TimeSys Introduces Free LinuxLink Evaluation Subscription for Pentium-class Processors; Enables Users to Perform Embedded Development Tasks Key to Creating a Commercial-grade Custom Linux Platform.PITTSBURGH -- TimeSys(R) Corporation, the leading developer service provider for the 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. market, is providing free access to the complete LinuxLink subscription for Pentium-class processors for a 14-day evaluation period Evaluation period The time interval over which funds assess a money manager's performance. . Embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. developers can use the evaluation subscription to rapidly determine how LinuxLink by TimeSys(TM) can speed and simplify efforts to create a commercial-grade custom Linux platform for any target processor. LinuxLink is the first commercial offering to support the majority of embedded developers who build and assemble their own commercial-grade custom Linux platform by delivering on-demand access to continuously updated processor-optimized Linux and components, a rich development environment and community support. This is a significant departure from commercial Linux vendors that dictate feature sets and release schedules, resulting in platforms that diverge diverge - If a series of approximations to some value get progressively further from it then the series is said to diverge. The reduction of some term under some evaluation strategy diverges if it does not reach a normal form after a finite number of reductions. significantly from the Open Source community. Developers can use the free LinuxLink evaluation subscription to build a uClibc root filesystem (RFS (Remote File System) A distributed file system for Unix computers introduced by AT&T in 1986 with Unix System V Release 3.0. It is similar to Sun's NFS, but only for Unix systems. ), boot the Linux kernel The nucleus of the Linux operating system. The Linux kernel, which was developed by Linus Torvalds, was integrated with software from the GNU Project and other sources to create the actual Linux operating system. See Linux, GNU/Linux and kernel. with their newly created RFS, download a source or binary package (software) binary package - An archive file that contains all files and directories that must be installed in order to make a working installation of the program(s) included in the package, and the maintainer scripts necessary for the installation. and add it to their RFS, build a flash filesystem and reuse their new RFS in a variety of formats. "TimeSys customers have told us that they frequently use Pentium-class processors to model their project or experiment with new Linux technologies," said Larry Weidman, 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. of TimeSys. "With the full-featured 14-day LinuxLinux evaluation subscription, any embedded developer can quickly experience first-hand how LinuxLink can aid efforts targeting any processor." Each free 14-day LinuxLink evaluation subscription for Pentium-class processors includes: --Complete Pentium-class reference 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. --Pentium-class processor-optimized cross development environment --Alerts to processor, patch and software component updates --Developer Exchange access to online, interactive support --Hands-on guide to installing and experimenting with the evaluation subscription The free 14-day LinuxLink evaluation subscription for Pentium-class processors can be immediately activated online at: http://www.timesys.com/processor/pentium.htm Developers will have the option to extend their 14-day subscription by choosing among a range of flexible LinuxLink subscriptions available from TimeSys. About TimeSys Corporation TimeSys is the leading developer service provider for the embedded Linux market, delivering LinuxLink subscriptions that empower developers to rapidly and efficiently create their own commercial-grade custom Linux platform. The continuously updated cross-compiled components, information and systems offered through LinuxLink subscriptions are aggregated from the open source community, semiconductor manufacturers and TimeSys and hosted in the TimeSys Network. For more information, visit www.timesys.com. |
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