LynxOS Real-Time Operating System Supported by VisiBroker Real-Time CORBA-compliant Middleware.Business/Technology Editors Embedded Systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. Conference 2000 Booth #8058 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) Sept. 25, 2000 Combination of Linux, POSIX (Portable Operating System Interface for UNIX) An IEEE 1003.1 standard that defines the language interface between application programs and the Unix operating system. and CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) A software-based interface from the Object Management Group (OMG) that allows software modules (objects) to communicate with each other no matter where they are located on a private network or the global Standards Eases Development of Scalable, Highly Available Embedded Applications LynuxWorks(TM), Inc., a leader in real-time operating systems and 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. , and Highlander Engineering, Inc., the leading supplier of middleware for connecting intelligent devices, announced today that Highlander has integrated its VisiBroker for Embedded Systems Real-Time Common Object Request Broker Architecture (standard, programming) Common Object Request Broker Architecture - (CORBA) An Object Management Group specification which provides a standard messaging interface between distributed objects. The original CORBA specification (1. (CORBA(R)) compliant environment for developing distributed applications with the LynuxWorks Linux- and POSIX-compatible LynxOS(R) Real-Time Operating System (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. ). The combination of CORBA, Linux and POSIX provides embedded system Any electronic system that uses a CPU chip, but that is not a general-purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Such systems generally use microprocessors, or they may use custom-designed chips or both. developers with familiar, standard interfaces for creating highly available applications that can transparently scale from one to thousands of processors, irrespective of the underlying network topology. Note: VisiBroker for LynxOS is being demonstrated at the Embedded Systems Conference in the Highlander booth, #8058. 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. and Chairman of LynuxWorks, said: "Both LynuxWorks and Highlander are leaders in providing open standards solutions to embedded system developers. By bringing together familiar RTOS programming interfaces--Linux and POSIX--with the leading multi-vendor standard for developing distributed applications--real-time ORBs--we can provide our customers an integrated distributed, High Availability solution offering outstanding interoperability and code re-usability." "Working with LynuxWorks was an obvious choice for us," commented Ken Black, President of Highlander. "We share a common commitment to standards and focus on the requirements of mission critical applications such as telecommunications, medical and defense equipment. That five companies asked to be Beta test sites for VisiBroker for LynxOS before we had made any public announcement of our partnership is clear evidence of the synergies between our technologies and markets." Availability and Pricing VisiBroker for LynxOS is available now for Beta site customers, with general availability scheduled for October 2000. In North America, development license pricing begins at USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. $9,600, which includes one year of technical support and software updates. 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. (R), is a developer and supplier of Linux and real-time operating system 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 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. About Highlander Engineering Highlander Engineering is the leading supplier of CORBA-compliant middleware for connecting intelligent devices and a leading supplier of engineering services to embedded software developers. An embedded CORBA pioneer, Highlander has been the first to offer embedded implementations of the CORBA 2.0, Minimum CORBA, and Real-Time CORBA specifications. Founded in 1994, Highlander is privately held and headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. For more information, visit Highlander on the web at www.highlander.com. LynuxWorks and BlueCat are trademarks and LynxOS and Lynx Real-Time Systems are registered trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. CORBA is a registered trademark of the Object Management Group. VisiBroker is a trademark of Inprise Corporation. 3Com and Total Control are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation Other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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