Actiontec Announces Broad Linux Support; 1st Manufacturer to Support Linux Across Complete Modem Family.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 1999-- Actiontec Electronics Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is a company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, that designs and sells networking and broadband equipment. They are best known for the Actiontec MI424WR router that is given to Verizon customers. , Inc., a leading manufacturer of data communication products, announced today that it is the first company to provide comprehensive, broad-based support of Linux throughout its entire range of modems and desktop computer PC Card readers. Actiontec's broad array of computer modem configurations supporting the rapidly emerging 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. include ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. and PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). internal modems, external modems, and PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. modems. In addition to supporting Linux, the widely-endorsed and fast growing challenger to the Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. operating system, the Actiontec products support all of today's popular PC 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. including DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and WindowsNT. "With over 14 million users, Linux has achieved the status of being a credible alternative to Windows, especially in business critical applications such as web servers," said Alex Hewko, vice president of channel sales and marketing. "By supporting Linux in addition to all of today's popular operating systems, Actiontec's modem family provides an exceptionally versatile, reliable, and cost-effective solution for all the communication needs of OEMs, resellers, and end-users." Products for which Actiontec has announced Linux support include: 56K Internal PCI Call Waiting Modem and 56K External Call Waiting Modem Ensuring vital calls are not missed while users are surfing the Web or checking e-mail, the modems' unique Call Waiting feature permits users to screen incoming telephone calls without interrupting their on-line connection. These modems also include such advanced features as voice mailbox, telephone answering machine, Internet phone software, and background fax. The unique controller-based architecture maximizes system performance. 56K ISA Master Supporting both the recently ratified ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. V.90 standard and the popular K56flex technology, the modem automatically selects the right technology when connecting to an Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ). The 56K ISA Master turns PCs into full-featured home office communications centers with such advanced features as voice mailbox, telephone answering machine, Internet phone software, and background fax. 56K PCMCIA DataLink(TM) The award-winning PCMCIA modem described by reviewers as "running circles around its competition." PC700 Card Reader Desktop PC card reader that brings the versatility, security, and portability of PC Card technology to desktop computers by adding two PCMCIA-compatible slots to a 3.5" drive bay. Actiontec also provides a complete array of Linux-compatible modems and customized modem modules to support the needs of computer OEM's. About Actiontec Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is a significant global player in the data communications marketplace. The company's product line includes a complete line of Home Networking products, Mobile and Desktop Fax/Modems, and Ethernet cards, as well as Internal and External PC Card Read/Write Drives for SmartMedia, CompactFlash and ATA Flash PC Cards. Actiontec products have been recognized with a Best of Show award at Retail Xchange, the Editors Choice award from CNET's computer.com, and an Editors Choice award from Computer Retail Week. Actiontec products are available through national distribution and retail outlets as well as through private label and 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 relationships. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, and maintains branch offices in Philadelphia, PA, Government Sales in Arlington, VA, and International Sales in Irvine, CA. For more information contact Actiontec by phone at 408-752-7700 or on the Web at http://www.actiontec.com. Actiontec and the Actiontec logo are trademarks of Actiontec Electronics, Inc. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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