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<H2><A NAME="s21">21. Free Software for Commercial Hardware</A></H2>
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<P>This section covers free Linux software (e.g. drivers) for specialized
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
EasyConnection range of multiport cards. EasyIO is available with
either 4 asynchronous serial ports with RJ45 connectors, or 8
asynchronous serial ports with RJ45 or DB25 connectors. EasyIO supports
data rates of up to 145 Kbits/sec or 460 Kbits/sec per port (depending
on the model) and full modem signaling. Drivers are available for most
Intel-based operating systems, including Linux. EasyIO is available for
the ISA bus.
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<P>EasyConnection is an expandable multiport solution that provides from 8
to 64 asynchronous serial ports in 8 or 16 port increments. Both RJ45
and DB25 connectors are available. Features include full surge suppression,
full modem signaling, and data rates of up to 145 Kbits/sec or 460 Kbits/sec
per port (depending on the panel version). Drivers are available for most
Intel-based operating systems, including Linux. EasyConnection is
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
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
versions. The drivers are updated regularly to keep pace with kernel
changes.
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<DT><B>Documentation:</B><DD><P>Hardware reference documentation provided with the
boards. The Linux driver package contains a README file with driver
installation and usage information.
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<DT><B>Product support:</B><DD><P>Stallion Technologies now fully supports the Stallion
board Linux drivers. Software updates are available from the
Internet. Stallion also provides technical support for the hardware. Contact
<A HREF="mailto:www-support@stallion.com">Stallion support</A>
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
most countries.
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<DT><B>Price range:</B><DD><P>Prices for the serial boards vary from country to
country. Contact your nearest Stallion Technologies office for local
availability and pricing. The driver package contains a file with contact
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>
<PRE>
2880 Research Park Drive, Suite 160
Soquel, CA 95073
U.S.A.
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<DT><B>Phone:</B><DD><P>+1 800 347 7979
<DT><B>Fax:</B><DD><P>+1 408 477 0444
<DT><B>EMail:</B><DD><P>
<A HREF="mailto:info@stallion.com">info@stallion.com</A><DT><B>URL:</B><DD><P>
<A HREF="http://www.stallion.com">http://www.stallion.com</A><DT><B>FTP:</B><DD><P>
<A HREF="ftp://ftp.stallion.com">ftp://ftp.stallion.com</A><P>
<DT><B>Last modified:</B><DD><P>September 30, 1997.
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