First Linux-Based Routers Hit the Market | Linux Today

First Linux-Based Routers Hit the Market

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 1, 1999

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“ImageStream Internet Solutions has unveiled four new
Linux-based multiprotocol routers that deliver high performance,
high port density, and high availability at prices up to 40% less
than competing routers.”

“ImageStream routers include the “Enterprise Linux(TM)”
distribution which enables network administrators to quickly and
easily install and deploy high-speed LAN and WAN connections.”

“J.C. Utter, Director of Marketing and Sales at ImageStream
says, “No one expects to get a Lincoln for the price of a Chevy.
But that’s what ImageStream is doing. At the high end,
ImageStream’s Enterprise Router(TM) can do what other high-end
routers do and it costs about half the price. At the entry level,
you get a modular router for the price of a SOHO product.”

“Utter says that ImageStream will be shaking up the marketplace
by giving network engineers a real choice when it comes to router
products. Utter says “When it comes to price, performance, port
density, and high-end capabilities, ImageStream has all the big
boys beat.”

Complete
announcement
.

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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