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For more information, contact: A&R Partners for Be, Incorporated Lisa Auslen, 650/762-2805 lauslen@arpartners.com In Europe: Be Incorporated Marie-Francoise Lelong-Weinberg, +33 (0)1 55 91 77 36 mflelong@beeurope.com Be Announces Next Generation Internet-Enabled Audio-in-the-Home on Intel Platforms Demo 2000 Conference, Indian Wells, Calif. - February 7, 2000 - Be Incorporated (Nasdaq: BEOS) today announced the availability of products for next generation Internet-enabled consumer audio appliances based on Intel Architecture. Be worked with Intel to optimize BeIA, Be's software platform for Internet appliances, on Intel's Celeron( processor. The goal of Be's efforts is to provide a reference platform for manufacturers wishing to build low-cost, high-performance home audio devices. This platform will enable the creation of audio appliances that offer a compelling set of features, including: Managing a wealth of audio content, obtained both from local sources (such as compact discs) and from the Internet Converting audio CDs into a variety of standard formats for storage and playback, including MP3 Playing audio streamed from the Internet in real time using popular industry technologies, such as RealNetworks' RealSystem G2 Sending multiple streams of audio to a variety of locations in the home Support for home networking products. For example, a single device could simultaneously broadcast a program streamed from the Internet to one room while sending MP3 audio to an Internet-enabled PC for enjoyment in another room BeIA is Be's software solution designed for the creation of appliances that deliver information and entertainment over the web. Based on BeOS, BeIA is fully customizable and supports popular streaming audio and video standards. Intel's hardware platform is based on the Intel Celeron processor and the Intel 810 chipset. This highly integrated chipset offers innovative features with compelling performance while lowering overall system costs through smart integration. The 810 chipset enables the creation of legacy-free Internet appliances, featuring technologies such as Universal Serial Bus (USB) to connect peripherals. "Intel's Celeron processor is an excellent foundation for home audio appliances," said Lamar Potts, vice president of marketing for Be. "Its modest cost enables manufacturers to build affordable entertainment devices, while its high performance ensures that these devices will provide consumers with a no-compromise listening and Internet experience." "Intel is pleased to be selected by Be as the platform of choice for Be's newest OS offering," said Terry West, director in the Embedded Intel Architecture Division for Intel. "The Intel Celeron processor combined with Be's BeIA demonstrates the exciting Internet and consumer media experience in the home" Availability Be anticipates that this reference platform for home audio appliances will be the first in a series for home entertainment and consumer media applications based on current and future Intel Architecture platforms. About Be Incorporated Founded in 1990, Be Incorporated creates software platforms that enable rich media and web experiences on Internet appliances and personal computers. Be's headquarters are in Menlo Park, California, with offices in Paris and Tokyo. It is publicly traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol BEOS. Be can be found on the web at http://www.be.com/. ### Be Incorporated Forward-Looking Statements The statements contained in this Press Release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" including without limitation statements regarding plans for product and reference platform development and release, future availability and performance of BeOS and third party devices and applications, including entertainment appliances, market penetration and market acceptance of BeOS and the entertainment appliances markets, and the benefit of such products to customers, appliance manufacturers and developers. Actual events or results may differ materially as a result of risks facing Be Incorporated or actual results differing from the assumptions underlying such statements. Such risks and assumptions include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to product development, the competition and market acceptance of BeOS especially for the entertainment appliances market, our ability to meet customer and developer demands. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the "Risk Factors" and other cautionary statements included in Be Incorporated's prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 on July 20, 1999 (Commission File No. 333-77855), and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Be, BeOS and BeIA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Be Incorporated in the United States and other countries. Other brand product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Editor's Note: Product shots can be found at ftp://209.239.171.239/be. Enter the folder named "Product Images" then the folder named "Screen shots."

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