Big-endian version of BlueCat for Intel IXP1200 network processor-based networking applications

AMSTERDAM, INTEL DEVELOPERS FORUM—May 17, 2001—LynuxWorks™, Inc., provider of open source and true real-time embedded solutions, today announced availability of its BlueCat™ Linux® for the new Intel® Internet Exchange Architecture Software Developers Kit (Intel IXA SDK) 2.0 for the Intel IXP1200 Network Processor family. LynuxWorks is the first to announce an embedded Linux operating system for Intel's IXA SDK, which provides a software and hardware environment for quickly developing networking applications based on the Intel IXP1200 Network Processor.

"Intel is committed to providing its customers with options to meet their particular needs when designing networking equipment based on Intel IXA," said Doug Davis, general manager of Intel's network processor division. "LynuxWorks is providing equipment designers an option for royalty free Linux along with the support that our commercial customers need. As an addition to the software available for the IXP1200 Network Processor, BlueCat Linux expands the choices for developers even further."

"LynuxWorks was quick to support the Intel IXA SDK 2.0 strategy because this will satisfy our customers' operating system needs," said Bob Morris, vice president of marketing at LynuxWorks. "Telecom equipment manufacturers require a Linux distribution that provides a firm foundation for the development of complex embedded networking applications. BlueCat Linux complements the Intel IXA SDK 2.0 environment by providing a big-endian version of Linux that is optimized for embedded networking applications with features such as version stabilization, embedding tools and sample code and routines.

The distribution of BlueCat Linux with the Intel IXA SDK 2.0 will provide developers with a royalty-free, open-source Linux distribution that is suited to the needs of manufacturers developing communications equipment based on the Intel IXP1200 network processor. This big-endian port, coupled with the design of the IXP1200 and its network control task functionality, will allow companies to accelerate development of next-generation Internet products.

The two companies have a strong history of working together. LynuxWorks is a member of the Intel IXA Developers Forum and the Applied Computing Platform Provider (ACPP) program. Results of this cooperation include solutions and technology initiatives targeted to the high availability requirements for communications infrastructure equipment providers.

Pricing and availability

The BlueCat Linux development and support package will be distributed free of charge with Intel shipments of the Intel IXA SDK 2.0. LynuxWorks will provide first-level BlueCat support for Intel IXA SDK 2.0 customers.

About the Intel IXA SDK 2.0

The Intel IXA SDK 2.0 features a new programming framework, the Intel Active Computing Element. Using the ACE framework, code is written in small modular building blocks. These portable building blocks are much easier to modify and re-use, reducing development time. The optional Intel Embedded Linux Integrated Development Environment replaces the time-consuming practice of command-line programming with a graphical user interface for quickly configuring and debugging Linux applications.

About LynuxWorks' BlueCat

LynuxWorks' BlueCat is an open-source Linux, and is available as a complete solution for developers. In addition to a stable commercial version of the operating system, LynuxWorks provides a complete software development environment and tools for debugging and tuning applications. BlueCat is backed by a variety of optional support packages offering software engineering, technical support, consulting and professional services from LynuxWorks.

About LynuxWorks

LynuxWorks, Inc. is a provider of open source and true real-time embedded solutions. LynuxWorks supports industry standards in communications, aerospace and defense, consumer and business electronics, industrial control systems, Internet infrastructures, automotive/transportation, medical devices, and retail industries. LynuxWorks products include the open-source BlueCat Linux; 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 is a registered trademark of LynuxWorks, Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective holders.

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