HELIUS Releases First Linux Product
for DirecPC USB Satellite Modem
DirectPC Users Now Able to Run USB Satellite
Modems with Linux
LINDON, Utah — March 12, 2001 — Helius, Inc.,
the premier technology developer for satellite data solutions,
today announced it has enhanced its Network Edition(TM) for
DirecPC software to support Universal Serial Bus (USB) Satellite
Modems used with the DirecPC satellite data service.
What's more, the software is the first that is supported through
Linux, a multi-platform, open-sourced, multitasking operating
system.
Over the past five years Helius has actively
developed enhancements for the DirecPC satellite service.
Helius was the first to develop software to make DirecPC
usable in a network environment, specifically for Novell LANs.
Expanding the offering, Helius also developed versions
for Windows NT(TM) and Linux(TM).
Helius' new release enables Linux computers
to receive satellite data via an external satellite modem.
The modem electrically communicates with the computer through
a USB connection. The advantage of using an external
interface is that users are not required to open their computers
and insert a PCI card into one of the bus expansion slots.
This means that the workstation will maintain the integrity
of a robust system while alleviating the need to attach a
satellite receiver to each workstation.
Myron Mosbarger, President and CEO of Helius
says, "We are pleased to expand our offering by making
our product usable on more platforms. Linux is used
more widely then ever and offers a very stable and reliable
computing environment. We have developed this software
to run through a USB connection to free the end user from
the conventional PCI card requirements. By offering
this software enhancement for DirecPC, we will help grow the
satellite data delivery market."
The offering is based on fourth generation Helius
Optimized(TM) software, improving interactive Internet
services over satellite conveyances. In addition, the
software can be supported by Helius' Virtual Technician(SM)
service, which allows setup and configuration through a remote
connection. The software runs on the Helius Model 7100
router box. The Model 7100 is a desktop router that
is equipped with two USB ports. The software will also
be available online to download for trial tests and sales.
Helius will offer the software in a b2b
and a b2c sales package. The b2c retail price schedule
is as follows:
Lite (2-4 users) $199.00
Base (10-30 users) $599.00
Unlimited (unlimited users) $999.00
About Helius
Helius Inc. develops technologies for broadband satellite
applications such as IP multicasting, content distribution
and interactive Internet. Helius has worked with leading companies
like Philips, Fujitsu, Motorola and Telesat Canada to improve
the usability and management of satellite for large-scale
deployment. Founded in 1995, Helius is based in Lindon, Utah,
and is a holding under the Ray Noorda/Canopy Group Investment
Company. For more information visit http://www.helius.com
or call 801-764-9020.
For
more information, please contact:
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Richard
Jackman
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Ann
Jardine Bardsley, Account Executive
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Helius,
Inc.
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Johnson
& Company, The Virtual Agency, TM
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(801)
764-9020
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(801) 484-3115
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press@helius.com
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ann_UT@joandco.com
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Helius, Helius Optimized,
and Helius Satellite Router are trademarks of Helius Inc.
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