LynuxWorks First to Bring Linux-compatible RTOS to ARM Microprocessor Architecture.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2002 LynxOS v4 Allows Developers to Save Development Time and Costs by Leveraging the Linux Platform LynuxWorks(TM), Inc. today announced the availability of its 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. (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. ), LynxOS(R) v4, for the ARM(R) architecture. The solution delivers for the first time a Linux-compatible RTOS for the ARMv4T and ARMv5TE architecture-compliant processors, as well as unparalleled hard real-time response, reliability and determinism. LynxOS v4 provides true application binary interface See ABI. (programming) Application Binary Interface - (ABI) The interface by which an application program gains access to operating system and other services. It should be possible to run the same compiled binary applications on any system with the right ABI. (ABI Abi (ā`bī) [short for Abijah], in the Bible, King Hezekiah's mother. (Application Binary Interface) A specification for a specific hardware platform combined with the operating system. ) compatibility to Linux, allowing users to run Linux applications unmodified under LynxOS or augment real-time applications on LynxOS with applications from Linux, eliminating the need to build applications from scratch. Developers reap the benefits associated with using a Linux platform, including shortened development times and cost savings for new embedded products. The first release of LynxOS for the ARM architecture will be on the Intel(R) IQ80310 I/O processor based on the Intel XScale(TM) technology, targeting storage area networking (SAN), wireless communications, and home networking markets. "ARM has always been committed to Linux and it has long been available for the ARM architecture," said Rod Crawford, product manager for OS awareness at ARM. "Now with the introduction of LynxOS for ARM, companies will be able to chose whether to run their ARM core-based applications under standard Linux or a hard real time environment with little or no change to the software." "The LynuxWorks strategic partnership with ARM breaks new ground in bringing our industry-renowned RTOS solution to the embedded market," said Dr. Inder Singh, 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 LynuxWorks. "As more designers build feature-intensive applications for ARM core-based products, they can now enjoy the benefits of a real-time operating system and the flexibility of open standards in the Linux environment, ultimately reducing expenses and decreasing time-to-market for new products." About LynuxWorks LynuxWorks is a world leader in the embedded software market, providing operating systems, software development products and consulting services for the world's most successful communications, aerospace/defense, and consumer products companies. Established in 1988, the company is a founding member of the real-time operating systems (RTOS) industry, and a leading participant in the Embedded Linux Consortium (ELC). LynuxWorks' headquarters are located in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. . The company's products include the open-source BlueCat(R) Linux and the scalable, Linux-compatible LynxOS real-time operating system. World class companies use LynuxWorks' products, including: 3Com, Alcatel, Boeing, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Jet Propulsion Laboratory “JPL” redirects here. For other uses, see JPL (disambiguation). Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a NASA research center located in the cities of Pasadena and La Cañada Flintridge, near Los Angeles, California, USA. , Lockheed Martin, Lucent Technologies, Marconi, Mitsubishi, Motorola, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. USA, Raytheon, TRW and Xerox. For more information, please visit www.lynuxworks.com. Note to Editors: LynuxWorks is a trademark and LynxOS and BlueCat are registered trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. ARM and ARM Powered are registered trademarks of ARM Limited. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc (LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor : ARM and Nasdaq: ARMHY); its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan; ARM France SAS (1) (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, www.sas.com) A software company that specializes in data warehousing and decision support software based on the SAS System. Founded in 1976, SAS is one of the world's largest privately held software companies. See SAS System. ; and ARM China. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective holders. |
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