<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2 Final//EN"> <HTML> <HEAD> <META NAME="GENERATOR" CONTENT="SGML-Tools 1.0.9"> <TITLE>Linux Commercial HOWTO: Free Software for Commercial Hardware</TITLE> <LINK HREF="Commercial-HOWTO-20.html" REL=previous> <LINK HREF="Commercial-HOWTO.html#toc21" REL=contents> </HEAD> <BODY> Next <A HREF="Commercial-HOWTO-20.html">Previous</A> <A HREF="Commercial-HOWTO.html#toc21">Contents</A> <HR> <H2><A NAME="s21">21. Free Software for Commercial Hardware</A></H2> <P> <P>This section covers free Linux software (e.g. drivers) for specialized hardware. <P> <H2><A NAME="ss21.1">21.1 Stallion Technologies Multiport Serial Boards</A> </H2> <P> <DL> <P> <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. <P> <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. <P> <DT><B>Distribution media:</B><DD><P>Internet (FTP). <P> <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. <P> <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. <P> <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. <P> <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. <P> <DT><B>Available since:</B><DD><P>October, 1994. <P> <DT><B>Countries with distribution:</B><DD><P>World wide distribution. Available in most countries. <P> <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. <P> <DT><B>Vendor:</B><DD><P>Stallion Technologies Pty Ltd. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><CODE> <PRE> 2880 Research Park Drive, Suite 160 Soquel, CA 95073 U.S.A. </PRE> </CODE></BLOCKQUOTE> <P> <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. <P> </DL> <P> <HR> Next <A HREF="Commercial-HOWTO-20.html">Previous</A> <A HREF="Commercial-HOWTO.html#toc21">Contents</A> </BODY> </HTML>