MontaVista Software Introduces Cross-Development Tool Kit for Embedded Linux On PowerPC Microprocessors.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LinuxWorld 2000, Booth No. 165/167 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 1, 2000 MontaVista Outstanding Embedded and Open Systems Computing Expertise On Display at LinuxWorld Conference &Expo MontaVista Software MontaVista Software develops systems software, development tools and Embedded Linux-based software targeting embedded systems such as automotive electronics, communications equipment, and television set-top boxes and other connected devices and infrastructure. Inc., developer of the Hard Hat(TM) Linux(R) operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for embedded applications, today announces its Hard Hat Linux cross-development toolkit for Motorola's PowerPC(TM) microprocessors. The MontaVista offering is the first product to enable embedded software Instructions that permanently reside in a ROM or flash memory chip. Embedded software may be immediately available to the CPU or, for faster execution, may be transferred to RAM first and then executed. designers to use cost-effective Linux workstations for creating 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. applications targeting Motorola PowerPC processors General-purpose PowerPC processors IBM/Motorola
New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . &uot;MontaVista's growing engineering and executive team has an unprecedented 100+ years of combined expertise in embedded and open systems computing,&uot; said MontaVista Software President 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. Jim Ready, a pioneer in real-time embedded operating systems. &uot;We're delighted to be bringing the first true cross-development environment for embedded Linux to LinuxWorld Expo.&uot; Until now, embedded developers using Linux workstations as host computers have had to limp along using native-hosted cross-development tools. With MontaVista's Hard Hat Linux cross-development toolkit for PowerPC microprocessors, developers can now streamline their entire development process and accelerate time-to-market, whether designing Web-enabled devices, telecommunications hardware or consumer products. MontaVista debuted its Hard Hat Linux distribution The Linux operating system packaged for customers for a fee. It includes the Linux kernel, essential operating system components from the GNU Project, an installation program, various open source utilities and applications, documentation and technical support. last year for CompactPCI platforms, a popular choice for use in telecommunications and Internet access See how to access the Internet. applications. Motorola Computer Group, Force Computers Inc., IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and Embedded Planet are supporting MontaVista's Hard Hat Linux with CompactPCI, embedded production and evaluation boards. &uot;MontaVista has the expertise to mate mainstream OS technology with Motorola's PowerPC microprocessors,&uot; said Phil Brownfield, PowerPC development tool manager, Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector. &uot;MontaVista's new PowerPC cross-development toolkit enables systems designers to create advanced embedded PowerPC systems based on Hard Hat Linux.&uot; &uot;The Hard Hat development environment provides Embedded Planet opportunities for our high-integration PowerPC products to reach more developers than ever before possible, with the best-of-class features of embedded Linux,&uot; added Ken Applebaum, marketing director at Embedded Planet. &uot;Embedded Planet expertise in deeply embedded production hardware, together with MontaVista's cross-development capability, leverages the rich feature sets of PowerPC silicon and Linux, accelerating development cycles.&uot; The Hard Hat Linux PowerPC cross-development toolkit (for embedded applications, kernels and drivers on commercial, off-the-shelf as well as custom target hardware) includes cross-compilation, configuration and debugging tools as well as broad peripheral support for network interfaces, timers, serial devices, video controllers and high-integration, multifunction devices. In addition to Pentium-based Linux host platforms, the toolkit supports PowerPC-based Linux development systems, including G3/G4 Macintoshes. Availability The Hard Hat Linux PowerPC cross-development toolkit is available immediately for Motorola 60x, 7xx/74xx, 8xx/82xx PowerPC target processors. The toolkit can be purchased through MontaVista partners and with Hard Hat Linux professional services subscriptions. It will be demonstrated at MontaVista's booth No. 165/167 from Feb. 1-4 at the LinuxWorld Conference &Expo, Jacob Javits Center, New York City. For more information about Hard Hat Linux and MontaVista Software Inc., please call 408/328-9213 or visit the MontaVista Web site: http://www.mvista.com. About MontaVista Software MontaVista Software Inc., 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. pioneer James Ready, delivers open-source software solutions for the worldwide embedded software market. MontaVista's principal offering is the Linux(R) operating system tailored for embedded software applications. MontaVista products include Hard Hat(TM) Linux, a standard off-the-shelf binary distribution of Linux for PowerPC and x86 architectures. Hard Hat Linux is supported by a comprehensive tool suite including optimizing compilers for C, C++ and other languages; high-level language debuggers; and performance monitoring tools. The company's Subscription Plans also provide Linux support, porting and customization services to customers worldwide. MontaVista headquarters are in Sunnyvale, Calif., in the heart of the Silicon Valley. About Embedded Planet Founded in 1997, Embedded Planet is a strategic partner of Motorola offering development systems and embedded solutions based on the Motorola Embedded Power PC family of processors. The company manufactures a platform for development consisting of single-board computer engines, I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output modules, firmware and peripherals which comprise complete product solutions. Coupled with a dynamic partner program, Embedded Planet is leading the paradigm shift A dramatic change in methodology or practice. It often refers to a major change in thinking and planning, which ultimately changes the way projects are implemented. For example, accessing applications and data from the Web instead of from local servers is a paradigm shift. See paradigm. to make embedded technology development easier and faster. Its products are supplied to the transportation, imaging, factory automation, Internet appliance and networking/telecommunications markets throughout North America and soon Europe. Note to Editors: Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Hard Hat is a trademark of MontaVista Software Inc. CompactPCI is a registered trademark of the PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). Industrial Computer Manufacturers' Group. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license therefrom. 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