MediaCentral 2.1 now integrates Skype

Munich (Germany) / San Mateo, CA (USA) − August 4, 2006. Today equinux released MediaCentral 2.1, an essential update to the ultimate media solution for the Mac.

MediaCentral is a must-have for every Mac user. The new version delivers a host of new features: A seamless Skype integration, an active on-screen display (OSD) with dynamic content and an even more customizable user interface. Additionally, the latest release adds many enhancements, improved stability and bugfixes.

"Millions of people all over the world are using Voice over IP today," says Till Schadde, CEO of equinux. "We decided to make Skype, one of the most successful VoIP clients, readily available in MediaCentral. This feature is the next step in merging popular media and communication activities in MediaCentral's elegant and intuitive interface. MediaCentral keeps being one step ahead of the competition."

Jaanus Kase, Community Marketing Manager at Skype, seconds this: “We're delighted that equinux, one of the most high-profile Mac software vendors, is integrating Skype into their latest release of MediaCentral. As the internet communications market continues to grow, more and more people are using Skype to do more than just make voice calls over the internet. The future for how people use the internet to communicate is limitless.”

While adding new functions, equinux also strives to keep things simple. Our engineers achieved this by making the interface customizable: Unneeded features can be disabled, commonly used functions can be placed at the top of the main navigation. MediaCentral is not just the most versatile media center for your Mac - it's your media center.

Availability
MediaCentral 2.1 is available for download as a full featured demo with a five minute time restriction from http://www.equinux.com/goto/getmediacentral.
Purchases can be made through our online store (http://www.equinux.com/store). Resellers buy the boxed retail version through Ingram Micro, Germany.

equinux, located in the United States and Germany, is a developer of Mac applications for professionals and consumers alike. The market-leading VPN Tracker is specifically designed for Mac users on-the-go, wanting a secure remote connection to their office or home network. iSale, the Apple Design Award winning and eBay certified user-friendly application allows users to easily sell products on eBay. For more information about equinux and its products please visit www.equinux.com.

Press contact: Sonja Kahlig, press@equinux.com.

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