Elektroson's new GEAR v3.3 CD-recordable software now supports more UNIX platforms than any product of its kind.CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 1997--Elektroson, a world-wide pioneer in the development of multi-platform CD-Recordable software, today announced the commercial availability of GEAR for UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). v3.3 MultiMedia(MM), a premier pre-mastering and CD-Recording software program for UNIX based systems. GEAR for UNIX v3.3 MM now supports more UNIX platforms than any product on the market, including IBM AIX 4.1, Silicon Graphics' IRIX A Unix-based operating system from SGI that is used in its computer systems from desktop to supercomputer. It is an enhanced version of Unix System V Release 4. IRIX integrates the X Window system with OpenGL, creating the first real time 3D X environment. 5.3 and IRIX 6.2, Sun Solaris 2.3 through 2.5, Sun Os 4.1.x, Hewlett Packard's HPUX HPUX Hewlett-Packard Unix 9.0x and HPUX 10.x and DEC Digital UNIX (OSF) 4.0. New features available on GEAR v3.3 for UNIX MM include 24-level deep directory nesting, support for 64-character file names, Disc-at-Once support and jukebox support for Pioneer's DRM 100 4x CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . GEAR for UNIX v3.3 MM can be purchased from numerous distributors with a suggested retail price of $1,799. Channel information and a list of major distributors is available by contacting Elektroson directly at 1-800-606-6116 or on the Web at: http://www.elektroson.com/. "GEAR for UNIX v3.3 MM is the latest in our long line of innovative and reliable CD-Recordable solutions for UNIX systems," said John Battista, general manager of Elektroson. "Our products exemplify Elektroson's commitment to providing high-quality CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. solutions for all major operating systems and bringing the advantages of CD-R to the broadest possible audience." About GEAR for UNIX v3.3 MM Elektroson is one of the few publishers of UNIX CD-R software to support full Rock Ridge extensions, Digital Audio, Orange Book Multi-session recording, Enhanced CD (CD +) and multimedia CD-formatting standards. GEAR for UNIX v3.3 MM supports XA interleaving interleaving - sector interleave and XA formats such as Sony EB, XA Bridge and MMCD (MultiMedia CD) A high-capacity CD specification from Sony and Philips that was merged with the Super Density (SD) format to become DVD. See DVD. (storage) MMCD - MultiMedia Compact Disc. applications in addition to support for custom and multimedia authored files such as Video CD, CD-I, Sega, Nintendo, Sony and others. In addition, Elektroson continues to support more drives than any other CD-Recordable software on the market. GEAR for UNIX v3.3 MM now supports new drives from manufactures such as JVC, TEAC, Mitsumi, Matsushita, Ricoh, Sony, Philips and Yamaha. About Elektroson Founded in 1986, Elektroson was the first company to develop "virtual CD mastering" software, CD simulation and pre-mastering tools for the CD-ROM industry. It is committed to the OEM market and has bundling and licensing arrangements with major computer industry vendors, including Philips, Diamond Multimedia, Pinnacle Micro, ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. Compro and Ignitio Corporation. For more information on Elektroson and our extensive line of CD-Recordable software solutions, please visit our web site at: http://www.elektroson.com. CONTACT: The Terpin Group Jim Rivas, 415/344-4944 jrivas@terpin.com |
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