IRVINE, Calif. - MAY 11, 2006 - Linksys®, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc., the recognized leading provider of voice, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and small business customer, today announced the immediate availability of the Linksys Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter (EC1000). The Linksys ExpressCard adapter provides new notebook or PC users with ExpressCard slots for higher Input, Output (I/O) performance, hot-swappable functionality and a faster, more convenient way to connect computers to a Gigabit network.

The new ExpressCard Standard establishes technical guidelines for PC Card technology that enables seamless and compatible connections between client and host devices. As the next generation of PC Card technology, ExpressCard is expected to replace CardBus as the preferred choice for notebook and desktop modular expansion...

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