Hong Kong - ShaoLin Microsystems Limited, a Linux-based systems and solutions developer, today announced that ShaoLin Aptus will support the soon released UnitedLinux. The general release of UnitedLinux is expected to be publicly available in open by the end of Q4 2002. ShaoLin is supportive of the industry efforts to develop a business-focus Linux for the enterprise. "In cooperation with The SCO Group, ShaoLin Microsystems will continue to provide solutions to further expand Linux-based file systems, software, and network management solutions."said David Chow, Managing Director of ShaoLin Microsystems. ShaoLin Aptus, a simplified and fit client network architecture-based Linux desktop deployment and management solution, enables to turn a fat client PC network into a "Fit Client" network, a powerful hybrid combining the central management and reliability of thin clients with the performance and flexibility of fat client PC's. As a cluster-like network, ShaoLin Aptus enables to manage configuration files, utilize shared system resources, and creates central management and data consistency across all workstations. UnitedLinux will leverage the collective resources of the founding companies, with the end result designed to provide an unprecedented Linux business infrastructure and product. With this business focus, the UnitedLinux incorporates features that make it ready for the global enterprise. UnitedLinux will be compliant with LSB and Li18nux, and will be available in English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, German, French, and Hungarian.