CASTLE 4-PORT USB INTERFACE CARD SOFTWARE UPDATE


2nd May 2003

Castle announce today updated software for their 4-port USB interface card. This updated version of USB reflects the state of the USB shipped with the IYONIX pc and provides access to an even wider range of USB devices for Risc PC and A7000 computers than before.

Updates for those who already have a Castle 4-port USB interface card can be downloaded from here:
http://www.castle.org.uk/support/usb/

USB offers Risc PC and A7000 users the ability to connect to wide range of 'PLUG and PLAY' USB devices. With a Castle 4-port USB interface card fitted to your computer you can access over 100 USB devices at any one time.

USB devices now supported by Castle's USB interface card for the Risc PC and A7000 computers are:

Developers wishing to write drivers for USB devices can find the USB API on the Castle Web site at:
http://www.iyonix.com/32bit/USBDevFS.shtml

FREE SOFTWARE
A useful application (!USBinfo) for understanding the configuration of USB networks can also be found on the X-Ample Technology web site at: http://www.xat.nl/en/riscos/sw/usb/index.htm

*Some USB devices will need specific drivers. Please contact Castle or your peripheral supplier for more details.

Castle's unique 4-port USB interface card is available now for a reduced price of just =A389 inc. VAT and delivery.

Castle's all-new 32-bit IYONIX pc - THE WORLD'S FIRST XSCALE DESKTOP COMPUTER - will be shown with a range of USB devices at the Wakefield RISC OS show on the 10th May 2003. IYONIX pcs will be available to purchase at this event.

For more information on the 32-bit IYONIX pc visit www.iyonix.com.

Issued by Mike Williams on behalf of Castle Technology Ltd