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<H2><A NAME="s21">21. Free Software for Commercial Hardware</A></H2>
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<P>
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<P>This section covers free Linux software (e.g. drivers) for specialized
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hardware.
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<H2><A NAME="ss21.1">21.1 Stallion Technologies Multiport Serial Boards</A>
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<DT><B>Description:</B><DD><P>Stallion provides Linux support for its EasyIO and
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EasyConnection range of multiport cards. EasyIO is available with
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either 4 asynchronous serial ports with RJ45 connectors, or 8
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asynchronous serial ports with RJ45 or DB25 connectors. EasyIO supports
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data rates of up to 145 Kbits/sec or 460 Kbits/sec per port (depending
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on the model) and full modem signaling. Drivers are available for most
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Intel-based operating systems, including Linux. EasyIO is available for
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the ISA bus.
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<P>EasyConnection is an expandable multiport solution that provides from 8
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to 64 asynchronous serial ports in 8 or 16 port increments. Both RJ45
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and DB25 connectors are available. Features include full surge suppression,
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full modem signaling, and data rates of up to 145 Kbits/sec or 460 Kbits/sec
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per port (depending on the panel version). Drivers are available for most
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Intel-based operating systems, including Linux. EasyConnection is
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available for the ISA, EISA and PCI bus.
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<DT><B>Distribution media:</B><DD><P>Internet (FTP).
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<DT><B>Licensing policy:</B><DD><P>The Linux driver is available at no charge and is
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copyrighted under the GNU General Public License. Source code is provided.
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<DT><B>OS provisions:</B><DD><P>The most current driver supports all 2.0.x kernel
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versions. The drivers are updated regularly to keep pace with kernel
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changes.
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<DT><B>Documentation:</B><DD><P>Hardware reference documentation provided with the
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boards. The Linux driver package contains a README file with driver
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installation and usage information.
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<DT><B>Product support:</B><DD><P>Stallion Technologies now fully supports the Stallion
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board Linux drivers. Software updates are available from the
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Internet. Stallion also provides technical support for the hardware. Contact
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<A HREF="mailto:www-support@stallion.com">Stallion support</A>
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for assistance.
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<DT><B>Available since:</B><DD><P>October, 1994.
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<DT><B>Countries with distribution:</B><DD><P>World wide distribution. Available in
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most countries.
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<DT><B>Price range:</B><DD><P>Prices for the serial boards vary from country to
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country. Contact your nearest Stallion Technologies office for local
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availability and pricing. The driver package contains a file with contact
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information for all Stallion Technologies offices.
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<DT><B>Vendor:</B><DD><P>Stallion Technologies Pty Ltd.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><CODE>
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2880 Research Park Drive, Suite 160
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Soquel, CA 95073
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U.S.A.
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</PRE>
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</CODE></BLOCKQUOTE>
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<DT><B>Phone:</B><DD><P>+1 800 347 7979
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<DT><B>Fax:</B><DD><P>+1 408 477 0444
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<DT><B>EMail:</B><DD><P>
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<A HREF="mailto:info@stallion.com">info@stallion.com</A><DT><B>URL:</B><DD><P>
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<A HREF="http://www.stallion.com">http://www.stallion.com</A><DT><B>FTP:</B><DD><P>
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<A HREF="ftp://ftp.stallion.com">ftp://ftp.stallion.com</A><P>
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<DT><B>Last modified:</B><DD><P>September 30, 1997.
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