MontaVista Supports New IBM 440GP PowerPC Processor; Targeted for Communications, Networking, Storage and Internet Devices.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2002 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., the company powering the embedded revolution, today announced that MontaVista(TM) Linux(R) will support IBM's new 440GP PowerPC microprocessor, which has been developed for use in communications, networking, gaming, printers, storage and Internet appliances. 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) announced this new processor family last week at the 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 in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . It is the first true Book E compliant integrated processor within the PowerPC family that will be available to customers. The low-cost, low-power, highly integrated IBM PowerPC 440GP embedded microprocessor Embedded microprocessors are essentially microprocessors that are used in everyday electronic devices, such as cellular telephones, household appliances, automobiles, or virtually any electronic device you could think of. is designed for mid to high-end devices that require a rich mix of embedded peripherals. The PowerPC 440GP provides a performance and functional upgrade path for users of the popular IBM PowerPC 405GP processor, while maintaining user application software compatibility. "Linux has become a requirement for many embedded applications, and the multi-tasking capabilities of MontaVista Linux is an ideal match for our powerful new chip," said Steve Longoria, marketing director, Network Processors, IBM Microelectronics. "We believe that MontaVista Linux coupled with IBM's PowerPC processors will provide a consistent, scalable development road map for our mutual customers." MontaVista Software was one of the first embedded software companies to develop a Linux-based platform for the IBM PowerPC family of processors, a focus that MontaVista has strongly maintained. The two companies recently announced an agreement to ensure the IBM PowerPC microprocessors continue to be fully supported by MontaVista(TM) Linux(R)for embedded system and networking applications. "Now, embedded systems developers can couple this next-generation IBM PowerPC hardware platform with the openness and performance of MontaVista's powerful embedded Linux environment," said Brian Grega, vice president, business development, MontaVista Software. "MontaVista Linux Professional Edition can help customers take advantage of this powerful, highly integrated new processor family, while enhancing low power consumption and high integration with peripheral devices." Availability MontaVista Linux Professional Edition 2.1 including support for IBM 440GP will be available in Q3, 2002, direct from MontaVista and MontaVista distribution channels worldwide as part of a product subscription, providing the MontaVista Linux kernel, software updates, utilities, development tools and one year of technical support. About MontaVista Software Inc. MontaVista Software Inc. powers the embedded revolution by providing open-source systems software solutions for embedded developers. 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's principal products include MontaVista(R) Linux(R), a Linux-based embedded source and binary distribution, cross development platform and a set of tool kits for x86/IA-32, PowerPC, StrongARM, MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) The execution speed of a computer. For example, .5 MIPS is 500,000 instructions per second; 100 MIPS is a hundred million instructions per second. , SH, ARM, XScale and other microprocessor architectures. MontaVista offers developers a family of products and services for embedded design and development targeted for applications ranging from communications infrastructure to consumer devices. MontaVista Software also provides several technology add-on products addressing specific customer needs such as the Java development environment, High Availability technology, powerful graphics toolkits and more. 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 Alloy Ventures, US Venture Partners, RRE RRE Red Rock Eater (News Service) RRE Road Race Engineering RRE Remote Roof Easy RRE Residential Real Estate RRE Rise-And-Run-Length Encoding RRE Royal Radar Establishment (Great Britain) 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, Panasonic and Sony Corporation. For more information about MontaVista Software, please visit http://www.mvista.com or email to info@mvista.com or call (408) 328-9200. 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. |
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