Turbolinux Launches Live Internet TV Show on Atto Odoroku in Japan

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2006--

The Weekly Show Entitled ``Turbolinux Penguin Channel'' is the First of Its Kind in Japan and Features Questions from PC Users, Answers from Experts and Cutting-Edge IT Information Viewers Can Use

Turbolinux, a global provider of Linux solutions, has launched a live Internet TV show called "Turbolinux Penguin Channel" on Atto Odoroku Web broadcasting station on January 18.

Every Wednesday at 7 p.m., PC users can tune into Atto Odoroku Web broadcasting station to hear renowned dubbing artist and narrator, Yutaka Mizushima, lead a fast-paced discussion about IT and ways to improve the PC experience.

Popular TV actor, Megumi Fukushita, will be a regular guest on the show. Fukushita's fresh and engaging personality contributes to the show's non-traditional and entertaining approach to IT. Joining Mizushima and Fukushita will be Turbolinux employees, users, partners, Turbo-CEs (certified engineers) and Turbo-CIs (certified instructors).

Every level of PC users -- beginners to advanced -- will enjoy this live Web program because it will answer critical questions in real-time from real PC users in a fun and engaging way. The program is based on viewer participation, making it an exciting and relevant way to get the most up-to-date IT information.

The live Internet broadcasting show airs at 7 p.m. every Wednesday.

Program Details:

-- Show name: "Turbolinux Penguin Channel"

-- Broadcast time: 7 p.m. every Wednesday

-- URL of Internet broadcasting station: Atto Odoroku Web broadcasting station http://tandm.tv/top.html

-- New Web show list guide: http://tandm.tv/servlet/tandmtv.Page?page=turbo.html

About Turbolinux, Inc.

Turbolinux develops and sells the leading Linux OS for distribution in Asia-Pacific. The operating system is optimized to run on a wide range of hardware platforms, including Intel-based servers and IBM mainframes. Turbolinux, with headquarters in Japan, plays a major role in developing Linux systems for the Japanese market, including Japanese and Chinese language "double-byte" text support. More than half of Turbolinux's staff is dedicated to Linux engineering development and support, providing expert support and custom application development services that go beyond Japanese localization issues. Turbolinux works extensively with standards bodies and partners to ensure certification and software compatibility in all business environments. For more information, visit www.turbolinux.com.