Lynx Partners with ZF Linux Devices to Deliver BlueCat Linux with First FailSafe PC-on-a-Chip; Development System to Speed Design Internet and Post-PC Devices.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2000 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. , today announced a joint marketing agreement with ZF Linux Devices Because of the open source philosophy that Free and open source software brings to the software world, many people have ported the Linux kernel to run on devices other than a typical desktop, laptop or server computer. Inc. to bundle LynuxWorks BlueCat(TM) Linux and the LynuxWorks(TM) development tools with ZF Linux Devices' ZF MachZ(TM) Integrated Development System (IDS). The IDS is designed for developing Internet and Post-PC devices based on the ZF Linux Devices MachZ(TM) FailSafe PC-on-a-chip. The MachZ includes the ZF Linux Devices FailSafe(TM) boot ROM A memory chip that allows a workstation to be booted from the server or other remote station. See remote boot. to eliminate the possibility of system crashes. Developers will receive BlueCat(TM) Linux software and tools with each IDS shipped. Other software tools in the system include Red Hat(R) Linux, the Phoenix BIOS, Caldera caldera: see crater. caldera Large, bowl-shaped volcanic depression that forms when the top of a volcanic cone collapses into the space left after magma is ejected during a violent volcanic eruption. The term is Spanish for “caldron. DR-DOS A multitasking DOS-compatible operating system from DRDOS, Inc., Lindon, UT (www.drdos.com). DR-DOS is used in embedded systems, thin clients and bootable disks for antivirus recovery programs. and an 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. run-time license. "In bringing the first true PC System-on-a-Chip to the market we were determined to provide world-class software tools to our customers," said David L. Feldman, ZF Linux Devices' president. "We feel that the best way to shorten our customers' time-to-market is to include the BlueCat Linux tools from LynuxWorks." "ZF Linux Devices is among an elite group of entrepreneurial companies putting wheels on the powerful Linux engine," said Inder Singh, chairman 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. for LynuxWorks. "We see this partnership as a significant endorsement of Lynx' leadership in the embedded Linux world." About ZF Linux Devices ZF Linux Devices, Inc. pioneered FailSafe systems in embedded applications. Its products are the most highly integrated, PC-compatible control modules in the embedded systems market. They include full motherboard hardware and software functionality. ZF Linux Devices' corporate headquarters is located at 1052 Elwell Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA: toll-free: 800/683-5943; tel: 650/965-3800; fax: 650/965-4050; e-mail: info@zflinux.com; web: www.zflinux.com. In Europe, ZF Linux Devices can be reached at +33-(0)1-41-80-04-10. In South America, call +54-1-544-4033. About LynuxWorks LynuxWorks, Inc., formerly Lynx Real-Time Systems, 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 is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation whose investors include Intel, Motorola, TurboLinux and other institutions. Note to Editors: 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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