Best Data's Smart One Modems Are Now Branded for Linux Operating System.Business Editors CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 27, 1999 Best Data Products Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. products, today announced its support of the Linux OS. Best Data's Linux-branded products are scheduled to be released in January 2000. The Smart One Linux modem can now be used with any Linux OS to deliver data, fax and voice messaging Using voice mail as an alternative to electronic mail, in which voice messages are intentionally recorded, not because the recipient was not available. functions seamlessly. "Due to the enormous success of the Linux 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. (OS of choice), we are very excited to introduce our new brand of products to our Linux-based customers. We are committed to the growing Linux users community by extending our support of Linux OS to companies such as Red Hat (Nasdaq:RHAT RHAT Red Hat (stock symbol) RHAT Rainwater Harvesting Association of Tanzania RHAT Register Hba Attributes ), suSE Inc., Madrake, Caldera caldera: see crater. caldera Large, bowl-shaped volcanic depression that forms when the top of a volcanic cone collapses into the space left after magma is ejected during a violent volcanic eruption. The term is Spanish for “caldron. and others, across our product assortments," said Bruce Zaman, president and chief executive officer of Best Data Products. Best Data's high performance Smart One Linux internal and external modems provide customers with fast 56k Internet access See how to access the Internet. . Now, Linux users can enjoy streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. , music and other multimedia services via the Internet. Smart One Linux modems offer easy installation, and Best Data is known for providing excellent customer service and technical support, 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. Best Data Products holds a significant share for communications and multimedia products in the retail marketplace. Its products are sold to consumers through more than 4,000 outlets across the United States and Canada. Over the past 15 years, Best Data has developed strong brand recognition among consumers as a producer of quality, high performance and reliable products. Best Data is preparing to launch its Smart One Linux modem into its various channels. About Best Data Products Best Data Products is celebrating its 15th year of manufacturing an extensive line of analog modems, home networking products, 2D/3D graphics boards, sound cards, MP3 players and other digital products for home and office use. Best Data was one of the first vendors to offer 56Kbps and USB modem products. The company also recently became one of the first to offer CableLabs(R) certified, high speed cable modems as part of its line of broadband solutions. Best Data's most recent products are the Smart One Cable modem, Smart One Linux modems, Arcade FX, TNT TNT: see trinitrotoluene. TNT in full trinitrotoluene Pale yellow, solid organic compound made by adding nitrate (−NO2) groups to toluene. 2, 2D/3D graphics accelerator card, Cabo, a 64MB MP3 player in a transparent blue case and Theatrix, a Dolby 5.1, six channel surround sound card, as well as a 10/100 CardBus network PC card and combination 56K modem and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. PC card. Best Data Products can be reached by phone at 818/773-9600, by fax at 818/773-9619, or at its Web address: www.bestdata.com. The company's headquarters is at 19748 Dearborn St., Chatsworth, Calif., 91311. NOTE TO EDITORS: Arcade FX, Cabo, Theatrix and Smart One are trademarks of Best Data Products Inc. Pentium III is a registered trademark of Intel Corp. TNT2 is a trademark of nVidia Corp. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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