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A: Indrema Corporation designs, markets and sellsconsumer electronics and Open Source system software for digital home entertainment.Founded in January 2000, Indrema believes that all operating system softwaremust evolve in an Open Source manner, where application software may remainproprietary. Currently, Indrema is developing a new distribution of theLinux operating system specifically designed for TV and HDTV applications.Indrema consumer electronics products will offer digital audio, video,Internet, and next-generation 3D gaming features for the Open Source platform.

Q: What is the Indrema Entertainment System (IES)?
A : The Indrema Entertainment System (IES) is the ultimategaming and home entertainment platform. IES consoles offer consumersa blend of next-generation 3D games, digital audio and DVD applications,and high-speed Internet access through their television. In additionto fast, high-performance games, consumers can take advantage of powerfulIES applications like the Indrema Personal TV system, Personal Music system,and the industry standard Mozilla Web Browser. The operating softwareof the IES is based upon an Open Source system kernel and graphics engine,allowing developers to take full advantage of the architecture. The IEShardware architecture is an enhanced version of the x86 core memory designwith a modular AGP 4x graphics interface, which allows the user to replacethe GPU via a removable Slide Bay mechanism.

Q: Is Indrema a public company?
A: No, Indrema is a privately held corporation.

Q: How is Indrema funded?
A: Indrema is funded by private angel investors.

Q: Where is Indrema located?
A: Indrema is headquartered in Alameda, California.

Q: Who are the Indrema executives?
A: John T. Gildred, founder and CEO
Eric A. Rutter, directorof operations
Thomas A. Duffy, directorof sales

Q: What jobs are available at Indrema?
A: We will be posting information on position availabilityat Indrema on the Indrema.com website very soon. Currently you can submityour resume to career@indrema.com and wewill review it and respond if a fit is apparent.

- A PARTNERSHIP WITH DEVELOPERS -

Q: What type of support will Indrema offer gamedevelopers?
A: Indrema is committed to forming close partnershipswith both independent developers and game development companies. Through its business model, the company aims to remove the barrier of entryfor all developers and dramatically change the rules of console game development. While other companies keep operating systems proprietary and offer developersminimal support, Indrema gives developers ready access to its operatingsystem, as well as free software development kits (SDKs) and guidance andsupport from a community of peers called the Indrema Developer Network(IDN). Indrema?s partnerships with developers will lead to more games,better games and more choice for the gamer, thereby expanding the gamingmarket with rich new content offerings.

Q: What exactly is the Indrema Developer Network(IDN)?
A: The IDN (http//:www.idn.indrema.com), whichofficially launches October 15, offers developers a "one-stop shop" tobuild games for the Indrema system. On the IDN, developers will beable to: determine the IES hardware specifications and findout what is "under the hood"; download their free SDKs; share ideas, questions,and information with fellow developers; create new software developmentprojects and either share the information or keep it proprietary; and applyfor certification on the IES platform.

Q: How can I become an Indrema developer?
A: A person or organization can register as anIndrema Software Developer (ISD) today by sending an email to develop@indrema.comand requesting ISD status. This will notify the appropriate representativeat Indrema, who will contact you with more information and to discuss opportunities.Alternatively, developers can register online on the Indrema website (http://www.indrema.com)and, after October 15, on the IDN (http//:www.idn.indrema.com).

Q: How do Indrema games get certified?
A: All software products that run on the IES mustpass Indrema Certification. Certification will be designed for speed andsimplicity, and require certain memory, security, zero-configuration andperformance standards compliance. Certification fees will be standardizedon a per unit sales metric. The result will be a very low barrier to entryfor any new Indrema developer.

Q: Can a developer release freeware for IES?
A: Yes, there will be an Indrema Certificationprogram for freeware. Freeware certification will not require a per unitcertification fee.

Q: Does Indrema offer help in porting titles tothe IES?
A: Yes, Indrema can offer porting support.

- THE PRODUCT -

Q: What features will the first IES product include?
A: The L600 is the first in a series of IES products,offering next-generation 3D game performance and high-speed Internet accessfor online gaming, MP3 downloading and full-featured Web browsing. Additional high-end products on the IES platform will be available in thefuture.

Q: When will the L600 be available to purchase?
A: We expect to launch the L600 in spring 2001.

Q: How much will the L600 cost?
A: We anticipate a retail price of $299.


Q: What software capabilities will the L600 includeright out of the box?
A: The L600 software applications of the L600 include: the Indrema MP3 Personal Music System, the Mozilla Web Browser and EmailSystem, and a major game title to be announced at a later date.

Q: How many games will be available for the L600and later IES models?
A: Indrema anticipates that there will be approximately30 titles available for the IES at the time of the L600 product launchin spring 2001. After launch, Indrema will continue to recruit andencourage developers to build more games, with a goal of an additional20x more developers by the end of the year. By targeting both individualdevelopers and companies, Indrema aims to enlarge the gaming market andensure more, better, and faster games for the consumer.

Q: Which games and other applications will be availablefor the L600 and later IES models?
A: Indrema will make specific game and developerannouncements closer to the spring 2001 launch of the L600. Indremais committed to providing consumers with the hottest games currently available,as well as exciting new games. Indrema also anticipates several excitingIES applications for video and music entertainment in 2001 from multipledevelopers.

Q: How are software titles distributed for IES?
A: Software titles can be purchased in one of twoformats: DVD disk or download pack. Indrema software titles can be purchasein a DVD disk format at your local video game retailer. Also, Indrema softwarecan be purchased as a download pack via the online software channel whereusers can browse and select from the hottest Indrema titles and downloadthem right into their IES. Download packs are registered to each IES console,but can be easily transferred to another console. This system offers avery powerful distribution channel, while allowing for flexible usage betweenconsole units.

Q: Will IES support DVD playback?
A: Yes, the IES platform will support DVD playbackin all models. The L600 will have progressive-scan DVD playback capabilities.

Q: What can you do with the high speed InternetPort on the IES?
A: Just about anything. Indrema will offer onlinegaming support, high-speed Web browsing, and the Internet Video Channels(IVC) in the standard package. The IVC system allows Personal TV to searchmore than just TV listings for content, as it can scan online content partnersites for additional near-DVD quality programming stored in massive videolibraries. This content can be scanned for content matching the user preferencesand downloaded for viewing later through the Personal TV menu. Many moreapplications for the high speed Internet Port are possible; it's reallyup to the Indrema developer's imagination.

Q: Will the IES platform also include a 56K modem?
A: The IES platform will support a dialup Internetconnection. For the L600, a 56K modem will be available as a separateadd-on.

Q: Will the IES support cable and DSL modem Internetconnections?
A: Yes, connectivity to cable modem and DSL modemis available via the 10/100Mbps Ethernet port.

Q: Will the IES require a special Internet ServiceProvider?
A: No, the IES is designed to work with any standardISP. America Online customers must be using a standard ISP connection overPPP dialup.

Q: What are the upgrade capabilities of the IESgraphics subsystem?
A: The IES graphics subsystem can be upgraded viaan externally accessible GPU Slide Bay which allows the user to removethe GPU component and replace it with a next generation GPU product. Indremaestimates that future-generation GPU Slide Bay products will be availablein 2001 for between $50 and $100 from multiple vendors.

Q: Explain the digital audio surround system ofthe L600.
A: The L600 will have a two-channel analog leftand right and a multi-channel digital audio output for digital surroundsound. This will allow any game developed using the OpenAL 3D positionalaudio API to benefit from Dolby Digital surround output on the IES. Detailsof availability of four-channel digital surround on the L600 model willbe announced at a later date.

Q: Will IES support HDTV?
A: Yes. IES will support HDTV output at resolutionsup to 1080i (interlaced) via component video connections. IES will alsosupport HDTV input/output via IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connections in futureproducts.

Q: Explain the software architecture of the IES.
A: The software architecture of the IES is composedof three layers. The first is the driver level, which handles direct hardwareinterfaces with limited Open Source support. The second is the API supportlevel, which offers an Open Source implementation of the IES compliantAPIs. The last layer is the application level, which includes Open Sourceapplication components such as the embedded Mozilla Web Browser, as wellas proprietary applications such as the Indrema Personal TV system or PersonalMusic system. Additionally, other third party applications can be purchasedseparately.

Q: What standard APIs are supported on Indrema?
A: All development APIs for the IES platform willhave Open Source sample implementations with no licensing fees, exceptfor the Xtrema navigation API, which will be licensed by Indrema. The IESplatform APIs are as follows: OpenStream for video and multimedia control,Mesa3D for 3D graphics control, OpenAL for 3D audio control and Xtremafor user navigation. The Xtrema API is compatible with the X windows systemcomponents necessary to support the DRI, which allows for existing X windowsapplications to support Xtrema with little or no modification.

Q: How will CSS, SDMI and other copy protectionsystems work with Open Source?
A: The OpenStream architecture will allow for hooksinto the API for driver level abstraction of commands. That will allowan OpenStream command to pass through to the CSS, SDMI or other handler,which will not be Open Source. This system ensures that no programmaticaccess to decrypted content will be possible in the IES.

- LINUX AND OPEN SOURCE -

Q: Why Linux?
A: Flexibility - The Linux kernel source code isavailable to the public under the GNU Public License, which allows foranyone to participate in the global coordinated effort of continuouslyimproving this powerful operating system standard, in a managed project.

Reliability - As a widely tested Open Source product,the Linux kernel is extremely stable. The implementation of preemptivemultitasking and protected memory allow for the IES to more efficientlyand reliably manage system resources during several simultaneous operations.

Economy - As an Open Source development platform Linuxis a very affordable target OS for any application developer, which allowsjust about anyone to become an IES developer with little more than a PC.

Q: Why Open Source?
A: Linux is one of the best examples of the powerof Open Source. Collaborative, networked development is a new model ofsoftware development made possible by the Internet. The full power of thiscollaborative method can only be realized when the source code to softwareis freely shared among developers.

Open Source accelerates the development process. It breaksdown the barriers between developers and users, and removes obstacles indeveloper-to-developer communication. In today's Internet economy, thesekinds of accelerators have become not just a business advantage, but abusiness necessity.

Indrema acknowledges the high cost of today?s game development.We are working to establish a more efficient and cost effective methodfor software development on the IES through standards support and OpenSource availability. Quality assurance and high performance are top priority.But it is through the use of common open standards for development andthe advancement of these standards in the Open Source community that willprovide a new computing platform to serve the home entertainment industryfor many years to come.

Q: What is DV Linux?
A: DV Linux is an Open Source distribution of theLinux operating system specifically designed for consumer electronics - that is, digital multimedia applications targeted at the television asthe default view port. Indrema has partnered with Red Hat to initiallymanage the development of the DV Linux distribution. Open Sourcetechnologies such as Mesa 3D and OpenStream will be included in the DVLinux distribution. A streamlined X windows compatible display interfacewill allow for display of high performance graphics without the UI overheadof the desktop Linux implementations.

Q: What is OpenStream?
A: OpenStream is a new Open Source architecturefor full-featured video and multimedia on Linux. It is designed to workin conjunction with the Direct Rendering Infrastructure (DRI). However,it does not offer a 3D graphics API; Mesa 3D does that best.

OpenStream offers a speed-optimized pipeline for videorendering and manipulation, plug-in architecture for CODECs and effects,driver interface for hardware accelerators for MPEG2 encode/decoding andfuture standards, multiple video streams, and supports the X windows standard.In short, it is intended to be the video architecture of choice for openstandards development.

Q: Exactly what parts of IES are Open Source?
A: All driver level code, API implementations andkernel code is Open Source. The only exceptions are components of drivers,which must be preserved in a binary library file for security or copy protectionintegrity and the Xtrema API implementation. Some application componentssuch as the Gecko HTML rendering engine and Necko transport engine arealso Open Source. Many application components of the IES, such as the personalvideo system, will not be Open Source.


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