Atmel Chooses LinuxLink by TimeSys as Linux Solution for Developers Targeting Latest ARM-based Processors; LinuxLink Launches Support for Atmel AT91SAM9261 and AT91RM9200 Processors.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. & PITTSBURGH -- Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:ATML ATML Automatic Test Markup Language ATML Automated Test Markup Language ), a global leader in the development and fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. of advanced semiconductor solutions, and TimeSys(R) Corporation, the leading developer and service provider for the embedded Linux The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices. The modularity of the Linux kernel makes it well suited to embedded systems. market, announced today that Atmel has chosen LinuxLink by TimeSys as the primary Linux distribution The Linux operating system packaged for customers for a fee. It includes the Linux kernel, essential operating system components from the GNU Project, an installation program, various open source utilities and applications, documentation and technical support. mechanism for their new ARM(R)-based processors. Under the terms of the agreement, Atmel has joined the TimeSys OnBoard Refers to a chip or other hardware component that is directly attached to the printed circuit board (motherboard). Contrast with offboard. See inboard. Program(TM) for leading semiconductor manufacturers. As an OnBoard Program member, the latest Linux(R) optimizations developed by Atmel for recently released and forthcoming ARM-based processors will be made available to developers through LinuxLink subscriptions. LinuxLink subscriptions are now available for the recently released AT91SAM9261 and the AT91RM9200 processors. Support will follow for next-generation processors currently in development at Atmel. LinuxLink delivers the latest Linux available with validated support for version 2.6.16 on the AT91RM9200 and 2.6.15 on the AT91SAM9261 with a planned update to 2.6.16 by early May. Through this partnership, customers for these devices will receive a one month LinuxLink subscription, free of charge from Atmel, providing an out-of-the box starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the for Linux development. LinuxLink by TimeSys is the first commercial offering to support the majority of embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. developers who build and assemble their own commercial-grade custom Linux platforms by delivering on-demand access to continuously-updated processor-optimized Linux and components, a rich development environment and community support. "We selected the LinuxLink model so that we can provide developers choosing Atmel processors with the latest innovations from our own development teams as well as from the open source community, via one continuously updated commercial source," said Alfredo Vadillo, Atmel's Director for ARM-based Products. "LinuxLink brings the rapid pace of innovation found in the open source community, along with valuable community support and tools to developers, and we are pleased to make this unique offering available to our customers." "Atmel's selection of LinuxLink as the primary commercial Linux distribution mechanism for their key processors is the latest validation of the LinuxLink approach by a market leader," said Larry Weidman, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of TimeSys. "We are very pleased to team with Atmel to make the Linux components, tools and community support available to the thousands of developers building embedded devices targeting some of their most advanced processors." About Atmel Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory See non-volatile memory. and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions. Focused on consumer, industrial, security, communications, computing computing - computer and automotive markets, Atmel ICs can be found Everywhere You Are(R). About TimeSys Corporation TimeSys is the leading developer service provider for the embedded Linux market, delivering LinuxLink subscriptions that empower developers to rapidly and efficiently create their own commercial-grade custom Linux platform. The continuously updated cross-compiled components, information and systems offered through LinuxLink subscriptions are aggregated from the open source community, semiconductor manufacturers and TimeSys and hosted in the TimeSys Network. For more information, visit www.timesys.com. Information: Atmel's AT91SAM9261 product information may be retrieved at http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=3638 Atmel's AT91RM9200 product information may be retrieved at http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=2983 For further information on Atmel's ARM-based microcontrollers, go to http://www.atmel.com/products/AT91/ For further information about LinuxLink by TimeSys, go to http://www.timesys.com/products/index.htm |
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