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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. (254 words) 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- J. Kelly Peterson LEWIS - PRWEEK's Hi-Tech Agency to Watch, 2000/2001 Marketing and Media Relations for Technology Companies Centerside II 3131 Camino del Rio North, Suite 1170 San Diego, CA 92108 USA Tel: +1 619 516 2559 Fax: +1 619 516 3282 Email: johnp@lewispr.com Web: http://www.lewispr.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- We don’t have a mission statement, just some favorite words: creativity, credibility, dedication, detail, empathy, experience, flexibility, fun, goodwill, humility, inspiration, integrity, motivation, obsession, optimism, pace, personality, positive, professionalism, progress, synergy, technical know-how, value and work-rate. -----------------------------------------------------------------------