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For Immediate Release
May 14, 2001
MOTOROLA'S SM56 SOFTWARE MODEM
RECEIVES RED HAT READY CERTIFICATION LOGO
Linux-based Modem Solution Supports Low-Cost PC Communications
and Provides Next-Generation Platform for Embedded Devices
Mansfield, Mass., May 14, 2001 - Motorola, Inc.'s (NYSE: MOT)
Software Products Division (SPD), a leading communications supplier
to PC OEMs, today announced its SM56 PCI II Software Modem has
received the Red Hat Ready Certification Logo and is part of Red
Hat's Certified Partner Program. Motorola's SM56 PCI II Software
Modem met Red Hat's stringent testing requirements to ensure complete
interoperability within the Linux environment. Such interoperability
enables a best-of-breed platform for client/server environments,
leading the way for new communications-intensive applications such as
file and e-commerce servers, alternative PCs, home gateways and
set-top boxes.
According to industry analyst firm IDC, Linux continues to be the
most rapidly growing server operating system worldwide. The Linux OS
enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to benefit from lower
hardware support costs and the ability to avoid common obsolescence
factors, while offering developers the ability to modify open source
modules for customized applications. Motorola's software modem
technology offers OEMs the added benefit of significant cost savings
over hardware modem implementations, while providing end users with
the convenience of a software-upgradeable modem solution.
"Our Red Hat Ready certification further solidifies SPD's software
communications technology as an established choice for PC and
embedded OEMs," said Mike Tramontano, director of marketing for
Motorola's Software Products Division. "By working with such
industry leaders as Red Hat, SPD is enabling a new generation of
products and applications for the personal communications market."
The Red Hat Certified Partner Program is intended for commercial
application vendors who are porting, or have ported, their
applications to the Red Hat Linux operating system. As the number of
Linux applications and users grow, Red Hat is committed to partnering
with companies such as Motorola to assure end-user satisfaction and
retention, as well as fully interoperable industry solutions.
Motorola's Linux driver appears on the Red Hat Linux 7.1 Linux
Applications CD Deluxe version, which commenced shipping on April 23,
2001.
About Motorola
Motorola's Software Products Division (SPD) is a leading supplier of
software-based communications solutions for today's cutting-edge
personal computers. Combining software and processing power,
Motorola delivers robust communications connectivity for desktop and
notebook PCs, as well as other Internet access appliances while
addressing issues of cost, quality and upgradeability for
manufacturers and users. http://www.motorola.com/softmodem
As the world's #1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola's
Semiconductor Products Sector offers multiple DigitalDNA
technologies which enable its customers to create "smart" products
and new business opportunities in the networking and computing,
wireless communications, transportation, and home networking markets.
Motorola's worldwide semiconductor sales were $7.9 billion (USD) in
2000. http://www.motorola.com/semiconductors
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated
communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2000 were
$37.6 billion. http://www.motorola.com.
©2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
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Editorial Contacts: Reader Contacts:
Amy Halm Stan Vernon
Courtney Waldron
Motorola SPS Motorola SPD LNS
Communications
+1-480-413-7353 +1-508-261-4428 +1-617-577-9777
amy.halm@motorola.com stan.vernon@motorola.com
cwaldron@LNScom.com
www.motorola.com/softmodem
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_______________________
Allyson M. Casey, Associate
LNS Communications
617-577-9777 ext. 227
617-577-9888 fax
acasey@LNScom.com
25 First Street, 4th Fl.
Cambridge, MA 02141
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<div>Hello Rebecca,</div>
<div>Motorola Software Products Division (SPD) today announced that
the SM56 PCI II Software Modem has received the Red Hat Ready
Certification Logo and is part of Red Hat's Certified Partner
Program. We would like the opportunity to discuss this news and
update you on our product and strategy road map as it relates to the
Linux environment.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like
to set up a briefing call with SPD.</div>
<div>Thanks,</div>
<div>Allyson</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>____________________________________________________________</div
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<div><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000"><b>For Immediate
Release<br>
<font size="-3">May 14, 2001<br>
<br>
</font><font size="+1">MOTOROLA'S SM56 SOFTWARE MODEM<br>
RECEIVES RED HAT READY CERTIFICATION LOGO</font><br>
<br>
<i>Linux-based Modem Solution Supports Low-Cost PC Communications<br>
and Provides Next-Generation Platform for Embedded Devices<br>
<br>
<br>
</i></b></font><font face="Times New Roman" color="#000000">Mansfield,
Mass., May 14, 2001 - Motorola, Inc.'s (NYSE: MOT) Software
Products Division (SPD), a leading communications supplier to PC OEMs,
today announced its SM56 PCI II Software Modem has received the Red
Hat Ready Certification Logo and is part of Red Hat's Certified
Partner Program. Motorola's SM56 PCI II Software Modem met Red
Hat's stringent testing requirements to ensure complete
interoperability within the Linux environment. Such
interoperability enables a best-of-breed platform for client/server
environments, leading the way for new communications-intensive
applications such as file and e-commerce servers, alternative PCs,
home gateways and set-top boxes.<br>
<br>
According to industry analyst firm IDC, Linux continues to be the most
rapidly growing server operating system worldwide. The Linux OS
enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to benefit from lower
hardware support costs and the ability to avoid common obsolescence
factors, while offering developers the ability to modify open source
modules for customized applications. Motorola's software modem
technology offers OEMs the added benefit of significant cost savings
over hardware modem implementations, while providing end users with
the convenience of a software-upgradeable modem solution. <br>
<br>
"Our Red Hat Ready certification further solidifies SPD's software
communications technology as an established choice for PC and embedded
OEMs," said Mike Tramontano, director of marketing for Motorola's
Software Products Division. "By working with such industry
leaders as Red Hat, SPD is enabling a new generation of products and
applications for the personal communications market."<br>
<br>
The Red Hat Certified Partner Program is intended for commercial
application vendors who are porting, or have ported, their
applications to the Red Hat Linux operating system. As the
number of Linux applications and users grow, Red Hat is committed to
partnering with companies such as Motorola to assure end-user
satisfaction and retention, as well as fully interoperable industry
solutions. Motorola's Linux driver appears on the Red
Hat Linux 7.1 Linux Applications CD Deluxe version, which commenced
shipping on April 23, 2001.<br>
<br>
<font size="-1"><u>About Motorola<br>
</u>Motorola's Software Products Division (SPD) is a leading supplier
of software-based communications solutions for today's cutting-edge
personal computers. Combining software and processing power,
Motorola delivers robust communications connectivity for desktop and
notebook PCs, as well as other Internet access appliances while
addressing issues of cost, quality and upgradeability for
manufacturers and users. <u>
http://www.motorola.com/softmodem<br>
<br>
</u>As the world's #1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola's
Semiconductor Products Sector offers multiple DigitalDNA
technologies which enable its customers to create "smart"
products and new business opportunities in the networking and
computing, wireless communications, transportation, and home
networking markets. Motorola's worldwide semiconductor sales
were $7.9 billion (USD) in 2000. <u>
http://www.motorola.com/semiconductors<br>
<br>
</u>Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing
integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in
2000 were $37.6 billion.<u>
http://www.motorola.com</u>.</font></font></div>
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©2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the
U.S.A.<br>
<br>
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</x-tab>Reader Contacts:<br>
Amy Halm<x-tab>
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</x-tab><x-tab> </x-tab>Stan
Vernon<x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Courtney Waldron<br>
Motorola SPS<x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>Motorola SPD<x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab> </x-tab>LNS
Communications<br>
+1-480-413-7353<x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>+1-508-261-4428<x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab>+1-617-577-9777<br>
<u>amy.halm@motorola.com</u><x-tab>
</x-tab><x-tab>
</x-tab><u>stan.vernon@motorola.com<x-tab
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</x-tab>cwaldron@LNScom.com<br>
www.motorola.com/softmodem<br>
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_______________________<br>
Allyson M. Casey, Associate<br>
LNS Communications<br>
617-577-9777 ext. 227<br>
617-577-9888 fax<br>
acasey@LNScom.com<br>
25 First Street, 4th Fl.<br>
Cambridge, MA 02141<br>
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