting in high customer loyalty. For more information please visit www.mbx.com or call 800.560.1195.

About Emu Software

Emu Software Inc. is dedicated to making the management of Linux easier and more robust so that more companies and organizations can do more with Linux. NetDirector currently supports Mandrake, Red Hat (Fedora and Enterprise) and SuSE Linux on x86 hardware. For more information, please visit www.emusoftware.com or call (919) 313 6429.

* NetDirector software license sold separately.

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