Asante is First Network Company to Support Apple's Mac OS X; Drivers for 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Now Available.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2001 Asante Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ASNT ASNT American Society of Non-destructive Testing ASNT American Society for Neural Transplantation ASNT Astrological Association of North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex) ASNT Application Sharing Nt .OB) today announced product and technical support for Mac OS X in support of Apple Computer's new Mac 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. launch. Asante, the leading vendor of networking equipment and peripherals for Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh computers, is the first to support Mac OS X on its FriendlyNET(TM) GigaNIX(TM) PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). 1000TA and AsanteFast(TM) 10/100 PCI adapters. Free Upgrades Available "We've dedicated a lot of testing time to make sure our drivers function well with Mac OS X," said Judy McKay, Asante's Mac OS Technical Manager. "We're pleased to offer driver support to the new Mac operating system so our customers will be ready when Apple ships Mac OS X on March 24." Free upgrades are now available at the Asante website's support page: www.asante.com/support/support.html. Fast, Affordable Adapters As Asante's third-generation Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. adapter, the GigaNIX(TM) 1000TA is a generation ahead with features such as AsanteQ(TM) active link quality monitor with the ability to automatically negotiate the fastest possible speed. Because it uses network-grade copper cable instead of costly fiber optic cables, the GigaNIX 1000TA is also affordable -- as much as $514 less than similar solutions. The AsanteFast(TM) 10/100 PCI Adapter plugs right into customers' Macs -- giving them instant access to a Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. network. This new adapter features tighter integration for superior performance and reliability. Price and Availability Asante's adapters, routers, and other products are available now from Asante resellers, e-commerce sites, systems integrators, and at www.asante.com. -- GigaNIX 1000TA. Part No. 99-00645-07. Estimated Street Price in North America (NA-ESP): $249. -- AsanteFast 10/100 PCI Adapter. Part No. 99-00590-07. NA-ESP: $49. About Asante Asante Technologies, Inc., is the leading provider of network solutions for the education, enterprise, and service provider marketplaces. The Company's IntraCore products support multi-service applications for large enterprises. The Company's FriendlyNET products simplify networking and provide Internet access for mobile and office professionals. For additional information, visit www.asante.com or call 800/303-9121 for IntraCore products or 800/566-6680 for FriendlyNET products. Asante is a registered trademark; AsanteFast, AsanteQ, FriendlyNET, GigaNIX, and IntraCore are trademarks of Asante Technologies, Inc. |
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