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Caldera Systems and Tarantella Join Forces to Deliver Linux Web Application Server

New OpenLinux eServer and Tarantella Express Bundle Enables Cross Platform Web Access to Applications

OREM, UT and SANTA CRUZ, CA (July 18, 2000) - Caldera Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALD), and Tarantella, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOC), today announced the first bundling of Tarantella web-enabling software in the Linux space. The exploding Linux market can now benefit from the powerful Web-enabling capabilities of Tarantella software. This solution, Caldera OpenLinux Application Server with Tarantella, provides centralized management and deployment of applications on a fast, stable and low-cost platform simplifying IT responsibilities while reducing business costs.

OpenLinux Application Server enables authorized users with a Java technology-enabled browser to run existing Windows, Linux and UNIX applications through the company's local area network or remotely through the Internet - even on a dial-up connection. In addition, companies can instantly deliver new Web-based and existing legacy applications to their users without code rewrites.

"Much of IDCs research has shown that Linux is finding a home supporting Web and network infrastructure in many organizations," said Dan Kusnetzky, vice president for system software research for IDC. "The combination of SCO's virtual user interface serverware, Tarantella, and Caldera's OpenLinux eServer allows organizations to take that one step further. Now users will be able to access applications running on Windows, UNIX or Linux as easily as the new Web-based applications."

"I know many companies who want to keep their existing infrastructure in place and yet take advantage of the low-cost, stability and reliability of OpenLinux. This specialized server allows them to do just that," said Ransom Love, president and CEO for Caldera Systems, Inc.

"I can't think of a better way to leverage your existing infrastructure than using Tarantella on OpenLinux to make applications running on multiple servers available to your employees or customers through a single Web-enabled client."

"We're pleased to team up with Caldera to promote Tarantella Express on OpenLinux eServer in a totally integrated package," said Mike Orr, president of Tarantella, Inc. "We see a lot of synergy between Tarantella software and OpenLinux eServer. This bundle provides Caldera's expanding reseller channel with a powerful application server platform to offer their customers, and makes it easier to deploy their customized solutions."

Availability

Caldera OpenLinux Application Server with Tarantella includes five user licenses. Businesses may purchase additional licenses providing application access for up to 45 concurrent users per server. Enterprises requiring more than 45 concurrent users may purchase or upgrade to Tarantella Enterprise II.

OpenLinux Application Server is available July 20th. To purchase the solution, dial 1-888-GoLinux or e-mail sales@calderasystems.com or call Tech Data at 1-800-237-8931 (TD part number 404161).

Caldera and Tarantella, Inc. are demonstrating OpenLinux Application Server on Caldera's 12-city OpenLinux Power Solutions Tour 2000 across the U.S. and Canada, finishing in Dallas, TX on July 27th.

Caldera Systems, Inc.

Caldera Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALD) is a "Linux for eBusiness" technology leader in developing and marketing successful Linux-based business solutions, including its award-winning OpenLinux, NetWare for Linux, Linux technical training, certification and support-with free 30-day phone support and on-site consulting. Caldera OpenLearning Providers offer exceptional distribution-neutral Linux training and certification based on Linux Professional Institute (LPI) certification standards. Caldera Systems supports the open source community and is a leader in, and advocate of Linux Standard Base (LSB) and LPI.

Caldera, Inc. was founded in 1994. Caldera Systems, Inc. was created in 1998 to develop Linux-based business solutions. Based in Orem, UT, Caldera Systems has offices and 800+ resellers worldwide. For more information, see www.calderasystems.com or in the US call 888-GO-Linux (888-465-4689).

About Tarantella, Inc.

Tarantella, Inc. is wholly owned subsidiary of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc., which provides enabling technologies connecting clients, server-based applications, and networks. The Tarantella product line includes Tarantella Enterprise II for large companies and organizations, Tarantella Express for workgroup and departmental environments, and Tarantella ASP Edition for Application Service Providers. Tarantella products provide access to Windows, mainframe, Linux and UNIX applications, are available today for all popular RISC and Intel processor-based UNIX servers and selected Linux servers. For more information, see www.tarantella.com.

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