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Date: 2013/6/25<br>Subject: Announcing a second FSF-certified device from ThinkPenguin: long-range USB Wifi adapter with Atheros chip<br><br><br><br><p><i><a href="http://www.fsf.org/news/a-second-fsf-certified-device-from-thinkpenguin-long-range-usb-wifi-adapter-with-atheros-chip" target="_blank">Read online</a></i></p>
<h2>A second FSF-certified device from ThinkPenguin: long-range USB Wifi adapter with Atheros chip</h2>
<p style="clear:both">BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — Monday, June 24th, 2013 — The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today awarded Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification to the TPE-N150USBL long-range 802.11n USB adapter, sold by ThinkPenguin. This wireless adapter is based on the Atheros AR9271, using the same chip and firmware as the TPE-N150USB, which was awarded RYF certification in April. The RYF certification mark means that the product meets the FSF's standards in regard to users' freedom, control over the product, and privacy. The TPE-N150USBL can be purchased from <a href="http://www.thinkpenguin.com/TPE-N150USBL" target="_blank">http://www.thinkpenguin.com/TPE-N150USBL</a>.</p>
<a href="http://www.thinkpenguin.com/TPE-N150USBL" target="_blank"><img src="" alt="TPE-N150USBL long-range wireless N USB adapter"></a>
<p>Where the TPE-N150USB is a small and a convenient wireless USB adapter,
the TPE-N150USBL is designed to handle a large antenna so that users
can connect to a wireless access point at greater distances.</p>
<p>"We were excited to certify a much needed wireless product designed
for portability and traveling, and are now very happy to add its
larger, longer-range companion to our list of RYF certified devices,"
said FSF licensing and compliance manager, Joshua Gay.</p>
<p>"Free software compatible USB wifi devices are one of our most
demanded products, so we are very pleased to be able to offer our
customers the choice of a second wifi adapter -- one that is not only
powerful and long-range, but that also respects their freedom," added
Christopher Waid, Founder & CEO of ThinkPenguin.</p>
<p>To learn more about the Respects Your Freedom hardware certification,
including details on the certification of the TPE-N150USB 802.11n
USB adapter, as well as information on the driver and firmware for the
device, visit <a href="http://www.fsf.org/ryf" target="_blank">http://www.fsf.org/ryf</a>. Hardware sellers interested in
applying for certification can consult
<a href="http://www.fsf.org/resources/hw/endorsement/criteria" target="_blank">http://www.fsf.org/resources/hw/endorsement/criteria</a>.</p>
<p>Subscribers to the FSF's
<a href="http://www.fsf.org/fss" target="_blank"><i>Free Software Supporter</i></a> newsletter will
receive announcements about future Respects Your Freedom products.</p>
<h3>About the Free Software Foundation</h3>
<p>The Free Software Foundation, founded in 1985, is dedicated to
promoting computer users' right to use, study, copy, modify, and
redistribute computer programs. The FSF promotes the development and
use of free (as in freedom) software -- particularly the GNU operating
system and its GNU/Linux variants -- and free documentation for free
software. The FSF also helps to spread awareness of the ethical and
political issues of freedom in the use of software, and its Web sites,
located at <a href="http://fsf.org" target="_blank">fsf.org</a> and <a href="http://gnu.org" target="_blank">gnu.org</a>, are an important source of information
about GNU/Linux. Donations to support the FSF's work can be made at
<a href="http://donate.fsf.org" target="_blank">http://donate.fsf.org</a>. Its headquarters are in Boston, MA, USA.</p>
<h3>About ThinkPenguin, Inc</h3>
<p>Started by Christopher Waid, founder and CEO, ThinkPenguin, Inc. is a
consumer-driven company with a mission to bring free software to the
masses. At the core of company is a catalog of computers and
accessories with broad support for GNU/Linux. The company provides
technical support for end-users and works with the community,
distributions, and upstream projects to make GNU/Linux all that it can
be.</p>
<h3>Media Contacts</h3>
<p>Joshua Gay <br>
Licensing & Compliance Manager <br>
Free Software Foundation <br>
<a href="tel:%2B1%20%28617%29%20542%205942%20x20" value="+16175425942" target="_blank">+1 (617) 542 5942 x20</a> <br>
<a href="mailto:licensing@fsf.org" target="_blank">licensing@fsf.org</a></p>
<p>Media Inquires <br>
ThinkPenguin, Inc. <br>
+1 (888) 39 THINK (84465) x703 <br>
<a href="mailto:media@thinkpenguin.com" target="_blank">media@thinkpenguin.com</a></p>
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