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| Contact: Kate Brinks 3Dconnexion Announces Linux Support for SpaceNavigator SpaceNavigator Delivers Unprecedented 3D Control to Linux-Based Users of Maya 8 and 8.5 SAN JOSE, Calif. – Mar. 13, 2007 – 3Dconnexion, a Logitech company, today announced that its leading 3D navigation device, SpaceNavigator™, now supports Linux-based designers and artists working in Maya® 8 and 8.5, delivering intuitive and powerful 3D navigational control. Compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Linux® (Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 3, SuSE 9.0 or greater), 3DxWare for Linux 1.2 and the public beta plug-ins for Maya 8 and 8.5 are now available for download at www.3dconnexion.com/support. The SpaceNavigator device enables designers working in Maya 8 and 8.5 to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate camera views as well as 3D objects, something that is not possible with a mouse and keyboard. Used with the alternate hand as a companion to the mouse, the SpaceNavigator device gives creative professionals unparalleled control over 3D modeling and rendering and reduces the clicks necessary to complete common tasks, enabling faster completion of complex animations and simulations. “3Dconnexion devices unlock the true potential of the 3D design by enabling greater insight between the designer and the 3D content,” said Rory Dooley, president of 3Dconnexion. “The SpaceNavigator’s extended support for Maya on the Linux platform builds on our continued efforts to ensure compatibility with many different applications across multiple platforms, and caters directly to the needs of some of today’s leading visual effects and animation artists.” The final version of the software, which includes full Linux support for Maya 8 and 8.5, will ship with the SpaceNavigator device by the end of March 2007. Users must be running 3DxWare for Linux 1.2 and have an available 10 MB of disk space and USB 1.1 or 2.0. Pricing and Availability The SpaceNavigator PE (personal edition) device has a suggested retail price of $59. The personal edition license supports non-commercial use of the device and offers online technical support only. The SpaceNavigator SE (standard edition) device has a suggested retail price of $99. The standard edition license comes with an unrestricted user's license and 2-years of full support (Web, e-mail and phone). Upgrades from SpaceNavigator PE to SpaceNavigator SE licenses are $40 and are available online at www.3dconnexion.com. The SpaceNavigator device is available through major online resellers, including Amazon and CDW; a network of value added resellers; and directly from 3Dconnexion at www.3dconnexion.com. About 3Dconnexion, a Logitech Company © 2007 3Dconnexion. All rights reserved. 3Dconnexion, the 3Dconnexion logo, and other 3Dconnexion marks are owned by 3Dconnexion and may be registered. Autodesk and DWR and all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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