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DEVICESCAPE DELIVERS WI-FI FOR PALMONE'S LIFEDRIVE MOBILE MANAGER

Market-Leading WLAN Technology Key to Enabling Mobile Connectivity

BRISBANE , Calif. - May 18, 2005 - Devicescape Software, a leader in software for wireless devices, today announced that palmOne, Inc., a leader in handheld computing and communications solutions, has incorporated Devicescape's software into its new LifeDrive™ mobile manager, introduced today. As an integral component of LifeDrive, Devicescape's software provides Wi-Fi support, giving users the freedom to stay connected wirelessly in offices, hotels, airports and other hotspots. Powered by Devicescape, the LifeDrive mobile manager enables users to access the Internet whenever they are within range of a Wi-Fi connection.1

With this announcement, Devicescape now supports the Palm OS® operating system, adding to the company's broad range of system support capabilities. palmOne leveraged Devicescape's wireless software technology and extensive WLAN expertise to integrate a Wi-Fi client solution into the LifeDrive mobile manager. Additionally, because Devicescape's Wi-Fi software is used as a reference standard in the Wi-Fi Alliance's testbed, LifeDrive users are ensured of seamless interoperability.

"Customer expectations for connectivity and ease-of-use are always advancing in the fast-paced mobile solutions market," said Page Murray, palmOne vice president of marketing. "By leveraging Devicescape's technology and expertise, we are introducing a groundbreaking mobile device with well-integrated Wi-Fi capabilities that are interoperable and easy to use."

"Software providers with wireless expertise can help consumer electronics companies bring next-generation mobile devices to market on time," said David Fraser, CEO of Devicescape. "Working with palmOne to integrate our proven Wi-Fi technology into LifeDrive is an achievement for Devicescape and signifies our success in the consumer electronics market."

About the LifeDrive Mobile Manager from palmOne, Inc.

The LifeDrive mobile manager from palmOne is a new, category-defining product that allows owners to carry and use work and personal digital content, as well as control and manage priorities, anywhere, anytime. Designed for people with a significant volume of digital information, the LifeDrive mobile manager offers 4GB of hard-drive storage (3.85GB user available), a large 320x480 high-resolution color screen, and wireless access through built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® wireless technologies.1 More information about LifeDrive mobile manager can be found on palmOne's LifeDrive product page.

About Devicescape

Devicescape is a leader in wireless software for devices. The company provides the only complete wireless software platform that empowers device manufacturers to deliver on the promise of life without wires. Leveraging the openness and power of unlicensed spectrum wireless LAN (Wi-Fi, 802.11) and the Linux operating system, the Devicescape platform enables the creation of a broad range of wireless devices that connect easily, coordinate seamlessly and can be managed efficiently. Devicescape allows developers in networking and consumer electronics markets to harness complex wireless technologies, leverage open source and focus on their own innovation, resulting in breakthrough products that are easy to use and manage. Headquartered in Brisbane, Calif., the company is privately held and venture-backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, JAFCO Ventures, August Capital and Applied Materials Ventures. To learn more, please consult www.devicescape.com.

Devicescape™ is a trademark of Devicescape Software, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

1An Internet service provider account, email account and subscription may be required for Internet and email access. These services may need to be purchased separately and additional charges may apply. Wireless access via Wi-Fi hotspots may require a subscription, sold separately. Wireless access via Bluetooth requires a compatible Bluetooth phone and carrier subscription, not included.

Devicescape Contacts:

Schwartz Communications, Inc.
Leslie Johnson
+1.415.512.0770
devicescape@west.schwartz-pr.com

Devicescape Software, Inc.
Beth Rogozinski
+1.650.829.2648
beth@devicescape.com