BlueCat embedded Linux 3.0 adds new features and supported microprocessor architecture

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., August 21, 2000—LynuxWorks, Inc. today announced the release of BlueCat™ Linux version 3.0, which adds features and expands support of embedded microprocessor architectures. BlueCat Linux now supports the ARM (including the Thumb™ extensions), StrongARM™ and Hitachi SuperH™ microprocessor architectures.

BlueCat Linux also supports the Motorola PPC750 and MPC8260 PowerQUICCII™ CPUs on cards from Motorola, Force, Ampro, Radstone and others.

"The Super H, ARM7 and StrongARM families of embedded processors now supported in BlueCat 3.0 were designed specifically for key segments of the embedded end-equipment market," stated Inder Singh, CEO and Chairman of LynuxWorks, Inc. "As LynuxWorks advances its unique strategy for the embedded market, the Linux community can expect continued expansion in the types of embedded processors supported in BlueCat Linux."

This latest version of BlueCat Linux is based on a common code base for consistent and tested performance and functionality across all embedded CPU families. With BlueCat Linux 3.0, embedded developers are free to select the architecture that is appropriate for the cost, performance and functionality of their intended architecture. Applications developed on one BlueCat Linux CPU platform can be immediately migrated to a different platform for follow-on, or 'cost-down' projects.

BlueCat Linux 3.0 offers common Linux APIs, development tools, booting options, functionality and tested performance and stability across the different processors.

Unique BlueCat embedded Linux features

The open-source LynuxWorks Messenger™ provides a messaging API and backplane communications technology to further facilitate complex multi-CPU designs. The BlueCat Linux 3.0 memory sizing tools and testing characteristics data offer the embedded developer immediate assistance in meeting design criteria.

BlueCat Linux also offers a freedom of choice for boot options, which are floppy, hard disk, compact flash, ROM/flash, network using firmware, parallel, or bios extension. It also features tools for creating kernel image and root file system images, a large number of BSPs, a flash file system, advanced power management, software RAID, kernel porting guide and example kernel configurations.

About LynuxWorks

LynuxWorks, Inc., formerly Lynx Real-Time Systems, 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™ Linux and the scalable, Linux-compatible LynxOS® real-time operating system; software frameworks for high-availability systems; development tools and technical support worldwide.

LynuxWorks and BlueCat are trademarks and LynxOS and Lynx Real-Time Systems are registered trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective holders.

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