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12/1
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Technology
on the Horizon
The experts we asked, including Greaves and Dyrli, plus
Dan Broadbent, vice president of marketing for Helius
Corp.; and Dr. Alan Schmieder, JDL's V.P. for education,
generally agree that the products that will affect education
through the next 10 years are already in development.
Among the likely innovations and improvements they mentioned
were the following. Two-way satellite. Already in existence,
but "so darn expensive it's not affordable for schools,"
true two-way satellite communication should reach schools
within five years, says Broadbent. He sees satellite
transmission becoming not just faster and more affordable,
but developing a standardized interface as well, much
as television has now.
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12/1
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Inexpensive,
Fast Internet Via Satellite
Tucked away an hour and a half from the next-closest
town, the Young, AZ, school system faces all the challenges
of a remote rural area. With 26 miles of unpaved road
and another 30 mites of dirt stretching south, the district
can barely get a decent phone connection. Yet its 85
students in grades K-12 now have affordable high-speed
Internet access, thanks to satellite provider Helius,
Inc., of Orem, UT.
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11/17
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Helius delivers
affordable Internet access; Linux gets time-saving graphical
installer, money-saving standards support
This router is a reliable, fairly fast, and uncomplicated
satellite data-access solution. It provides remote support
and maintenance, plus affordable Internet access to
small to midsized companies, branch offices, and remote
areas.
Click for story
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11/15
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Caldera Systems Press Release
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Caldera Systems
Joins the Distributed Management Task Force: DMTF Pioneering
Directory Enabled Networking DEN
Standards for Linux Linux for eBusiness and Linux Standard
Base (LSB) Leader Combines Efforts With DMTF to Make
Linux Enterprise Adoption and ManagementEasier The OpenLinux
operating system and related services are available
from Caldera Systems, and Caldera Systems resellers,
partners, distributors and supporters like IBM, Motorola,
Fujitsu, MTI and Helius.
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11/10
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Education Technology News
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Satellite Router
Allows Faster Internet Connection for Rural Schools
Helius Inc. recently introduced a new satellite router
that would make school Internet access nearly eight
times faster than a standard modem. The Helius satellite
router is being marketed to schools that have poor phone
lines or schools that lie in rural areas. "Basically,
it gives them a faster connection to the Internet,"
said Dan Broadbent, vice president of marketing at Helius.
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11/1
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One Small Step
for Routers
" Helius Inc. has put a new twist on
the concept of remote management. The maker of satellite
routers last week launched a Virtual Technician Service
that lets Internet service providers monitor and repair
all of their customers' systems from anywhere in the
world."
Click for story
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11/1
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EDGE: Work-Group Computing Report
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Helius Announces
Remote Management Tools For Customer Premise Satellite
Interface
"As part of its strategy to make data-via-satellite
services easier to use and simpler to manage, Helius
today announced new tools for the management and support
of large-scale Customer Premise Satellite Interface
(CPSI) installations..." (Picked up verbatim from
jo&co press
release)
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11/1
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Embedded Linux
Platform for Telecom Developers
"Motorola has teamed with Helius, (Orem,
UT) a provider of data-via-satellite solutions for local
area networks, to develop for the SLX platform. "Satellite
delivers unbeatable speed for applications like internet
protocol multicase and remote Internet access," explains
Myron Mosbarger, president and chief executive officer
of Helius. "This relationship with Motorola Computer
Group creates new opportunities for data transfer via
satellite in the telecommunications industry."
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11/1
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Client Server News
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Mr Noorda's
ASP
Center 7 is supposed to be a showcase for MTI, Canopy's
storage company and an investor in Caldera. It also
expects to make heavy use of KeyLabs, one of the largest
independent testing labs, for proof-of-concept, Helius,
the satellite concern - which of course suggests 7's
global ambitions - to reduce access costs, Lineo, the
embedded Linux platform operation, Altiris, whose software
can manage remote clients for server-less backup, restore,
rapid deployment, upgrading and initialization, and
Coresoft, Canopy's voice and data telephony house as
well as Legato for backup.
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11/1
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Satellite Week
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Satellite Notes
"Helius said it has new tools for management
and support of large-scale Customer Premise Satellite
Interface installations as part of its strategy to make
data-via-satellite services easier to use and simpler
to manage. New tools, Helius said, include simple
network management protocol, browser-based management
console, design to support development of customer-specific
applications such as onsite performance history log
and proactive problem reporting."
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10/27
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Communications Daily
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Satellite Section
Helius said it has new tools for management
and support of large-scale Customer Premise Satellite
Interface installations as part of its strategy to make
data-via-satellite services easier to use and simpler
to manage. New tools, Helius said, include simple
network management protocol, browser-based management
console, design to support development of customer-specific
applications such as onsite performance history log
and proactive problem reporting.
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10/20
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Communications Today
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Exec. Satellite
Companies No Secret Society
"Companies must make satellite technology more
accessible to the public, and easier to understand,
the CEO of a satellite-data firm said yesterday. "This
is not a secret [satellite] society," Myron Mosbarger,
the head of Utah-based satellite-services company Helius
Inc., told us at our editorial offices in Potomac, Md.
Mosbarger added that the public needs to be better educated
in the various ways they can be served by satellite-related
technology. Mosbarger said Helius is positioning
itself to capitalize on what he described as potentially
unprecedented growth in the Internet-access market,
which is a big chunk of the company's data-via-satellite
business. "
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10/19
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Satellite Companies
are Not Part of a "Secret Society," Helius
CEO Says
"Companies must make satellite technology more
accessible to the public, and easier to understand,
the CEO of a satellite-data firm said yesterday.
"This is not a secret [satellite] society," Myron Mosbarger,
the head of Utah-based satellite-services company Helius
Inc., told Satellite Today editors at our editorial
offices in Potomac, Md. Mosbarger added that the public
needs to be better educated in the various ways they
can be served by satellite-related technology. Mosbarger
said Helius is positioning itself to capitalize
on what he described as potentially unprecedented growth
in the Internet-access market, which is a big chunk
of the company's data-via-satellite business"
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10/18
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Canopy Group News Release
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Canopy Group
Announces Premier ASP Organization; Center 7 combines
all the essential technology for world class ebusiness
solutions
"Canopy's portfolio of companies lends itself well
to take advantage of the emerging ASP business. We plan
to take advantage of those technologies by combining
them under one roof, Center 7," said Ralph Yarro, president
and chief executive officer of Canopy Group, and chairman
of Center 7. "The key ingredients will come from our
companies Caldera Systems, MTI (Nasdaq: MTIC), KeyLabs,
Helius, Lineo, Coresoft, Altiris, and others."
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10/4
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Caldera Systems Press Release
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OpenLinux 2.3
Fastest Selling Linux Product in Caldera History; New
Version of Award-Winning Linux Distribution Sets Company
Sales Record
"Caldera Systems offers a comprehensive
line of services including on-site consulting, 24x7
support -- up to and including -- on-site board swap.
Caldera Systems Authorized Linux Education Centers (ALECs)
offer distribution-neutral Linux training and certification
based on LPI certification standards. The OpenLinux
operating system and related services are available
from Caldera Systems, and Caldera Systems resellers,
partners and distributors including IBM, Motorola, Fujitsu,
MTI and Helius."
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Oct.
'99
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Satellite Communications
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Bandwidth frenzy
"...In a recent conversation with Jack Thomasson,
chief scientist at Helius, we discussed his efforts
while at Novell in implementing software changes to
facilitate SCPC services over satellite. Central to
providing customers a working wide area network (WAN)
solution was adapting the network core protocols (NCP)
to operate smoothly given the additional end-to-end
delay. Earlier this year, Helius introduced its
new satellite router product. Helius' patent-pending
software technology provides advanced filtering and
loading balancing techniques that yields dramatic throughput
performance increases when compared to the standard
DirecPC implementation. What is interesting is how significant
the throughput gain is when considering their solution
resides only at the remote site. With the stand-alone
satellite router the company is moving towards operations
with more generic satellit e-DVB receiver platforms."
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Technology
Planning Managment |
Join
the Wireless Revolution
Dan Broadbent, vice president of marketing for Helius,
... points out that urban schools may find their usual
connections are overloaded or that running wires across
city streets may be impossible. For such urban schools
and for remote or rural ones, satellite may be the answer,
at least for now.
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9/20
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AMC/Philips Digital Video Systems Press
Release
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American Multiplexer
Corp. 'AMC' Announces an Agreement with Philips for
Delivery of the Philips Clevercast Pc Data Broadcasting
System for AMC's Satellite-Based Multimedia Delivery
Platform
"For the first time, the Philips PC-DVB card
will also be delivered in a Linux version, integrated
in a Satellite Router developed with Helius Inc.,
of Orem, Utah. The Satellite Router enables local IP
multicasting over a LAN to multiple PC users and essentially
connects an entire LAN to the host network (e.g. the
Internet) over satellite in a completely transparent
manner."
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9/13
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Helius Strategy
To Broaden Access To Data
"Helius Inc. yesterday introduced its
new Customer Premise Satellite Interface (CPSI) strategy,
which is aimed at speeding up and broadening access
to data via satellite."
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9/9
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Helius Offers
Strategy to Speed Up and Broaden Access to Satellite
Data - "Helius
Inc. yesterday introduced its new Customer Premise
Satellite Interface (CPSI) strategy, which is aimed
at speeding up and broadening access to data via satellite."
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8/24
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eSchool Press Release
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Nation's K-12
School Leaders to Preview State-of-the-Art Technology
Command Center; State-of-the-Art Management Hardware
and Software for the Education Enterprise Will Be Unveiled
at a Strategic Conference, Oct. 17-20, in Washington,
D.C.
"Here, in alphabetical order, are the members
of the command center Steering Committee: Dan Broadbent,
Helius; David..."
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8/16
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EDGE: Work-Group Computing Report
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Motorola Computer
Group Announces a Network Appliance Product for Internet
Access Applications; Product Concept Developed From
MCG's Newly Launched Linux Strategy; the SLX-2010 and
SLX-2020 network computers
"The SLX Series will be showcased at LinuxWorld
Expo, Booth 844, demonstrating a live satellite Internet
link using access software from Helius, a developer
of data-over-satellite solutions for local area networks
(LANs). Another demonstration will feature the "Instant
network -- out of the box" capability of Network Concierge's
software."
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8/14
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Growing Use
of Linux-Based Software Boosts Two Provo, Utah-Based
Firms
The two companies, founded in late 1994, are among the
four or so major vendors of Linux software. Caldera
Systems and Lineo, formerly Caldera Thin Clients Inc.,
are funded by the Canopy Group, Noorda's family trust.
So, too, is Helius Inc., a Utah company that sells Linux
software for satellite communications
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8/11
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Helius Expands
Satellite Router Capabilities To Support Motorola
Helius Inc.'s entrance to the telecommunications industry
has taken a step forward with its introduction of rugged
and reliablerack-mounted devices to provide customers
with Internet access.
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8/9
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Motorola/Lineo
Announcement
Noel Lesniak, Motorola: "The SLX Series will be
showcased next week at Linux World Expo. In one demonstration,
it will run a live satellite Internet link using satellite
access software from Helius. Satellites are ideal for
applications such as IP Multicast and remote Internet
access. The SLX Series with high performance and low
cost is ideal for these demanding satellite services."
Click for article excerpt
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8/1
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Product Review:
Is the Helius Satellite Router for You?
This question boils down to, ``do you need a fast download
system for a network?'' If so, the Helius Satellite
Router is an ideal solution. It is capable of talking
to a UNIX/Linux-, Windows- or Macintosh-based network,
easy to install and performs well at a reasonable cost.
Complete
Text at LinuxJournal.com
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8/1
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NECC '99 round-up:
Technology companies unveil new tools for schools -
Helius Inc. announced its eRate Bundle, a completely
eRate-eligible product and service solution that provides
schools with a one-stop shop for satellite-based internet
connectivity. The bundle includes a Helius Satellite
Router, an all-in-one network appliance with the capacity
to connect up to 250 concurrent users to the internet,
as well as a mini satellite dish, recurring monthly
access charge, and Virtual Technician remote support.
According to Dan Broadbent, vice president of marketing
at Helius, the company's Satellite Router includes caching
and proxy services, works with any existing network,
and provides "plug and play" connectivity almost instantly
out of the box.
Complete
Text at eSchoolNews.com
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8/1
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Convenient
Connection for Remote Schools; Helius E-Rate Bundle
offers remote schools Internet access
"In response to the FCC's decision to dedicate
$ 2.25 billion to connect every remote school and library
Helius, Inc. has introduced the Helius
E-Rate Bundle. The product and service solution provides
schools with complete Internet connectivity under one
roof."
Click for article excerpts and graphic
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8/1
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Choosing the
Right Kind of Internet Access
by Myron Mosbarger, president and CEO, Helius, Inc.
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7/22
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School Technology Market Report
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Helius Introduces
All-In-One Bundle To Capitalize On E-Rate Allocations
Helius Inc. (Orem, UT), has introduced an E-rate bundle
that promises one-stop shopping for high-bandwidth Internet
access, quick set up and installation and inexpensive
on-going costs. The Helius E-rate bundle was introduced
following President Clinton's May 27th address at the
Fifth Annual White House Community Empowerment Conference,
where he expressed a commitment to continued E-rate
funding. To garner some of the $ 2.25 billion in funding,
Helius released its E-rate bundle consisting of a satellite
router, dish and access service.
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7/12
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Satellite News
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Satellite Spotlight:
Helius Succeeds Through Vertical Markets
Utah-based Helius Inc., has answered President Clinton's
call for connecting every school and library to the
Internet by 2000 as a way to provide a seamless solution
to serve vertical markets. Besides education,
other markets Helius will serve are real estate and
accounting, said Dan Broadbent, Helius' vice president
of marketing.
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6/30
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Utah Briefs
Helius Inc., an Orem-based developer of satellite data
access products, has signed an agreement with ITOCHU
Communications Corp. to market and sell Helius data-over-satellite
products in Japan.
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6/29
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Helius Partners
with Itochu to Enter Japanese Satellite Market
Orem, Utah-based Helius Inc. is entering the Japanese
market after signing a master agreement with Itochu
Communications Corp. to market and sell Helius
data-over-satellite products in that country.
Financial details were not disclosed, but under terms
of the agreement, Itochu and Helius will partner
with Japanese information technology distributor Inno
Micro Corp. to resell the full Helius product line.
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6/10
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Utah Briefs
Helius Inc., an Orem-based provider of software to manage
Internet transmissions from satellites to local area
networks, said it has achieved status as an authorized
reseller of Hughes DirecPC services. The added
capability means customers can buy hardware, software
and service from Helius in one call. Helius primarily
sells to schools and small- to medium-size businesses.
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6/10
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Helius To Market
DirecPC Services
Hughes Network Systems [GMH] added Helius Inc. as a
reseller of its DirecPC services. Terms
of the deal were not disclosed, but in March, Helius
released the Helius Satellite Router, which deliversDirecPC
services through an all-in-one interface (ST, 2/24).
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6/1
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Product Spotlight:
Helius Satellite Router
Helius Inc. of Orem, Utah, has developed the Helius
Satellite Router, what it calls the first solution for
K-12 schools in need of high-speed internet access and
support from multiple locations.
Complete
Text at EschoolNews.org
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5/1
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Fast Internet
Available Anywhere
The Helius Satellite Router is an Internet access solution
for K-12 schools that allows access and support from
any location, whether the school is urban or rural.
The Satellite Router comes complete in an all-in-one
box that includes Virtual Technician and Helius Optimized
software. Schools should benefit from the package's
easy integration with existing network systems, no-hassle
remote setup and support, and increased throughput for
satellite data services.
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4/1
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Community College
Foundation Mobile Access Lab Brings Internet Anywhere
In the case of the mobile learning lab, satellite access
was the only option that made sense. "The Institute
offers a solution to colleges and K-12 schools because
we can bring the technology directly to educators,"
Harrison explains. "Technology like the Helius system
demonstrates instant, high-speed access to the Internet.
This epitomizes the ease and excitement that, for teachers,
is crucial to the experience and builds a vision for
using multimedia technology."
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3/23
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Helius Releases
DirecPC Software
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3/15
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First Linux 2.2
distribution emerges
Caldera will also be demonstrating new OpenLinux-compatible
hardware at the show. This will include Helius Inc.'s
satellite Internet router and MTI Technology Corp.'s
enterprise RAID storage solution: the Gladiator RAID
subsystem and Infinity 1630 tape library.
Complete
Text at ZDNET.com
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3/9
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Utah Briefs
Helius Inc., Orem, has introduced the Helius Satellite
Router for small- and medium-sized businesses and schools
that need high-speed Internet access and support for
a variety of locations. The product can operate at speeds
up to 3 megabits per second and features remote setup
and support.
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3/8
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ISP Business News
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Hardware
Helius Satellite Router is a thin server network appliance
that works with any LAN, including Windows NT, Novell
NetWare, Macintosh, Linux and Sun Solaris. The product
can connect up to 250 concurrent users to the Internet.
System capabilities include interactive Internet; IP
Multicasting; email, news and more.
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3/1
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eSN Special Report: Connectivity,
Beyond the promised LAN
Tucked away an hour and a half from the next closest
town, the Young, Ariz., school system faces all the
challenges of a remote rural area. With 26 miles of
unpaved road leading north and another 30 miles of dirt
stretching south, the district can barely get a decent
phone connection. Yet its 85 students in grades K-12
now have affordable high-speed internet access, thanks
to satellite provider Helius Inc. of Orem, Utah.
Complete
Text at eSchoolNews.com
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2/24
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Helius, Caldera
Systems Provide Satellite Internet Router
Helius Inc. and Caldera Systems Inc. are responding
to customer demands by providing high-speed Internet
access, same-day set-up, Linux and remote administration.
The Helius Satellite Internet Router (HSIR) is said
to be the first Linux-integrated router with the capacity
to connect an entire local area network to the Internet
with the stability of Caldera Systems' OpenLinux.
Through remote access, the system can be installed in
any country in the world and be configured by Helius
Stateside.
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2/24
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Caldera pushes
Linux into uncharted space
Caldera is partnering with Helius Inc. to develop the
Helius Satellite Internet Router, which connects network
users directly to a satellite dish used for broadband
data access. The router runs on Caldera's OpenLinux.
Customers include the New York State Offices of Family
and Youth Services, which will connect 34 correctional
facilities to the Internet with the Linux satellite
router, and California's Lessen County Office of Education,
a 5,500-plus-node network, officials said.
Complete
Text at ZDNet.com
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1/1
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Technology & Learning
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News Briefs
JDL Technologies and Helius have partnered to provide
Internet access using JDL's K-12WORLD Satellite Server
and Helius' Network Edition for DirectPC satellite access
software. Software from Helius is used by the server
to receive satellite transmissions of Internet content
that is then relayed over the LAN. JDL content management
features include CyberLibrary and PRobot. CyberLibrary
caches frequently used Web sites locally and PRobot
downloads content during nonpeak hours.
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1/1
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Helius and
JDL Improve Satellite Internet Access
A partnership between Helius Inc. and JDL Technologies
has produced a new Internet solution for K-12 schools.
Using Helius satellite access software, the K-12WORLD
Satellite Server from JDL provides a high-speed and
affordable Internet connection with several software
features that improve the use of Internet content in
the classroom. "Insufficient infrastructure often limits
the Internet as a usable tool for classroom instruction,"
said Myron Mosbarger, president of Helius Inc. "Satellite-based
Internet access solves this problem in three ways: high-speed,
low cost and universal availability."
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