MontaVista Linux to Power Advanced Motorola Mobile Phones; Linux Platform Allows Greater Freedom for Advanced Applications Development.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. Wireless 2003 Booth# 4245 NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2003 MontaVista Software, Inc., the company powering the embedded revolution, today announced that MontaVista(TM) Linux(R) is the chosen operating system for the recently announced Motorola A760 mobile phone, the world's first handset based on Linux and Java technology. The Motorola A760 combines features of a mobile phone with the capabilities of a personal digital assistant (PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). ), digital camera, video player, MP3 player, speakerphone, advanced messaging, instant Internet access and Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology. The A760 is Motorola's first handset demonstrating the company's commitment to making the Linux operating system a key pillar of its handset software strategy. Motorola is displaying this phone in its booth (# 4245) at the CTIA Wireless Conference this week in New Orleans. "This handset is special because it features one of the most open and flexible software platforms," said Terence Lam, senior global marketing manager, Smartphone and Networked Entertainment Products, Motorola Personal Communications Sector. "By supporting the open source Linux OS along with Java technology, Motorola is providing the most creative and fertile environment possible to set the stage for a 'best experiences win' environment." MontaVista recently announced the MontaVista Linux Consumer Electronics Edition (CEE), the first commercial Linux operating system and cross-development environment specifically designed for consumer electronics devices, including mobile phones, high definition digital television, set-top boxes and automotive telematics. CEE enhances Linux with dynamic power management, rich consumer-focused networking support and consumer-grade reliability, while supporting XIP (Execute In Place) The ability to execute a program directly from a memory card. (eXecute In Place In computer science, an execute in place (XIP) file system is one that allows certain sections of programs to be stored read-only in an area other than main system memory. This is often used to allow code to run from the same location at which it is permanently stored. ) of the kernel and applications as well as streaming media optimizations. Hundreds of products are already in development using MontaVista Linux, including mobile phones, PDAs, advanced remote controls, high definition televisions, HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates , PVRs, set-top boxes, digital receivers, automotive telematics, musical instruments, gaming machines and karaoke systems. Recently, Sony and 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. released new consumer products built on MontaVista Linux. Several leading manufacturers are also currently building next generation mobile phones based on MontaVista Linux. "As mobile phones rapidly evolve, the supporting software needs to be more robust to support their rich functionality and networking capabilities. MontaVista Linux provides a powerful systems software platform that can help to quickly bring these advanced products to market," said Jim Ready, 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 president, MontaVista Software. "By standardizing on Linux for its handset software strategy, Motorola is blazing a trail into this new world of advanced consumer electronics, and we are proud to support this trend." MontaVista Linux supports a range of enhanced interactive features in advanced consumer electronics products such as the Motorola A760, by providing high performance, real-time capability and consumer-grade reliability. By offering a standard development platform for embedded designs, MontaVista allows developers to focus on their value-add to their customers while enabling them to speed cutting-edge products to market in a cost-effective manner. According to an IDC report (document 28470), the Embedded Operating System An operating system used in special-purpose applications (embedded systems). Embedded operating systems are typically very compact and often designed for real time operations. See embedded Linux, QNX, OS-9, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, VxWorks and Symbian OS. Environment market will reach $1.4 billion by 2006, a combined annual growth rate (CAGR CAGR See: Compound Annual Growth Rate ) of 18.6 percent. Further, IDC report (report #27653), Worldwide Mobile and Embedded Operating Environment Market Forecast and Analysis, 2002-2006, also listed MontaVista Software as one of the fastest growing vendors in this area. For more information on the phone, visit http://www.gx-3.net/motoinfo/products.asp?product=A760&y=2003 About Motorola Motorola, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2002 were $26.7 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important technologies that make things smarter and life better for people, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. About MontaVista Software MontaVista Software is a leading global supplier of systems software for intelligent connected devices and associated infrastructure. MontaVista powers the embedded revolution by providing GNU/Linux-based open-source software solutions. Founded in 1999 by 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. ) pioneer James Ready, MontaVista offers a family of products under the MontaVista Linux umbrella that address broad-based software developer needs encompassing applications ranging from communications infrastructure to consumer electronics. Multiple editions of MontaVista Linux are available including Professional, Consumer Electronics and Carrier Grade, along with complementary technology products providing powerful Java and graphics development capabilities. Headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, in Sunnyvale, Calif., MontaVista Software is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. funded by leading investors such as Alloy Ventures, US Venture Partners, RRE Ventures, WR Hambrecht + Co WR Hambrecht + Co. is a full service investment bank with headquarters in New York and San Francisco. It specializes in using its unique auction process called OpenIPO to compete with the traditional methods of larger and more established banks. ., IBM, Intel Capital, Sony, Panasonic (Matsushita), Toshiba America and Yamaha Corporation. For more information about MontaVista Software, please visit http://www.mvista.com. Note to Editors: Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. MontaVista is a trademark of MontaVista Software Inc. All other names mentioned are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective companies. Editors: High-resolution images of the phone can be obtained at http://www.gx-3.net/motoinfo/products.asp?product=A760&y=2003 |
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