Hi Elizabeth, Jonathan and Michael

Below is the latest news from IOGEAR about how the company is working on the
Linux USB project to develop an open-source driver for upcoming USB 2.0
devices. USB 2.0 technology delivers users a 40 increase in peripheral speed
compared to USB 1.1.

Let me know if I can provide you with any other information, or put you in
direct contact with IOGEAR.

Thanks
Kelly


Contact: J. Kelly Peterson
LEWIS P.R. Inc.
Tel: 619 516 2559	Email: johnp@lewispr.com

IOGEAR and Linux unite to make USB 2.0 a universal technology
~ work together to speed up open-source USB devices ~

Irvine, CA - May 24, 2001 - Open-source systems are one step closer to
experiencing the increased speed of second generation USB technology, thanks
to development support from IOGEAR.

IOGEAR is working with the Linux USB project to deliver the necessary 2.0
driver that will offer users higher performance peripherals and reduction in
bandwidth bottlenecks. The Linux USB team is focused on building open-source
USB support for the Linux 2.2 and 2.4 systems. 
IOGEAR's USB 2.0 technology will benefit both consumers and businesses that
use USB products to provide a single technology to interconnect all desktop
peripherals, such as keyboards, scanners and printers. The second generation
of USB products will offer users a 40 times increase in data speed for
hardware attachments.

"As next generation USB products are now shipping, it is essential to create
drivers to implement this advanced technology in any operating system," said
Kevin Luong, senior channel sales manager at IOGEAR. "IOGEAR is pleased to be
a part of the Linux USB project and will continue to devote its expertise in
developing USB 2.0 technology."

Linux provides experimental support for a range of USB networking devices.
Support for other devices, including the various USB-to-USB products and USB
to Ethernet equipment, is under active development. For more information on
the Linux USB project, please visit www.linux-usb.org.

For more information on IOGEAR's line of USB 2.0 products, please visit
www.iogear.com.
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About the Linux USB project
The Linux USB project is developing open source USB support for the Linux 2.2
and Linux 2.4 kernals. Supporters for Linux USB development include: 3Com,
APC, CATC, Compaq, Datalux, Iomega, Keyspan, Kodak, Netchip Technology,
Sandisk, SuSE and Y-E Data.

For more information on the project, please visit www.linux-usb.org.

About IOGEAR
IOGEAR, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA, is a leading connectivity
manufacturer that provides complete KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), FireWire,
USB (Universal Serial Bus) and USB 2.0 solutions, targeted toward home users
as well as small to medium sized businesses.

IOGEAR's compact desktop KVM products enable users to access multiple
computers through one console, while its extensive line of USB and FireWire
connectivity products allow peripherals to be easily attached. The company
has consistently provided products that incorporate cutting edge technology,
providing the end user with outstanding functionality and capability. As one
of the only true manufacturers in the industry, IOGEAR has the ability to
offer high quality products sold at a fraction of the cost.

For product information, please visit www.iogear.com.

For further sales or distribution information, please contact:
Joyce Lu at IOGEAR, Inc.
Tel: 949 428 1111
Email: jlu@iogear.com
www.iogear.com

(c) 2001 IOGEAR. All rights reserved. IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are
registered trademarks or trademarks of IOGEAR. Other company and product
names may be trademarks of their respective owners.


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