Hull, Quebec — (press release excerpt) — OEone Corporation and Future Power, Inc. announced today the launch of a fully-featured Internet Computer based on Linux and the Mozilla Browser. The companies claim that the All-In-One device is the first affordable Internet and Entertainment Computer to be entirely based on Open Source software.

OEone's HomeBase 1.0 software integrates Linux, an XML based Webtop, and Applications with targeted system hardware. OEone's distinctive platform sets a new benchmark in software integration, performance, and ease-of-use for the Internet Entertainment Computing market. HomeBase version1.0 comprises the Linux Operating System, a Mozilla browser-based desktop, and a variety of components including productivity, entertainment, communications, and personal portal applications, as well as a TV Tuner controller, backup services, free software upgrades for one year and 100MB of server-side storage.

The Future Power AIO computer has a sleek and efficient design that integrates the main processing unit and a17″ CRT monitor. The unit's standard configuration is equivalent to a mid-range PC. It also integrates a Cable-ready TV Tuner, 10/100-Ethernet, and a 56Kbps modem allowing out-of-the box connection to most broadband or dial-up ISPs. Its all-in-one form factor gives it a compact size and a small footprint on a desk or the kitchen countertop. It's simple to setup -only 2 cords to plug in: power and Internet- and the software comes completely pre-configured. The User Interface was customized to match this design and the drivers were tuned to run this particular hardware. Just plug it in and a few minutes later you're ready to surf the web, check your email, listen to music, play games and watch TV.

Summary of features . . .

• Processor — Pentium-III 800MHz
  
• Memory — 128 MB
  
• Hard Disk Drive — 20 GB Ultra ATA/66
  
• CD ROM — 24 Speed
  
• Display — 17″ FST Type
  Dot Pitch: 0.27 mm
  Face: AG/AS/AR
  
• USB — 2 Ports
  
• Network — 10/100 BASE-T
  
• Modem — 56 k V.90
  
• TV Tuner — Included
  
• Video — Bandwidth: 110 MHz
  H.Freq':30~70 Hz
  V.Freq':50-150 Hz
  Resolution: 1280 x 1024
  
• Power — 100-240 V, 50~60 Hz
  EPA/VESA DPMS
  
• Server-side Storage — 100MB
  
• Connection Support — v.90 Modem
  Cable Modem
  ADSL Modem
  
• Software Upgrades — 1 year free
  
• TV Tuner Software — NTSC, Cable Ready
  
• Multimedia Support — Real Audio/Video
  MPEGs
  MP3
  CD-Audio
  
• Document Support — HTML
  Microsoft Word
  Adobe PDF
  
• Games — Linux and Flash
  
• Browser — HTML 4.0, Java, DHTML
  
• CD-ROM — Data and Audio
  
• Email — Multiple Email Accounts, POP, IMAP Support
  
• Power Management — Soft Off, Sleep Mode

“We realized that the Internet and Entertainment Computing market is growing fast and that Linux is a robust platform that can fuel its growth thanks to its openness, wide support, and cost advantage it offers,” said Bill Voecks, General Manager, Future Power. “We wanted to make sure our customers get the benefit of tight integration of software with our nicely integrated All-in-One machine. We were pleased to discover that OEone's HomeBase product offers an unmatched level of software, and hardware integration, and a professional User Interface design to suit the All-in-One's attractive design.”

The product is available for order now on OEone's website. Pricing is uS $799.

 
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