LynuxWorks Ships Latest BlueCat Linux for the Intel IXA SDK 2.0.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Intel Developer Forum Intel Developer Forum (IDF), is a twice yearly gathering of technologists to discuss Intel products and products based around Intel products. The first IDF was in 1997. There is usually a Spring IDF and a Fall IDF. 2002 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2002 LynuxWorks Working with Intel to Provide Comprehensive Embedded Linux Development Solutions for New Intel Network Processors LynuxWorks(TM) Inc., enabling greater developer choice and flexibility in embedded designs, today announced that its latest BlueCat(R) Linux will begin shipping for the Intel(R) 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. (IXA (1) (Integrated XSeries Adapter) See IXS. (2) (Internet EXchange Architecture) A family of chips from Intel that are designed to enable network device manufacturers to build custom systems. ) Software Developers Kit (SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). ) 2.0 for the Intel(R) 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 Processor family. BlueCat 4.0 will upgrade the current version of BlueCat which supports the Intel IXA SDK 2.0. Introduced this past November, BlueCat 4.0 uses the updated 2.4 Linux kernel and tool chain, and offers a fully integrated and tested cross-development environment to facilitate specific development requirements. The Intel IXA SDK 2.0 provides a hardware and software development environment with a full suite of microengine development tools to harness the power of the Intel IXP1200 Network Processor family and to expedite time-to-market schedules for next generation networking Next Generation Networking (NGN) is a broad term to describe some key architectural evolutions in telecommunication core and access networks that will be deployed over the next 5-10 years. products. The integration of the big-endian version of BlueCat Linux 4.0 into the SDK provides developers with the latest royalty-free, open-source Linux development environment, well suited for the needs of manufacturers developing core and edge networking applications. Committed to Intel's Next Generation Processors LynuxWorks continues to be a key provider of Linux operating systems and software development tools for the Intel IXA and was one of the earliest providers of Linux for the Intel(R) XScale technology. LynuxWorks is committed to actively supporting the new Intel(R) IXP2800 and IXP2400 Network Processors. LynuxWorks intends to continue its support by providing a state-of-the-art embedded Linux solution for future releases of the Intel IXA SDK targeting high-performance optical core and edge networking markets. "As microprocessor technology continues to advance and the embedded market accelerates production schedules, it is increasingly more important to offer embedded Linux developers complete design platforms that can reduce time-to-market schedules," 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. LynuxWorks. "LynuxWorks recognizes the important advances Intel has made in network processing and is committed to supporting its roadmap for advanced microengine functionality and development tools. "LynuxWorks' expertise and ongoing commitment to providing timely embedded Linux networking solutions will provide equipment designers a valuable resource when developing products around the Intel IXP2800 and IXP2400 Network processors," said Doug Davis, general manager of the Intel Network Processor Division. LynuxWorks is a member of the Intel IXA Developer Network, the Applied Computing Platform Provider (ACPP ACPP Applied Computing Platform Provider ACPP Australian College of Pharmacy Practice ACPP Africa Conflict Prevention Pool ACPP Arise Citizens' Policy Project (Montgomery, Alabama) ACPP Access Control Point Program ) program, and the Intel Communications Fund. Results of these cooperative efforts include solutions and technology initiatives targeted to the unique requirements of communications infrastructure providers. Pricing and Availability The big-endian version of BlueCat 4.0 Linux for IXP1200/IXA SDK 2.0 is available immediately as part of a standard bundle from LynuxWorks. Bundle offering prices begin at $2,699 and are available for numerous host/target processor combinations and include basic support with optional tools and upgrades to priority level support packages. To learn more about all BlueCat solutions, visit the LynuxWorks website at www.lynuxworks.com. About BlueCat LynuxWorks' BlueCat Linux is an open-source embedded development environment without run-time royalties. Packaged with a range of host/target combinations, commercial grade tools, integrated development environments (IDE) and support programs, BlueCat meets the diverse needs of individual developers. BlueCat Linux customers have the added and unique benefit of 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 with LynuxWorks' BlueCat RT Linux and LynxOS(R) real-time operating systems. ABI compatibility gives developers an easy migratory path to run the embedded software code on a more robust real-time operating system without the cumbersome and time-consuming task of porting. In support of open standards, all of BlueCat commercial grade tools are compatible with BlueCat RT Linux and LynxOS using common APIs simplifying the design process by eliminating learning cycles and reducing developer costs. 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 (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. ) 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 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. LynuxWorks, BlueCat and LynxOS are trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. 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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