BlueCat 3.0 Demonstrates LynuxWorks Commitment to Broad Embedded Microprocessor Platform Support; BlueCat 3.0 Adds New Features and Supported Microprocessor Architecture.Business Editors/Technology Writers 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.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2000 LynuxWorks, Inc. today announced the release of BlueCat(tm) Linux version 3.0, which adds features and expands support of embedded microprocessor Embedded microprocessors are essentially microprocessors that are used in everyday electronic devices, such as cellular telephones, household appliances, automobiles, or virtually any electronic device you could think of. architectures. BlueCat Linux now supports the ARM (including the Thumb(tm) extensions), StrongARM(tm) and Hitachi SuperH(tm) microprocessor architectures. BlueCat Linux also supports the Motorola PPC See Pocket PC, PowerPC and pay-per-click. PPC - PowerPC 750 and MPC (1) (Mobile PC) A handheld or laptop computer. See handheld computer, laptop computer and Ultra-Mobile PC. (2) (MultiPath Channel) See multipath. 8260 PowerQUICCII(tm) CPUs on cards from Motorola, Force, Ampro, Radstone and others. "The Super H, ARM7 and StrongARM families of embedded processors now supported in BlueCat 3.0 were designed specifically for key segments of the embedded end-equipment market," stated Inder Singh In the death of hockey Olympian Inder Singh, who breathed his last in Italy on August 19, 2001 at the age of 56, India lost a versatile sportsman who not only inspired youngsters back home with his dazzling stickwork but also motivated youngsters to take up hockey overseas. , 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. and Chairman of LynuxWorks, Inc. "As LynuxWorks advances its unique strategy for the embedded market Refers to custom-designed, computer-based devices and applications that perform a fixed set of tasks. It may refer to cellphones and other handhelds, network appliances (routers, access points, modems) and myriad consumer electronics products. , the Linux community can expect continued expansion in the types of embedded processors supported in BlueCat Linux." This latest version of BlueCat Linux is based on a common code base for consistent and tested performance and functionality across all embedded CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. families. With BlueCat Linux 3.0, embedded developers are free to select the architecture that is appropriate for the cost, performance and functionality of their intended architecture. Applications developed on one BlueCat Linux CPU platform can be immediately migrated to a different platform for follow-on, or 'cost-down' projects. BlueCat Linux 3.0 offers common Linux APIs, development tools, booting options, functionality and tested performance and stability across the different processors. Unique BlueCat Features The open-source LynuxWorks Messenger(tm) provides a messaging API and backplane communications technology to further facilitate complex multi-CPU designs. The BlueCat Linux 3.0 memory sizing tools and testing characteristics data offer the embedded developer immediate assistance in meeting design criteria. BlueCat Linux also offers a freedom of choice for boot options, which are floppy, hard disk, compact flash, ROM/flash, network using firmware, parallel, or bios extension. It also features tools for creating kernel image and root file system images, a large number of BSPs, a flash file system, advanced power management, software RAID, kernel porting guide and example kernel configurations. Pricing BlueCat Linux, licensed for a single development system, sells for $299 US. About LynuxWorks LynuxWorks, Inc., formerly Lynx Real-Time Systems Lynx Real-Time Systems - A company in Los Gatos, California who distribute LynxOS. http://lynx.com/. E-mail: <sales@lynx.com>, <support@lynx.com>. Address: 16780 Lark Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA. , is a developer and supplier of Linux and real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. software for reliable and high-performance embedded computing applications. LynuxWorks supports industry standards in communications, avionics, automotive, office automation and process control systems worldwide, enabling customers to leverage their investments in software and education. LynuxWorks products include the open-source BlueCat(tm) Linux and the scalable, Linux-compatible LynxOS(R) real-time operating system; software frameworks for high-availability systems; development tools and technical support worldwide. Information about LynuxWorks is available on the World Wide Web at www.LynuxWorks.com. LynuxWorks and BlueCat are trademarks and LynxOS and Lynx Real-Time Systems are registered trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective holders. |
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