BW: Actiontec Announces Unique Call Waiting Modem Family...Support Windows and Linux | Linux Today

BW: Actiontec Announces Unique Call Waiting Modem Family…Support Windows and Linux

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Apr 15, 1999

“For maximum versatility, the V.90/K56flex modems include
support for Linux, the widely-endorsed and fast growing challenger
to the Microsoft Windows operating system…”

“The unique call waiting capability means that for the first
time, users can now go on line without worrying about missing or
disconnecting important calls,” commented Alex Hewko, VP of Channel
Sales and Marketing for Actiontec. “In addition, the Call Waiting
modems are the first on the market to support Linux.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

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