From: mbiscuiti@mindstormcomm.com
To: mbiscuiti@mindstormcomm.com
Bcc: lwn@lwn.net
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:10:33 -0500
Subject: Linux Support for Trisignal's Phantom Embedded Modem


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TRISIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES LINUX SUPPPORT FOR ITS EMBEDDED MODEM
DESIGN 

HANNOVER, GERMANY, CeBIT 2000 (Hall 15, Stand A14), Feb. 28, 2000 -- 
TRISIGNAL Communications, a Division of Eicon Technology Corporation 
(TSE: EIC), today announced the availability of its Phantom (TM) Embedded 
Modem reference design for the Linux operating system.

This new, off the shelf, pre-ported design will be immediately available
for license to OEMs, allowing them to quickly bring to market any product
running Linux and requiring V.90 modem connectivity, such as Internet
appliances. The embedded Phantom design comes with all the necessary modem
code and engineering support required for final integration by the
OEM. Manufacturers that license this embedded modem design can benefit from
TRISIGNAL?s core software code which has an installed base approaching 20
million units. 

"Last year saw the emergence of Linux as a viable alternative operating
system for both PC platforms and embedded products. TRISIGNAL is one of the
first companies to support both controllerless and software-based modems on
the Linux platform," said Gad Elmoznino, Director of TRISIGNAL
Operations. "Our Linux-ready version of the Phantom Embedded Modem will be
well received by our customers, who are continually seeking cost effective,
rapidly deployed solutions for embedded connectivity."

This new modem design is part of TRISIGNAL?s commitment to the development
of far-reaching modem technology (wireline, wireless, ISDN and ADSL)  that
OEMs can quickly and effortlessly embed in a greater number of products
where Internet access is key.

TRISIGNAL Communications

TRISIGNAL Communications, a Division of Eicon Technology Corporation,
specializes in developing and licensing high performance communication
products for the telecommunications industry. Its worldwide clients include
top networking companies, major modem manufacturers, semiconductor vendors,
and other OEMs. TRISIGNAL?s core technology covers Analog Modems, ADSL,
ISDN, Networking and Wireless data. Licenses are available for designs in
all these areas. Information about TRISIGNAL and its solutions is available
at http://www.trisignal.com.

Eicon Technology Corporation

Eicon Technology Corporation is a worldwide provider of remote access
products for personal computers. The Company develops, markets and supports
hardware and software products for connecting network servers and desktop
and notebook PCs to corporate networks, host computers and the
Internet. Its products are sold in more than 80 countries through a network
of certified channel partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Eicon
Technology shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol
"EIC." Information about Eicon and its products is available at http://www.eicon.com. 

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Phantom is a trademark of Eicon Technology Corp.

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Contacts:

Gad Elmoznino
Trisignal Communications
Tel: 514.745.5500
gad@trisignal.com

Chaim Haas
Mindstorm Communications
Tel: 212.320.2133
chaas@mindstormcomm.com