Posted on Wed, Jun 08, 2011 @ 07:16 AM
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Amherst, NH - June 8, 2011 - Citadel Computer Corporation has announced the release of a Linux-based software image specifically configured to support Citadel's popular series of NetFORCE rugged industrial computers.
This operating system image is based on OpenSUSE Linux v11, the open-source version of Novell's commercial-grade SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 which is consistently rated among the top four or five Linux distributions along with Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian and others. OpenSUSE v11.4 has just recently been released.
Citadel Computer Corporation's NetFORCE Linux implementation delivers a software image specifically tailored to the rugged NetFORCE platform and provides a very low-cost secure configuration that includes fully integrated NetFORCE support for Cisco a/b/g wireless networking, integrated touch screen and serial bar-code scanners as well as VM-Ware's 'View' client utility. The entire software image is delivered on a single 8-Gbyte Compact FLASH card - ready to run.
Citadel Computer also offers other software development paths and O/S options for enterprise implementations of rugged 'full-system' and small-footprint thin-client NetFORCE configurations. These options include full support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows Embedded XP, Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating systems. Additional configuration support is underway for Microsoft's newly announced Windows Thin PC architecture.
Citadel Computer Corporation specializes in the design and manufacturing of rugged industrial computer systems for a wide variety of commercial, industrial and military applications in harsh environments.
Posted on Wed, Jun 01, 2011 @ 07:18 AM
Amherst, NH - June 1, 2011 - Citadel Computer Corporation has announced availability of the Windows Embedded Standard 7 Operating System for Citadel's NetFORCE family of rugged industrial computers.
Windows Embedded Standard 7 is a componentized form of the popular Windows 7 operating system that can be tailored to meet the focused needs for a 'reduced footprint' system. Windows Embedded Standard 7 also incorporates features specifically targeted to enhance security and system resilience in industrial settings.
The addition of Windows Embedded Standard 7 to Citadel's suite of supported operating systems expands end-user software options to include the latest O/S technologies offered and supported by Microsoft. Citadel already provides ongoing support for Windows XP Professional (Standard and Embedded) as well Linux implementations based OpenSUSE Linux v11, the open source version of Novell's commercial-grade SUSE Linux Enterprise.
In addition to hosting Windows Embedded Standard 7 on NetFORCE systems, Citadel offers other development paths and O/S options for enterprise implementations of rugged small-footprint thin-client NetFORCE configurations using products such as Microsoft's newly announced Windows Thin PC architecture.
Citadel Computer Corporation specializes in the design and manufacturing of rugged industrial computer systems for a wide variety of commercial, industrial and military applications in harsh environments.
Posted on Sun, May 01, 2011 @ 08:19 AM
Amherst, NH - May 1, 2011 - Citadel Computer Corporation has received a MIL-S-901C Mechanical Shock Qualification and Approval Letter from the Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC for modified configurations of the company's NetFORCE-15 computer systems.
This shock qualification approval is documented in a High-Impact Shock Environmental Qualification Test Report prepared by the Naval Undersea Warfare Centers - Division: Newport, Rhode Island. The report references MIL-S-901C Shock Tests (High Impact) for Shipboard Machinery, Equipment and Systems Requirements as modified by the SSN-688 Ship Specifications. The approval rating designates specially modified Citadel NetFORCE-15 computers for installation on both USS Los Angeles (SSN 688/688I) and USS Seawolf (SSN 21) CLASS submarines.
Citadel's NetFORCE-15 systems are utilized as rugged client computers in the Navigation Local Area Network (NAVLAN) and Trim Assist Systems (TEMPALTS). Both the modified Citadel NetFORCE-15 computers as well as the associated power module have been approved for both SSN 688/688I and SSN 21 Class installations.
Citadel Computer Corporation specializes in the design and manufacturing of rugged industrial computer systems for a wide variety of commercial, industrial and military applications in harsh environments.