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SuperLinux: a highly compact network Linux system

Jun 5, 2000 — by LinuxDevices Staff — from the LinuxDevices Archive — views

Tokyo, JAPAN — (press release) — e-CAT Limited announced SuperLinux, a ready-to-use embedded Linux that offers an efficient and low cost solution to all common Intranet and embedded systems demands.

SuperLinux is a newly developed small embedded Linux for Intranet and network oriented embedded systems such as Internet TV, Internet Fax, Internet Car Radio, etc.

SuperLinux fits in 4 floppy disks and runs enterely in RAM, as result of advanced compressing result. SuperLinux can run without hard-disks, but can support all common Intranet requirments — i.e., HTTP, FTP, NFS, Diskquotas, SMB, DHCP, etc. It may be function as a print-server, file-server, fax-server, or web-server for small systems.

SuperLinux can be controlled via network. It provides a Remote Setup Proxy function, based on using a standard browser to control/configure SuperLinux. As a result, one can make an Internet TV or Internet Car Radio with SuperLinux, which can be remotely controlled via web access.

SuperLinux can be installed in DiskOnChip or Compact Flash so it can be protected from software accidents.

 
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