Kerbango
 | |
| Type | Internet radio |
|---|---|
| Release date | Announced, but never released |
| Discontinued | March 2001 |
| Operating system | Linux |
| CPU | 80 MHz PowerPC |
| Memory | 8 MB DRAM |
Kerbango was both a company acquired by
CEO, Jon Fitch, became vice president and general manager of 3Com's Internet Audio division, working under Julie Shimer, then vice president and general manager of 3Com's Consumer Networks Business.[2]
Kerbango Internet Radio
The "Kerbango Internet Radio" was intended to be the first stand-alone product that let users listen to
Amazon.com in anticipation of its sale, although it was never released.[4]
The Kerbango 100E was an
Jim Reekes and was later adopted for use within iTunes
.
The Kerbango radio also had a companion website which allowed the user to control various aspects of the radio, save presets and edit account information. The website also acted as a streaming radio search engine, where users could search for, and listen to streaming radio stations through their browser.
References
- ^ "GC - Kerbango Radio". www.gadgetcentral.com. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- ^ Alvear, José (2000-06-27). "3Com to Acquire Kerbango for $80 Million". Streaming Media Magazine. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- ^ "upFRONT | Linux Journal". www.linuxjournal.com. 2000-09-01. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- ^ "Amazon.com: Kerbango 100E Internet Radio (Discontinued by Manufacturer): Home Audio & Theater". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- ^ Schofield, Jack (2000-10-12). "Kerbango tango". The Guardian. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
- ^ "Kerbango AM/FM/IM Radio moves us toward The Broadcast Internet". InfoWorld. 2008-12-29. Archived from the original on 2008-12-29. Retrieved 2018-02-13.