MENLO PARK, Calif. - January 18, 2000- Be Incorporated (Nasdaq: BEOS) 
announced that it is contemplating the filing of a registration statement 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a public offering of its 
common stock. The timing and size of the offering are dependent on market 
conditions and other factors. 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation 
of an offer to buy any securities of Be Incorporated. The offering will be 
made only by means of a prospectus contained in a registration statement to 
be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and will be sold 
through underwriters engaged by the Company.