[SGVLUG] New card on the market: helio "Hybrid"

[Emerson, Tom]

Good news (of a sort) -- the response from their tech support is as
follows:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim [mailto:memberhelp at helio.com] 
> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 5:46 PM
> To: Emerson, Tom
> Subject: Re: Technical Help <<#2456-11207#>>
> 
> 
> Hello from Helio, this is Angela,
> Thank you for your inquiry.
> 
> We are working on linux support for the hybrid,but do not 
> have a release date at this time. As soon as that information 
> is known it will be posted at www.helio.com
> 
> I hope we answered your question.  If we didn't answer your 
> question or if you have additional questions, please send us 
> another e-mail at the address below. 
> 
> Helio Member Care
> Memberhelp at helio.com

Other than the fact that "Tim" has issues with identity, they are at
least saying what I'd want to hear regarding future support.  (of
course, this is no guarantee that they will EVER release said driver,
but I'd rather not be cynical this morning...)
 

> On 10/6/06, Emerson, Tom <Tom.Emerson at wbconsultant.com> wrote:
> > With, of course, only windows drivers... :(
> >
> > I've started the process of hounding them for "linux 
> drivers", those 
> > of you with similar interests should visit their webpage 
> and request 
> > the same...
> >
> > http://www.helio.com/page?p=devices_hybrid
> >
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