Hi Editor,

Below find news regarding Keyspan's new 4-port USB serial adapter now
shipping. In addition to Mac OS and Windows, note that the drivers are
supported within the kernel of Linux release 2.4 to add off-the shelf
serial-to-USB support for the Linux platform.

If you would like for me to send you a JPG please specify whether you
prefer the interesting BACK shot that shows the all of the ports or the
boring FRONT shot.

Please advise if you or your organization wish an eval for review by
e-mailing back to me your interest and CURRENT ground shipping info.

Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Bill Gram-Reefer
WORLDVIEW


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Richmond, Calif‹ March 5, 2001‹ Keyspan, America's top selling brand of
USB connectivity products, is now shipping its new USB 4-port Serial
Adapter. Distributed by Ingram Micro and Tech Data, the adapter has an
MSRP of $149.

The Keyspan USB 4-Port Serial Adapter allows 4 serial devices to be
connected to a single USB port. Each of its male DB9 ports allows
connection to RS232 serial devices at data rates up to 960 Kbps. In
addition to supporting Linux 2.4, the Keyspan USB 4-Port Serial Adapter
can also be used on the Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows 2000
platforms, as well as with Mac OS 8.6 or higher. Support for Mac OS X
will be available in the 3rd quarter.

This new adapter is targeted to enterprise and industrial market
segments. It is an ideal for connecting serial devices needed in
laboratory, manufacturing, and retail settings for Point of Sale (POS),
process control, or data retrieval applications.

"Our new 4-port adapter addresses the need to connect multiple serial
devices to a USB port on a variety of platforms, including Linux,
Windows and MacOS," noted Mike Ridenhour, president of Keyspan. "Our
success in the consumer marketplace provides us with tremendous
economies of scale.  We are able to bring the new USB 4-port Serial
Adapter to market at a price point which is about 50% less than the
competition."

About Keyspan
Keyspan products provide "Connections for Your Computer."
The company's first products provided serial ports for connecting to
traditional computer peripherals such as modems, printers and graphics
tablets. Over time, Keyspan has expanded its horizons, connecting the
Macintosh and PC to the other items found in the home, school or office.
Editors can reach Keyspan at 510-222-0131 x102 or via e-mail at
info@keyspan.com. The Keyspan website is located at
http://www.keyspan.com.

Contacts
Mike Ridenhour, Keyspan, 510-222-0131 x102, info@keyspan.com
Bill Gram-Reefer, WORLDVIEW, 925-676-4733, reefer@worldviewpr.com

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