Lindows.com Inc. unveiled today the KooBox for Kids ( www.koobox.com/indexKIDS.html ), an all-in-one computer solution starting at $489 designed especially for children by providing unsurpassed Internet safety and affordability, as well as a fun, educational, and welcoming experience for all ages.

KooBox for Kids features LindowsKids, a child-specific version of LindowsOS 4.0 that comes complete with a year of SurfSafe (www.lindows.com/surfsafe) to block objectionable content. LindowsKids also includes educational software, as well as a colorful and interactive desktop theme. The themes are complete with icons, graphics, and sounds that are appealing to children, and can be updated as the child grows older, making the KooBox for Kids a long-term investment.

KooBox for Kids systems ship with a wide range of pre-loaded applications, which include a web browser, full office suite, email utility, multimedia tools, and other software to make this computer appropriate for children of all ages. Also included is an instant messenger for Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, and ICQ users. More kid-friendly software is ready to install with one click from www.lindows.com/aisles/lindowskids, and any additional software needs are fulfilled with the included membership for one full year to the Click-N-Run Warehouse (www.lindows.com/cnr). The Warehouse currently offers more than 1,800 additional software titles available for immediate download with a single click of the mouse, ideal for children.

SurfSafe is an unsurpassed web and email filtering program that protects children from adult content. SurfSafe differs from other web filters in that it is integrated into the operating system, offering the tightest security possible. With daily updates of offensive sites, intuitive filters, full compatibility with all types of Internet connections, and no additional configuration or software required, SurfSafe provides an unsurpassed level of protection. A comparison of SurfSafe with other common parental controls is available at www.lindows.com/surfsafe_compare .

"In this technologically advanced world, it's beneficial for children to be as comfortable as possible with computers," said Michael Robertson, chief executive officer of Lindows.com. "At the same time, it's equally essential that parents be able to protect their children from objectionable content. LindowsKids addresses these needs where other companies do not."

KooBox for Kids computers including a 14" flat panel monitor, speakers, keyboard, and mouse start at $489, and can be customized according to individual needs. A full list of technical specifications is available at www.koobox.com/indexSPECS.html, and configurable options are at www.koobox.com/indexBUY.html .

LindowsKids includes all the capabilities and functionality of the standard LindowsOS 4.0. The operating system features Plug & Play support, multimedia tutorials and an intuitive design. Information on LindowsOS 4.0 is available at www.lindows.com/40 .

The desktop theme for LindowsKids can also be loaded onto an existing LindowsOS computer system by downloading from the Click-N-Run Warehouse (www.lindows.com/cnr) at no charge for members, or at a non-members price of $9.95. SurfSafe subscriptions are available separately at www.lindows.com/buy.

Kids Koobox comes with a limited 90-day warranty, and software support through support.lindows.com. A premium system support option is available for $59 a year, including 24/7 access to a toll-free helpline, and on-site, next-day repairs. Details are available at www.koobox.com/indexSUPPORT.html.

Builders who are interested in shipping computer systems pre-loaded with LindowsKids can find details about the Builder program at www.lindows.com/builders.

To stay up-to-date on all Lindows.com happenings, visit www.lindows.com/mailings.

About Lindows.com

Lindows.com gives consumers the world's most affordable choice in software, focusing on complete ease-of-use and reliability. LindowsOS is an intuitive operating system that allows the installation of hundreds of applications from the Click-N-Run (TM) Warehouse (www.lindows.com/cnr) with just one click. LindowsOS can be experienced on LindowsOS Certified Computers (www.lindows.com/pc), or ordered directly from www.lindows.com/40. Lindows products are also available at Walmart.com (www.lindows.com/walmart), at Fry's Electronics stores, and through TigerDirect.com (www.lindows.com/tigerdirect), as well as from additional resellers listed at www.lindows.com/featured. LindowsOS 4.0 now offers a complete suite of office software, as well as protection from spam, viruses, and objectionable-content websites through add-on paks (www.lindows.com/addons). Those who are interested in becoming authorized resellers of LindowsOS should visit www.lindows.com/reseller or www.lindows.com/builder if interested in selling computers pre-loaded with LindowsOS. LindowsOS is currently offered in English (www.lindows.com/40), Spanish (www.lindows.com/espanol) and Japanese (www.lindows.com/edge).