“We chose Linux for reliability, lower power CPU, and the ability to work within the Linux community”
Next month, Cirgon will announce and ship a Fedora Linux-based media server that supports 1080i HD resolution. The Encore offers 320GB, 500GB, and 750GB hard drive options, and controls management and playback of music, photos, and video for use with an HD-based home theater system.

Encore’s jacks at the back
Specs for the Encore server are:
- Processor — undisclosed x86 processor with undisclosed memory
- Display — supports HDTV with 1080i resolution
- Storage — 320GB hard drive (500GB and 750GB drives optional)
- Networking — 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet
- USB — 3 x USB 2.0 ports, including one front-facing
- Remote I/O — IR In, Out; RS232
- Zone 1 Audio — 1 S/PDIF coaxial and 1 S/PDIF optical, 7.1 surround
- Zone 2 Audio (optional) — 1-2.5 mm digital, 3 line out, 7.1 surround
- A/V connections:
- DVI connector
- Triple RCA jack for Component Video, 1080i
- Mini DIN S-Video
- 3 x RCA (left, right analog audio output; Composite Video)
- MIC input
- Audio file types — MP3, WAV, FLAC, WMA, OGG
- Photo file types — JPEG
- Video file types — MPEG 1,2,3; WMV 1,2; H.263; H.264; AVI; MOV
- Power — 100-240 Volts AC; 40 Watts consumption; Standby power <3 Watts
- Other options — Battery backup; Pro audio form factor with rack-mount ears
- Operating temperature — 32 to 104 degrees F (0 to 40 degrees C)
- Dimensions — approximately 17.0 x 3.5 x 10 inches
- Weight — 10 lbs
- Operating system — Fedora Linux
According to Cirgon Founder and CEO Darwin Throne, Encore uses Fedora Linux and xWindows.

Encore User Interface
Encore will be available in August, starting at $2,000, says Cirgon.
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