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Presswire: 13,000 Linux Users to Join Ranks of Wired Home Early Adopters

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 1, 1999

X10.com…and Andover.net are looking for 13,000 web
builders who have what it takes to participate in a free test of
the FireCracker home control starter kit, an introduction to the
home of the future where electrical devices are controlled via
remote control…

“During the one-million dollar promotion, X10.com and
Andover.net will give-away more than 13,000 FireCracker kits, a
$73.00 retail value, for only $5.90 to cover administrative and
handling charges…”

“We realize that the support and endorsement of leading edge Web
communities such as Andover.net is vital to our goal of a putting a
FireCracker kit in every home,” said Alex Peder, president,
X10.com. “There is no better way to fuel the mass adoption of our
Wired Home products than by giving early adopters a free taste of
what its like to be truly in control of their home, without the
expense and hassle of additional wiring and cumbersome
equipment.”


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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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