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3Com, Extended Systems to Provide Complete Bluetooth Solution for Windows Operating Systems

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 7, 2000--3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS) and Extended
Systems (Nasdaq:XTND) announced today at Bluetooth UnPlugFest-3 an agreement to co-develop Bluetooth solutions for the
Microsoft Windows platforms.

The companies will cooperate to deliver a complete suite of Bluetooth data management applications, protocol stacks and hardware
adapters to consumers, manufacturers, businesses and OEM customers.

"3Com and Extended Systems are bringing the benefits of Bluetooth to mobile, Windows and handheld users by offering radically
simple, feature-rich connectivity," said Rick Maule, vice president and general manager of the Mobile Connectivity Division at 3Com.
"For early adopting end-users, our collaboration with Extended Systems also provides immediate compatibility and high-quality
communications between personal computers enabled by 3Com`s Bluetooth offerings and Palm(tm) handhelds -- the most pervasive
handheld computers on the market. Bluetooth is a key element in 3Com`s mission to connect consumers and commercial organizations
to information and services in more innovative, simple and reliable ways than any other communications company."

3Com`s extensive knowledge and delivery of mobile connectivity hardware and software solutions combined with Extended Systems
Bluetooth and data management application expertise establishes a solid foundation for a powerful Bluetooth product line.

"This collaboration with 3Com reflects a combined focus on delivering universally compatible Bluetooth support for PCs and portable
devices," said Steve Simpson, president and CEO of Extended Systems. "Our goal is to deliver on the promise of Bluetooth by
providing a wireless path to seamless, on-demand communication. Adding the Windows OS and data management applications
introduces another critical pillar for end-users to realize the power of Bluetooth."

Through this agreement, 3Com and Extended Systems plan to provide a solution for manufacturers and end-users who want to
implement Bluetooth wireless technology with existing Windows-based PCs. Combining 3Com`s mobile connectivity leadership in
wireless technologies with Extended Systems` mobile data management and Bluetooth expertise, provides a foundation for broad
adoption of Bluetooth wireless technology.

3Com will use its Bluetooth hardware and the jointly developed Windows software suite to offer a complete end-user ready solution
for synchronizing and managing data between PCs and Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices. Extended Systems will provide device and
PC manufacturers with Windows development kits, protocol stacks and data management applications.

About Bluetooth


Bluetooth technology is a global specification for small form factor, low-cost, wireless communication and networking between PCs,
mobile phones and other portable devices. Endorsed by leading PC, PDA, and telecommunications manufacturers, Bluetooth uses an
omni-directional radio signal to connect multiple devices up to 10 meters apart. Bluetooth technology is expected to help redefine the
personal communications market by expanding the capabilities of mobile devices. According to market research firm Cahners In-Stat
Group, there will be over 670 million Bluetooth enabled devices worldwide by 2005.

3Com is one of nine companies leading the 1,800-member Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), which was formed in May 1998.
3Com nominated and helped confirm Extended Systems as an Associate member along with a select group of other companies such
as Hewlett-Packard. These leadership positions in Bluetooth will enable 3Com and Extended Systems to continue to shape the
standards for the second generation of Bluetooth technology. For more information, please visit www.bluetooth.com.
 
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