Turbolinux Sells the World's First CyberPhone K Linux Version USB Handset for Skype Users; Handset Enables Linux Users around the Globe to Make Free Peer-to-Peer Calls.TOKYO, Japan -- Turbolinux, Inc., a global leader of Linux-based solutions, today announced it will be selling CyberPhone K for Turbolinux, USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. handset developed exclusively for Linux drivers. The first of its kind handset will enable free peer-to-peer Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. (IP) voice calls using Skype software and service. CyberPhone K is a sophisticated handset that enables high-quality, free P2P See peer-to-peer and point-to-point. phone calls all over the world between Skype users just by connecting a USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. to Skype-installed PC. The handset not only provides a better sound quality, but makes calling easier for Skype users by providing a dial key sequence just like the handset they commonly use. The CyberPhone K was originally designed for Windows users, not for Linux users. Due to the rapid increase in Skype users, Turbolinux developed the Linux driver for CyberPhone K, leveraging its accumulated know-how as a Linux distributor An organization that offers the Linux operating system as a download or on CD-ROM or DVD. See Linux distribution and Linux. . After extensive trials on Turbolinux 10 Desktop, Turbolinux began selling the world's first Linux Skype supporting handset "CyberPhone K for Turbolinux".
Product Overview
-- Product Name: CyberPhone K for Turbolinux
-- Release Date: May 31, 2005
Available at Turbolinux online shop
(http://www.turbolinux.co.jp/online_shop/)
-- Retail Price: 8,925 yen or $79.64 USD (tax included, shipping
cost not included)
-- Contents: Handset with USB cable, guarantee card and others
Hardware Requirements
-- CPU: Clock Frequency: more than 400MHz (over 1GHz is
recommended)
Any processor for PC/AT compatible machine is
supportable.
-- HDD: More than 15MB (over 30MB is recommended)
-- Memory: Physical Memory: more than 128MB (over 256MB is
recommended)
-- Supporting OS: Turbolinux 10 Desktop, Turbolinux 10 Desktop Basic
For more information on "CyberPhone K for Turbolinux", please visit http://www.turbolinux.co.jp/products/cyberphonek/ For more information on "Turbolinux 10 Desktop", please visit http://www.turbolinux.com/products/tl10d/ About Turbolinux, Inc. Turbolinux develops and sells the leading Linux OS for distribution in Asia-Pacific. The 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. is optimized to run on a wide range of hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. , including Intel-based servers and IBM mainframes Following are the mainframe architectures used in IBM mainframes since the original System/360 introduced in 1964. Year Architecture Model numbers System/360 1964 System/360 2xxx (2020 to 2195) System/370 . Turbolinux, with headquarters in Japan, plays a major role in developing Linux systems for the Japanese market, including Japanese and Chinese language "double-byte" text support. More than half of Turbolinux's staff is dedicated to Linux engineering development and support, providing expert support and custom application development services that go beyond Japanese localization Customizing software and documentation for a particular country. It includes the translation of menus and messages into the native spoken language as well as changes in the user interface to accommodate different alphabets and culture. See internationalization and l10n. issues. Turbolinux works extensively with standards bodies and partners to ensure certification and software compatibility in all business environments. For more information, visit www.turbolinux.com. |
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