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Alleged GPL Licence Violation
"Belkin have been accused of violating the GPL by distributing Linux in binary form in some of their wireless devices yet refusing to provide the source code under the terms of the GPL.
"Some users have claimed that they have discovered their Belkin device is was running uCLinux, an embedded version of Linux. When they contacted the company, they were allegedly informed they would have to pay a fee to obtain the source code. As the GPL requires the provision of source code when requested, this is considered to be a violation."
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Noncomplient
First, an apology: I am a fledgling wikipedian and not entirely versed in matters of protocol. This article does contradict itself, so that's the template i added.
This page currently includes what amounts to a message-board-style "explanation" from a "belkin employee" which may have some valuable information in it. I'm not doubting Ux dave's word that he's an employee, but issues of contributor identity aren't issues we want to get involved with. No original information, correct?
If we could find a press release or something to the effect that the "highjacking" was the result of a bug, etc. we could post that and clean up the section, but i don't think we can call this an encyclopedic writing at this point. We need a balanced article, not an article with a company line as addendum.
Any Belkin employees about? -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.116.46.182 (talk o contribs) 00:27, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
Ccool2ax 21:56, 19 April 2006 (UTC)
A mess
This article is a mess. I wanted to learn about Belkin, but somehow I heard about some jumbling of a joypad and some router mistake. I can't clean this up, but I'll tag it for cleanup. Ccool2ax 13:24, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
Trademark Violation
Belkin has started using the trademark "CableFree" to describe some wireless products. "CableFree" is a trademark of CableFree Solutions Limited [1] which is a long-established vendor of wireless networking equipment. CableFree has made representation to Belkin with a formal complaint and "cease and desist" request, but no response has been received to date. Please do not use the term "CableFree" without referring to it's rightful owner, CableFree Solutions Ltd. -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.113.5.205 (talk o contribs) 15:13, 2 October 2006 UTC
Where did it go?
Where did Belkin go? 128.158.145.51 14:28, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
hi -- Preceding unsigned comment added by 210.213.138.220 (talk) 09:55, 26 March 2014 (UTC)
Request for Edit
Hi, my name is Melody Chalaban, PR Manager at Belkin. I'm inquiring to see if an editor can edit and add to the Belkin Wikipedia entry. I'm hoping we can see more factual information about Belkin in terms of company history, background, product range, awards, and community work. Also, Belkin has evolved a lot since the last time the background was written, so I think the entry deserves an update to reflect the changes. Also, somebody in this discussion thread (above) states that "this article is a mess. I wanted to learn about Belkin..." So, I'm seeing a need for the entry to be updated with more information that tells what kind of business Belkin is and what we offer to our customers.
I've listed the items below along with 3rd party sources. (I hope I did this correctly! Please let me know if I've inserted the references incorrectly, and I can do redo them.)
Company Background
- Updated Belkin info - http://www.belkin.com/pressroom/about/?sid=36
- Belkin will be moving from Compton, CA to new headquarters in Playa Vista, CA in February 2010[2][3]
Key People
- Chet Pipkin: Founder and Chairman of the Board
- Mark Reynoso: CEO and President
Product Range
- Networking: wireless routers
- iPhone and iPod accessories (cases, FM transmitters, chargers)
- Notebook and netbook accessories (cases, cushions, cooling pads, power adapters)
- Data center accessories: racks & enclosures, KVM switches
- Cables: AV, USB, computer
- Surge protectors, including Energy-Saving "Conserve"
- USB Hubs and other connectivity peripherals
**Note: Belkin no longer makes uninterruptible power supply devices (UPSes)**
Product List
- N1 Vision Wireless Router [4]
- Gigabit Powerline Networking Adapters [5]
- N+ Wireless Router [6]
- TuneBase [7]
- CushTop [8]
- Conserve Surge Protector [9]
- TuneStudio [10]
- n52te SpeedPad [11]
Awards
- CES Innovations Awards
- "Best of" in Multi-Room Audio/Video Category: FlyWire [12]
- "Best of" in Portable Media Accessories Category: TuneStudio [13]
- "Best of" in Video Category: Nostromo n52 [14]
- "Best of" in Multi-Room Audio/Video Category: FlyWire [12]
- IDSA Awards Ranking - Belkin ranked in top list of corporations [15]
- IDEA / BusinessWeek Award: GOLD - Belkin OmniView SoHo Series KVM 2002 [16]
- IDEA Award: BRONZE - Belkin Powerline AV+ [17]
- Multiple IF Design Awards, including Gold for the Compact Surge and Silver for Media Readers
- 2008: TuneStudio, SportCommand [18]
- 2007: Clamp-On Surge Protector, Compact Surge Protector, Conceal Surge Protector, Flip KVM[19]
- 2006: TuneBase and TuneBaseFM, MediaPilot[20]
- 2005: USB 7-Port Hub, PureAV Home Theater Power Consoles, PureAV Home Theater Power Conditioner[21]
- 2003: USB Media Reader Writer[22]
- 2008: TuneStudio, SportCommand [18]
- In 2009, Belkin places in the Top 50 of all company rankings for the number of IF awards won. [23]
- Business 2.0 Bottom Line Design Awards 2005 - Belkin PureAV Power Console [24]
- PCMA Design Awards: Belkin TuneStudio, Flip KVM, CushTop, PocketTop, C-Clip Cable Manager[25]
- iLounge Accessory Maker of the Year Award 2007[26]
- iLounge Car Accessory of the Year Award 2007: TuneBase FM[27]
- iLounge FM Transmitter of the Year Award 2006: TuneFM[28]
Community work
- ASAP (Advanced Surveillance and Protection Plan) program headed by the LA County Sheriff's Department in cooperation with Belkin [29]
- Everybody Wins [30]
- Support of Susan G. Komen For The Cure breast cancer movement through sales of pink ribbon iPod cases. $350,000 raised to date. [31]
- OLPC holiday donation [32]
Mchalaban (talk) 16:02, 5 October 2009 (UTC)mchalaban
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