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Coollogic launches Linux based set-top boxes series
Apr. 03, 2000

Dallas, TX -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coollogic Inc., today announced the launch of its e-Pilot 7000 Series -- cost-effective, easy-to-use Internet access appliances.

The e-Pilot 7000 series incorporates an advanced embedded Linux operating system that has solved the challenge of a reduced kernel size to fit small, memory-lean devices like set-top boxes.

The new set-top box, part of the e-Pilot 7000 Series, will be sold to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Vertical Market Integrators (VMIs). It will be bundled with Coollogic's Internet Ready solution and Coollinux, the company's embedded Linux OS software.

The e-Pilot includes full Java and JavaScript support. Other features include SSL (secure socket layer), 56K modem, Ethernet, and third-party plug-ins, such as Real Audio and Flash. It is one of the first set-top boxes to come with a full version of the Netscape browser utilizing Java applets, SSL and other plug-ins.

Coollinux is a Linux operating system that has solved the past technical challenges of reducing the kernel size to meet the memory footprint and functionality requirements of embedded systems that, in the past, couldn't be applied to most applications because of memory and cost constraints. Coollinux can go down to less than 355 kilobytes, which fits small, memory-lean devices like set-top boxes.

"The e-Pilot is designed to be extremely flexible to the needs of ISPs and VMIs," said Edward Ghafari, vice president of marketing. "Coupled with the wireless keyboard, television or SVGA monitor, nationally provided Internet connectivity and powered by our embedded Coollinux operating system, the e-Pilot can eliminate the fear factor among consumers while providing superior performance."

The e-Pilot is cable-modem and DSL ready, and is compatible with a wide range of popular applications and services. These product features will help to ensure quick adoption and flexible solution among ISPs and VMIs, said Ghafari. Coollogic, which works in a business-to-business model, has positioned the e-Pilot as a powerful but economical Internet access device for the post-PC era.

The e-Pilot includes: a wireless keyboard and mouse (English or Spanish), TV output with Svideo and Composite (NTSC and PAL), SVGA, Printer support via USB, and Audio support.

About Coollogic Inc.

Coollogic Inc. is a developer of innovative Internet appliances powered by embedded Linux software. Its Internet Ready solutions combine the Coollinux software, e-Pilot(TM) hardware and a wide range of applications and services delivered in a business-to-business model. These solutions provide Vertical Market Integrators and Service Providers a turnkey package of powerful software, reliable hardware and custom portals. The Coollinux embedded software solutions offer Original Equipment Manufacturers stable, flexible and cost effective operating systems and applications, which enable them to provide their customers with simple and affordable Internet access in the post-PC era.


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