Acer America to Implement Java-based Embedded- Linux Software by Coollogic in Family of Internet Appliances;.Business Editors & High Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2000 Coollinux Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. Increases Flexibility of Leading Internet Appliances Coollogic Inc. announces today it will license its Java-based, embedded Linux The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices. The modularity of the Linux kernel makes it well suited to embedded systems. operating system to Acer for its family of Internet Appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. (IA) products. "Developing this strategic partnership with Coollogic strengthens our overall IA strategy from a software-enabling perspective," said Max Wu, president of Acer America Corp. "Because of Coollogic's expertise in Java-based applications and embedded Linux operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , Coollinux is specifically designed for IA products and is an end-to-end software solution, both of which benefit our prospective customers." In sync with Acer America's current IA strategy to build devices for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , partnerships with companies such as Coollogic further enable Acer to meet its goal in providing "universal access" to information and entertainment content. Incorporating customized user interface and localized content solutions from Acer's various strategic partnerships, resulting OEM products can be expected to hit the market in late Q2 or early Q3. Coollinux operates in a small memory footprint Memory footprint refers to the amount of main memory that a program uses or references while running. This includes all sorts of active memory regions like code, static data sections (both initialized and uninitialized), heap, as well as all the stacks, plus memory required to hold and utilizes Java-based technologies. The software will give consumers of Acer devices a consistent look and feel across current and future lines of wireless, set-top-box, smart phone, home gateway, handheld and other Internet-enabled devices. The Coollinux solution is customized for Acer, allowing for secure e-commerce and e-marketing activities. The software supports multiple languages including Chinese, Japanese and other Asian languages, enabling Acer to move quickly into the global IA market. "As the worldwide market for information appliances unfolds, vendors need the ability to create device software that meets the needs of local markets," said Bryan Ma, an analyst following information appliances for market researcher IDC. IDC projects the worldwide information appliance market will grow to 89 million units with a value of $17.4 billion. "Furthermore, the ability to manage and upgrade the devices will be an important factor for service providers," added Ma. "We are pleased that Acer America Corp. has selected the Coollinux embedded solution for integration into its innovative IA designs," said Edward Ghafari, senior vice president of marketing for Coollogic. "We believe that our strategic relationship with Acer will provide the users of IAs with a useful tool for accessing the Internet and e-mail, and securely conducting e-commerce. Our software technology is specifically developed for IAs, and Acer is a respected technology leader providing visually attractive and highly competitive designs." About Coollogic Inc.: Coollogic Inc. is a leading developer of Linux/Java-based Internet appliance software. The Coollinux(TM) embedded software Instructions that permanently reside in a ROM or flash memory chip. Embedded software may be immediately available to the CPU or, for faster execution, may be transferred to RAM first and then executed. solutions offer Original Equipment Manufacturers powerful and highly flexible operating systems and applications, which enable them to provide their customers with simple and affordable Internet access See how to access the Internet. devices in the post-PC era (1) The use of numerous machines each dedicated to a specific application in contrast to the general-purpose desktop or laptop computer. (2) The use of desktop and laptop computers that run under operating systems other than Windows. . Coollogic also offers Vertical Market Integrators and Service Providers turnkey packages including powerful software, reliable hardware and services. The company was founded in April 1997 in Dallas, Texas “Dallas” redirects here. For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). The City of Dallas (pronounced [ˈdæl.əs] or [ˈdæl. . For more information, see www.coollogic.com Coollogic and Coollinux are trademarks of Coollogic Inc. Linux is a registered trademark owned by Linus Torvalds. All other brand names and trademarks are held by their respective companies. About Acer America Corp.: Established in 1977 as a subsidiary of the Acer Group, Acer America Corp. designs, builds and markets client and server solutions for professionals who require reliable, enhanced productivity and greater value of ownership. Acer America's product offerings include PCs, notebooks, servers, Internet appliances and networking solutions for business, government, education and home users. The Acer Group employs more than 34,000 people in 120 enterprises spanning 37 countries worldwide, and supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. The Acer Group's revenue in 1999 was US$8.5 billion. |
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