Intel Communications Fund Invests in Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc.Business Editors/High-tech Writers SANTA CLARA/SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2000 Investment Aimed at Speeding Development of 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. Operating Systems Optimized for Intel Internet Exchange See IXP and NAP. (TM) Architecture Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking today announced that the company has made a minority equity investment in 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. , Inc., a leading developer of embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. ) for a host of applications targeting telecommunications, consumer appliances and networking equipment manufacturers. Intel invested in Lynx to speed the development of an embedded Linux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and development tools optimized for the Intel(R) Internet Exchange(TM) (IX) architecture. Embedded operating systems are incorporated on a microprocessor that can then be included as part of a variety of hardware devices. This investment supports Intel's initiative for IX architecture application solutions for both embedded Intel Architecture and Intel IXP (1) (Internet EXchange Processor) See IXA. (2) (Internet eXchange Point) A public junction point on the Internet that provides an on-ramp to the Internet as well as a location for carriers to exchange traffic. 1200 network processors. The Intel IX architecture is a framework for designing powerful and flexible networking and telecommunications equipment using reprogrammable microprocessors, allowing systems designers to add network functionality quickly and cost effectively. It consists of a portfolio of silicon components including the flagship IXP1200 network processor and the embedded versions of the Pentium(R) II, Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). and Celeron(TM) processors. "Many companies that are designing networking and telecommunications equipment based on the Intel IX architecture see Linux as a low cost, stable operating system on which to build their products," said Len Rand, general manager of Intel's Internet Exchange Architecture Internet Exchange Architecture (acronym: IXA) is a chip set and framework produced by Intel Corporation used by manufacturers to design customised network processors. Introduced in 1999, the first model was based on the StrongARM processor. Operation. "Lynx provides such a Linux-based product and the tools that developers need to bring their products to market more quickly and cost-effectively." "We are pleased with the funding from Intel, which will be used to expand Lynx's worldwide sales and marketing efforts and global support infrastructure as well as research and development for LynuxWorks," said Dr. 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. , chairman and chief executive officer of Lynx Real-Time Systems. "Whether manufacturers are building mission-critical applications, like airline navigation systems or communications infrastructure, or consumer products such as printers and Internet appliances, our wide range of products enables us to deliver scalable, high-performance and high-reliability and high-availability solutions." This investment was made by the $200 million Intel Communications Fund, which was created in September 1999 to invest in companies supporting Intel's key programs and initiatives in voice and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. . The fund, which makes minority equity investments of typically less than $10 million, is initially focused on investments in companies developing solutions based on CT Media, as well as on Intel's Internet Exchange architecture. The fund is managed and controlled by Intel. Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. is the leader in embedded Linux and the pre-eminent developer and supplier of operating system software for reliable and high-performance embedded applications. Lynx products support industry standards in communications, avionics, automotive, office automation and process control systems worldwide, enabling customers to leverage their investments in software and education. The Lynx offerings include: the LynuxWorks(TM) product family that supports both the open source BlueCat(TM) Linux and LynxOS real-time operating system; software frameworks for high-availability systems; development tools and technical support worldwide. Information about Lynx Real-Time Systems is available on the World Wide Web at www.lynx.com. Note to Editors: Third party marks and brands are property of their respective holders. |
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