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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM RED HAT
INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2000
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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