Sputnik launches new Linux-based indoor/outdoor AP for only $250!

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Great Outdoor Network.com the Free
Online Resource for Top Outdoor
Advertising Companies Viacom, Lamar
Outdoor and JC Decaux, Launches MyPlan

Great Outdoor Network.com the Free
Online Resource for Top Outdoor
Advertising Companies Viacom, Lamar
Outdoor and JC Decaux, Launches MyPlan 04/09/2005 02:24 AM
Online research and education tool for Out-of-Home Advertising - N. Lauderdale, FL - April 1st, 2005 - Great Outdoor - Network.com launched the re-design of its outdoor advertising website http://www.greatoutdoornetwork.com April 1st, featuring a streamlined version of its outdoor advertising search engine and the addition of My Plan, a private user interface that further simplifies the search for out-of-home media. [PRWEB Apr 9, 2005]

West Wing's indoor and outdoor voice

West Wing's indoor and outdoor voice 03/29/2005 09:25 AM
My wife and I have been catching up on TiVo'ed West Wings and the pattern seems obvious: The ones on the campaign trail are good while the ones inside the White House suck. The cause seems just as obvious: Without the natural drama of a campaign, the writers are at a loss. Adam Sorkin's genius was his ability to create compelling scripts out of two elements that traditionally are drama-free: a group of people who like one another and political issues/ideas. The new writers have fragmented the group and are relying on ridiculous plot twists: CJ's elevation to chief of...

Sputnik Launches!

Sputnik Launches! 01/07/2004 05:29 PM

I'm extremely proud to herald the launch of Sputnik's newest product set, Sputnik Central Control 2.2 and the award-winning AP 120 WiFi Access Point. These products have made it to the light of day after thousands of man-hours of testing and real-world use, bugs and bug-fixes, dozens of deployments, new feature enhancements, and hundreds of hours spent listening and working with customers and partners.

These products make it easy for Wireless ISPs, Hotspot operators, and IT Services companies to roll out managed, authenticated wireless access. At $185 per AP, the Sputnik AP 120 (bu y) is one half to one fifth the price of wireless Access Points with equivalent features. The Access Point is completely managable centrally - everything from initial provisioning to ongoing maintenance and firmware upgrades, can be done centrally. Sputnik Central Control (bu y) acts as the centralized management console, and the $895 price includes a software license to manage up to 20 Access Points. Additional licensing packs are available as well. Add it all up, and the complete Sputnik system is at least one half to one tenth the price of similar solutions. Sputnik even offers completely free licensing for community wireless groups - making it easy to start and manage a community wireless network.

Here's what some customers are saying:

Chad M. Smith of Washington Broadband, Inc: I want to thank you for your support and providing such an excellent solution. We have researched for months for a solution like yours. I have even attempted developing our own with little success. Since the database and cgi is "open" we will have no problems integrating Sputnik into our billing system. We will definitely be purchasing your products in the short term.


Craig Fine, director of sales for Softmatrix: It would have been really difficult without Sputnik because there's not really a solution that lets you manage multiple hot spots with one server.

How do they do that?

Here's the scoop: Sputnik Central Control and the AP120 were built from the ground up with the conviction that you could have commodity hardware pricing and enterprise-class management. And because Sputnik built itself up organically, without Venture Capitalist funding, we are able to offer the products at a radically lower price point than our competitors. Everyone said "It can't be done." But we put our heads together and came up with a completely different approach from everyone else in the industry - and we have happy customers who are using the system every day. Here's what the architecture looks like:

Don't just take my word for it - LinuxDevices took a thorough look at the system, and came away impressed:

The Sputnik Agent provides all of the manageability hooks that enable automatic configuration, dynamic firewalling, multiple captive portal redirects, policy routing, centralized management, and end-user tracking.

Wi-Fi Networking News, the leading trade publication covering Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11 standards liked what they saw:

With Sputnik's server software and access points (APs) that include Sputnik edge software, operators get centralized network management functions with usage analysis, security, AP provisioning, and an end user interface.

All this adds up to secure, managed wireless networking with lower capital costs, lower operating costs and greater flexibility than any alternative. See how people are using Sputnik technology in a variety of situations, like WISPs and Hot Spot Providers.

Sputnik is talking with select VARs and System Integrators. If you're interested in reselling the Sputnik system, send an email to partners@sputnik.com, but you'd better hurry - we're getting overwhelmed with requests.

I'm incredibly honored to have worked with the talented team of industry veterans at Sputnik. Everyone has worked their butts off to create a system built around user requests - an inexpensive, centrally managed, plug-and-play Wi-Fi system that provides group policy and access control - and one that could be plugged directly into a corporate LAN - no need for special VLANs or convoluted network architecture, just a dynamic firewall at each ingress/egress point in your network, all acting in unison, as part of a "hive mind".

HP launches Linux-based notebook

HP launches Linux-based notebook 08/03/2004 06:22 PM
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China Launches Linux-Based Smartphone

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An anonymous reader writes "This news item at LinuxDevices provides photos and specs of a new Linux-based smartphone being launched today in China. The device, ...

Mississippi Launches Linux-Based Safety
System

Mississippi Launches Linux-Based Safety
System 06/30/2004 02:46 PM
Mississippi is giving Linux, DB2 and Tarantella a try in a mobile public safety organization project.

Terra Soft Launches Linux-Based Macs

Terra Soft Launches Linux-Based Macs 03/20/2003 01:05 PM
In a move to boost hardware revenue, Terra Soft is now shipping Apple computers with Yellow Dog Linux preinstalled. The custom-configured, stand-alone units retain the full Apple warranty although they come with Linux. Terra Soft is offering the Linux machines, it says, to save users the trouble of initial installation and configuration.

Sony Launches Three Linux-based In-car
Navigation Devices

Sony Launches Three Linux-based In-car
Navigation Devices 06/10/2004 08:37 PM

Motorola's launches Linux-based phone
with Intel chip

Motorola's launches Linux-based phone
with Intel chip 11/03/2003 10:05 AM
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Radionet Launches Wi-Fi Access Point for
Outdoor Applications

Radionet Launches Wi-Fi Access Point for
Outdoor Applications 06/17/2005 07:20 PM
New RN-610 brings high reliability and advanced security features to outdoor corporate and hotspot WLAN networks [PRWEB Jun 10, 2005]

Web-based Timesheet Provider Replicon
Inc. Launches Web-based Resource
Scheduling Software

Web-based Timesheet Provider Replicon
Inc. Launches Web-based Resource
Scheduling Software 04/06/2005 02:38 AM
Replicon’s Web Resource to Replace the use of Traditional Spreadsheets for Employee Project Scheduling [PRWEB Apr 6, 2005]

Spry Launches Windows Based Virtual
Private Server Hosting Based on
Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Spry Launches Windows Based Virtual
Private Server Hosting Based on
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 03/14/2005 04:40 PM
Virtual Private Server (VPS) technologies have allowed webhosting users on Linux for years to have control of their own servers while minimizing cost. Spry now offers this ability to the Microsoft Windows hosting community. Spry is known as a leading VPS hosting and colocation provider in Seattle, Washington. [PRWEB Mar 14, 2005]

HP Launches RISC-Based Workstation

HP Launches RISC-Based Workstation 04/27/2004 01:18 PM
HP is rolling out a RISC-based workstation that officials said will boost performance at almost half the price of the current model.

Viacom's MTV Launches Web-Based TV
'Channel' (Reuters)

Viacom's MTV Launches Web-Based TV
'Channel' (Reuters) 04/06/2005 03:47 PM
Reuters - MTV Networks, home to raucous pop culture television hits like "The Osbournes" and "Punk'd," on Wednesday launched a free Web-based "channel" that places many of its popular programs on the Internet.

IBM launches POWER5-based p5 server line

IBM launches POWER5-based p5 server line 07/14/2004 11:52 PM
A while back, we covered IBM's launch of their POWER5-based i5 server line, and today the company has launched their advanced POWER5-based line in the form of the p5 series.

AOL Launches Message-Based Dating
Service

AOL Launches Message-Based Dating
Service 12/10/2003 03:28 AM
San Jose Mercury News Dec 10 2003 2:10AM ET

IBM launches new iSeries POWER5-based
servers

IBM launches new iSeries POWER5-based
servers 05/04/2004 09:07 PM
Yesterday, IBM took the wraps off of their first POWER5 servers. Just to recap and summarize some of the coverage, here are most of the relevant points.

Earthlink Launches Standards-Based P2P
Network?

Earthlink Launches Standards-Based P2P
Network? 09/16/2004 03:43 AM
While ISPs were perhaps the one entity that benefited the most from file sharing, recently they've been very hostile to the concept -- mostly due to being inundated with take down letters from the entertainment industry. However, Earthlink seems to have figured out that the more people using the internet to do more, the better off they'll be and has released their own "proof-of-concept" SIP-based file sharing network called SIPShare. To back this up, they say: "An open Internet means users have full end-to-end connectivity to say to each other whatever it is they say, be that voice, video, or other data exchanges, without the help of mediating servers in the middle whenever possible. We believe that if peer-to-peer flourishes, the Internet flourishes." Good thing they released this before the INDUCE Act becomes law, or Earthlink might be in trouble.

NYC-based Gothamist launches LA
offshoot, LAist

NYC-based Gothamist launches LA
offshoot, LAist 07/01/2004 08:26 PM
The LA counterpart blog to Gothamist and Chicagoist hasn't been properly launched yet, but -- what's that you say? I can peek behind the kimono here? Link

KT Launches Web and Mobile based
Security Service

KT Launches Web and Mobile based
Security Service 08/09/2004 12:57 PM
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Solient Inc. Launches Web-based Product
Developed by New Signature

Solient Inc. Launches Web-based Product
Developed by New Signature 06/24/2004 02:55 AM
Solient Inc. has brought compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations into the information age with the release of their HazCom and MSDS web-based solution. New Signature was selected to develop this cutting-edge software product and Solient’s corporate website (http://www.solient.com). [PRWEB Jun 24, 2004]

FindWhat Launches Online/Offline
Performance-Based Ads

FindWhat Launches Online/Offline
Performance-Based Ads 09/14/2004 08:53 PM
Source: ClickZ - Findwhat.com today added a pay-per-call lead generation service, allowing companies without an online presence to take advantage of its performance-based search offering....

Airtel launches IN based ring back tone
services

Airtel launches IN based ring back tone
services 07/22/2004 06:09 AM
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Brief: FedEx Kinko's launches
Internet-based print options

Brief: FedEx Kinko's launches
Internet-based print options 08/18/2004 04:25 PM
FedEx Kinko's yesterday launched a Web-based tool geared toward mobile professionals and small businesses that allows Microsoft Windows users to connect to FedEx Kinko's printing centers.

FeedStream Launches FLUiD CMS 4.5, an
XML-based Web Content Management System

FeedStream Launches FLUiD CMS 4.5, an
XML-based Web Content Management System 08/11/2004 02:34 AM
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SafeAngel Ltd (UK) Launches Location
Based Services Consultancy Division

SafeAngel Ltd (UK) Launches Location
Based Services Consultancy Division 07/14/2004 03:35 AM
SafeAngel has announced its intention to launch one of the first Location Based Service centric consultancy divisions in the UK. [PRWEB Jul 14, 2004]

One Paycheck at a Time Launches
Web-Based Debt Reduction Program

One Paycheck at a Time Launches
Web-Based Debt Reduction Program 01/05/2005 03:13 AM
One Paycheck at a Time Inc. made available today One Paycheck at a Time™ eTools, a web-based application designed to enable individuals and families to sensibly get out of debt and manage their finances. The eTools application may be found on the Web at www.OnePaycheckataTime.com. As the company name communicates, the foundation of One Paycheck at a Time products is based on achieving debt free status – incrementally, paycheck by paycheck. [PRWEB Jan 5, 2005]

Gigabyte launches PCI express-based
graphics cards for enhanced gaming

Gigabyte launches PCI express-based
graphics cards for enhanced gaming 04/20/2004 10:15 PM
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REI Systems, Inc. Launches Innovative
Web-Based Membership Communication and
Management Software

REI Systems, Inc. Launches Innovative
Web-Based Membership Communication and
Management Software 08/28/2004 02:38 AM
REI Systems, Inc., privately-held firm specializing in turnkey, web-enabled solutions that manage complex business processes, announced the unveiling of MemberElink; a revolutionary new web-based technology that enables membership associations, organizations, and clubs to securely communicate and manage their news, events, member directory, and speaker pool at the American Society of Association Executives Convention in Minneapolis, MN this past week. [PRWEB Aug 28, 2004]

MozSource Launches Fee-Based
Professional Email Support for Mozilla
Products

MozSource Launches Fee-Based
Professional Email Support for Mozilla
Products 12/17/2004 06:35 PM

London-based trade group launches an
e-shopping promotion site

London-based trade group launches an
e-shopping promotion site 10/31/2003 06:21 PM
InternetRetailer.com Oct 31 2003 4:44PM ET

Northern Ireland Based Aventure Media,
Re-Launches AventureMail.com with 5GB
Storage

Northern Ireland Based Aventure Media,
Re-Launches AventureMail.com with 5GB
Storage 09/20/2004 02:41 AM
Northern Ireland Based Aventure Media, Re-Launches AventureMail.com with 5GB storage. The email service features enhanced facilities and improved spam/virus filtering. [PRWEB Sep 20, 2004]

Internet-based data synch network
launches for retailers and suppliers

Internet-based data synch network
launches for retailers and suppliers 08/06/2004 06:40 PM
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PC-Based, Linux Robots

PC-Based, Linux Robots 01/09/2004 09:57 PM
Dafydd Walters has written the first of a series of articles for mobilerobotics.org on the challenges of building a PC-based robot that runs Linux. His first article includes an introduction explaining the project and a few of the goals. He also presents a list of interesting hardware that could be used for PC-based robots and links to a lot of related web sites. Dafydd is also responsible for the Open Automaton Project which we've covered in previous articles.

Linux-based Wi-Fi hot spot on CD

Linux-based Wi-Fi hot spot on CD 09/08/2004 12:28 PM

First Linux-based tablet PC

First Linux-based tablet PC 11/02/2003 02:09 PM
We almost weren't going to post something about this, but what the heck, it's been a slow weekend for gadgets: Desktop Evolution is coming out with the first tablet PC running Linux. The De-Tablet is actually Toshiba's Portege 3500, just with a special version of the Linux operating system designed for pen-based computing. Unfortunately, it doesn't support handwriting recognition yet, which is one of the better features of Microsoft's Tablet PC operating system. Read [Via Slashdot]...

HP offers Linux-based Ce

HP offers Linux-based Ce 08/03/2004 07:39 PM
Techzonez Aug 3 2004 11:13PM GMT

Knoppix: CD-Based Linux

Knoppix: CD-Based Linux 07/06/2004 11:39 PM

I'm writing this entry from a Linux machine...but I never installed Linux. I've booted my PC off a Knoppix disc, which is a bootable Linux CD. I'm in Linux now, but I just need to pop the CD and reboot, and I'm back to Windows.

You can get the CD image file at www.knoppix.com (I used Bit Torrent to get my version). Burn it to a CD, stick it in the drive, and reboot. You will boot into a really nice Linux distribution.

There are no users on the system — you're automatically logged on as root. If you're worried about this, don't be — remember that you booted from a CD. If you screw something up as root, just reboot and the system will be back to normal.

While Knoppix can read everything on your hard drive, it has no write access by default, so it's not going to do anything to your existing stuff. You can allow it to write, but it's not advisable with an NTFS drive. Knoppix creates a ramdisk to store all the stuff it needs while running. It accesses everything else off the CD, just like it would off the hard drive normally. When you run a new program, you can hear the CD spool up. Consequently, it's slower than a normal Linux machine, but not by much.

It's fully functional — it detected everything on my machine, including FireWire and USB devices. I just had to get the network card to broadcast a DHCP request and I was on the network. It recognized my Lexmark E210 printer just fine, and I'm listening to MP3s on XMMS as I write this. I had more trouble with my dedicated Linux install at work, and I spent days fiddling with that.

It comes with scads of software, like most Linux distributions — KDE, Open Office, The Gimp, Mozilla, Konquerer, etc. Since it forms a ramdisk when it boots, you can save files and work with them just as if it were a normal operating system. I saved the image above off a Web site, cropped it, and converted it to JPG in The Gimp. If I wanted to keep it beyond this session, I could always FTP it somewhere (remember that KDE is FTP-aware — you can map an FTP site to a local folder, so you'd never really know the difference).

I'm fairly well stunned by this. It's really amazing. Sure, it can't really store or persist anything locally from session to session, but most of my apps are Web-based and my email is IMAP, so I'm actually pretty functional.

If you ever wanted to try Linux but you don't want to make any changes to your current Windows set-up, Knoppix is exactly what you're looking for.

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Sputnik ships new AP

Sputnik ships new AP 11/12/2003 01:27 PM
Sputnik has shipped the latest version of its WiFi router, built out of commodity hardware, running an open, Linux-based firmware, with tons of cool management and access-control/connection-throttling services. At $185, it's a lot cheaper than other "managed" APs and not so much more expensive than a bog-standard Linksys router. Link (via WiFi Net News)
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