INVESTOR RELATIONS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
  Q: Why did VA Linux change its name to VA Software?
A: We believe that the name ‘VA Software Corporation’ better identifies usand our primary business: developing, marketing, selling and supporting theSourceForge collaborative software development (CSD) platform. We believethe name ‘VA Linux Systems’ is primarily identified with our former Linuxhardware systems and consulting businesses.
 
  Q: Will it be necessary to exchangestock certificates?
A: The change of our name to VA Software Corporation will not affect thevalidity or transferability of stock certificates currently outstanding. Ourstockholders will not be required to surrender or exchange any of our stockcertificates that they currently hold.
 
  Q: Will the rights of any stockholder change as a result of the name change?
A: The change of our name will not affect the rights of any stockholder.
 
  Q: When did VA Software first trade publicly?
A: December 9, 1999. The public offering price was $30.00 per share.
 
  Q: Where does VA Software trade?
A: On the NASDAQ market.
 
  Q: What is your ticker symbol?
A: LNUX
 
  Q: What are your shares outstanding and float?
A: As of October 8, 2001, VA Software had 53.7 million shares outstanding and Float of 41.3 million shares.
 
  Q: When did your lockup expire?
A: June 7, 2000
 
  Q: Can I purchase stock directly from the company?
A: VA Software does not have a direct stock purchase plan.
 
  Q: Does VA Software have a dividend investment plan (DRIP)?
A: No, VA Software does not pay dividends and therefore does not have a dividend reinvestment plan.
 
  Q: When does VA Software’s fiscal year end?
A: VA Software’s fiscal year ends the last Saturday in July.
 
 

Q: What are the dates for VA Linux’s fiscal quarters for its current fiscal year?

A:  Q1: July 30, 2001 – October 27, 2001
Q2: October 29, 2001 – January 26, 2002
Q3: January 28, 2002 – April 27, 2002
Q4: April 29, 2002 – July 27, 2002
 
  Q: Can a shareholder choose to receive the 2001 VA Software Proxy Statement and Annual Report to Shareholders electronically?
A: Yes, please click here to sign up for electronic delivery.
 
  Q: How many employees does VA Software have?
A: As of September 30, 2001 VA Software had 209 employees.
 
  Q: Does VA Software have international offices?
A: In addition to its North American business, VA Software owns a controlling interest in VA Linux Systems Japan, K.K.
 
  Q: Who serves as VA Software’s transfer agent?
A: Equiserve is VA Software’s transfer agent. They maintain the official record of registered ownership of VA Software shares. To review, update or inquire about your registered shares, call Equiserve at 781-575-3400. You can also access and manage your account online at http://gateway.equiserve.com/. To request an initial password to access your account, click on the “Mail New Password” link on the right side of the “Account Access” login screen and enter the VA Software stock issue number, 196810, and your Social Security number, then follow the prompts.