Dear Friends, We are pleased to share this news release with you. Please feel free to further distribute the press release and help us spread the word. smartBridges announces the release of its Linux software driver for the simple to use - smartNIC Plug & Play USB networking adapter. http://www.smartbridges.com/Press_Room/press_room.html The smartNIC adapter directly connects USB port of the computer to the Ethernet network. The driver integrates the simple to use hot-plug-and-play feature of USB into the Linux networking framework, allowing the system to bring up networking support on-the-fly. The driver has been tested with all major releases of Linux operating system, Notebook and desktop computers from all major manufacturers to provide the compatibility assurance and peace of mind for the users. This is a big step forward for mobile networking on Linux and a major milestone for both smartBridges and the Linux community. With best regards, Marketing Department smartBridges Pte. Ltd. 21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, KRDL Building, Singapore 119613 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Title: Linux Driver for Simple Plug and Play USB Network Adapter
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RELEASE Contact: Mr. Vane
Lakshamanan, Corporate Marketing, smartBridges Pte. Ltd. Phone:
+65 773 9230, Fax: +65 774 1282, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
smartBridges announces proven Linux support for the
easy to use smartNICTM Plug & Play
USB Network Adapter Singapore,
March 20, 2000 � smartBridges (www.smartbridges.com)
announced the release of its Linux software driver for the smartNIC USB
networking adapter. This brings the benefits of Hot Plug & Play and
simplicity of USB to the Linux users. The driver has been tested successfully
with all major distributions of Linux � Red Hat, SuSE, TurboLinux, Mandrake,
and EasyLinux. These tests were performed with Notebook and desktop computers
from all major manufacturers to provide the compatibility assurance and peace
of mind for the users. The Linux driver for the smartNIC Plug &
Play Network Adapter bridges Linux networking stack with the recently developed
USB software stack. It integrates the hot-plug feature of USB into the Linux
networking framework, allowing the system to bring up networking support
on-the-fly. In addition, the driver also automatically updates the network
configuration, making the system network-enabled and ready to use. This is a
big step forward for mobile networking on Linux and a major milestone for both
smartBridges and the Linux community. Linux
is the fastest growing server operating system. Now the operating system is
making big headways as the client desktop OS also. It already occupies the #3
spot, just after the Apple�s Mac OS. Recently all major PC manufacturers
announced their plans to pre-install Linux operating system on the Laptops. �Our mission is to develop innovative software products
that enhance the computing experience of mobile computer users. We seek to make easy mobile
networking a reality for the Linux users. On this front, we are currently
engaged with the major distributions of Linux to work out the interoperability
issues.� said Nimesh Parikh, CEO of smartBridges. �Bridging the USB to the
networking enables the user to hot-plug into networks as they move from
location to location without the hassle of installation and configuration; an
area smartBridges is aggressively driving forward.� "We
are excited that smartBridges is supporting the Linux user community with this
software driver," said Mr. Wadson Tseng, VP of Marketing and Business
Development for TurboLinux (http://www.turbolinux.com/).
"Our development teams are working together to bring the proven and true
Plug & Play networking experience to our customers." "SGI continues to
offer comprehensive end-to-end Linux-based solutions for our sophisticated Customers"
said Mr. Ashok Desai - Director of Marketing & Business Development for SGI
Asia Pacific (http://www.sgi.com/. �We are
pleased to see Singapore companies take a lead in offering leading edge &
innovative networking solutions for the Linux Market - the new software driver
introduced by smartBridges will help bring easy networking solution to mobile
computer users. smartBridges
is first releasing the binary driver to the Linux community. The driver was
developed in co-operation with Maverick Research, a Singapore company focusing
on the driver development technology. Many
volunteers from the Linux community have tested the driver for quality and
robustness. Now the company is working with major Linux distributors to insure
compatibility on different hardware and operating system configurations. Believing strongly in the
Open Source movement, smartBridges will release the driver source code in the
coming weeks. The Linux driver for the smartNIC Plug & Play Networking Adapter
can be found at http://www.smartbridges.com/Customer_Support/customer_support.html About
smartNIC Plug & Play Network Adapter for client computers smartNIC
uses advanced Universal Serial Bus technology to deliver a hassle free, true
plug-and-play networking convenience for the client computers. The adapter
directly connects USB port of the computer to the Ethernet network. For mobile
computer users, it functions like a conventional PCMCIA network card.
smartNIC�s robust built-in connectors address the number one problem facing the
mobile users. Broken connectors of the fragile/expensive PCMCIA networking
cards result in lost productivity, user down time, and costly cable
replacements. For desktop computer users, the adapter functions like a
conventional PCI networking card. Users can connect their desktop computers to
the network without opening the case and deal with complex IRQ settings. The
adapter draws its power from the USB port itself. smartNIC was specifically
developed for the users looking for simple solution for networking their
computers. These users prefer the easy installation, zero maintenance, robust,
and lower cost network connection for the Email and Internet access. The
adapter is covered by a comprehensive 3-year warranty. smartNIC is the simplest
and the lowest cost networking solution in the market today. http://www.smartbridges.com/smartNIC/smartnic.html About
smartBridges Pte. Ltd. smartBridges
is a leading manufacturer of Broadband Internetworking products. The company
develops system solutions that facilitate the enhanced lifestyles by using the
�fast and always-on� Broadband Internet access. Asia�s leading edge technology
developer - Kent Ridge Digital Labs http://www.krdl.org.sg
is a strategic partner. Company offers a generous compensation and employee
stock options program to attract creative and talented people. Additional
information is available at company�s web site http://www.smartbridges.com. About
Maverick Research Pte. Ltd. Maverick Research provides
device driver solutions for desktop, embedded and real-time computer systems.
The company aims to be a leader in developing device driver automation products
and embedded systems solutions. Maverick is currently developing driver
automation prototypes for real-time and embedded systems in collaboration with
KRFTech Ltd, Israel. This project is funded by Singapore Israel R & D fund.
For more information visit the company�s Web site at: http://www.singaporegateway.com/maverick #
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