Release: Linux Driver for Digigram Sound Cards Available

Digigram News Release

Linux Driver for Digigram Sound Cards Available


ALSA-type driver works with VX222, VXpocket v2, and VXpocket 440



Amsterdam (Mar. 25, 2003) —  Digigram, an innovator in digital audio network
solutions, showcased at AES 2003 a Linux driver under open source licensing
for its VX222, VXpocket v2, and VXpocket 440 sound cards. The driver follows
the most advanced audio standard for Linux called ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound
Architecture).

In November 2002, Digigram made available the source code of its Mac OS X
drivers and driver interface documentation on the ALSA Project website
(www.alsa-project.org). Since then, the Linux community, managed by the ALSA
driver developers of SuSE Linux AG, Germany, has developed a driver that
takes advantage of the newest ALSA version 0.9.1.

The Linux ALSA driver development project, along with the introduction of
Exaudi Platform, a development platform for integrated audio systems
embedding Linux, demonstrates Digigram’s commitment to enable high-quality,
high-function audio at all levels: from embedded systems to enterprise
networks; from portable computing to server or desktop applications.

"The importance of Linux to the pro audio industry will continue its rapid
growth," said Digigram Managing Director Philippe Delacroix. "More and more
enterprises and audio professionals will want access to their computer's
low-level software in order to control applications entirely and to ensure
robust operating environments."

Linux drivers for Digigram cards enable inexpensive Linux desktop systems
with studio-quality audio, and robust, highly-capable portable solutions for
audio logging, medical, and scientific applications.



About Digigram

Digigram (www.digigram.com) digital audio solutions are key to the success
of public address and pro sound installations, as well as broadcast and
media production companies worldwide. We develop innovative networked audio
devices, computer sound cards, and audio management software.

Digigram Powered solutions are installed in thousands of radio and
television stations; corporate and commercial sound installations; and audio
recording and video post-production facilities around the globe.

Customers are served from three regional business units: Digigram S.A.
(Digigram Headquarters, Montbonnot, France) serving Europe, Latin America,
Africa, and the Middle East, Digigram Inc. (Arlington, VA USA) serving North
America, and Digigram Asia (Singapore) serving Asia and Australia/Oceania.
Digigram is publicly traded on the Paris stock exchange.

Press materials are also available on the World Wide Web at
www.digigram.com/digigram_news/index.htm

Digigram, VX222, VXpocket, and the Digigram Logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Digigram S.A. The names of actual companies and
products mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners.


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Frank Seidel, Digigram S.A.

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seidel@digigram.com



Dan Sousa, Digigram

media relations

+1.703.875.9100 ext. 33

sousa@digigram.com