Radstone Technology and Lynx Real-Time Systems Partner to Provide BlueCat Linux on Leading-Edge Rugged Hardware

TOWCESTER, UK, February 14, 2000—Radstone Technology and Lynx Real-Time Systems of San Jose, California, have partnered to provide Lynx milestone BlueCat™ Linux Operating System on Radstone's popular PPCx family of rugged PowerPC-based Single Board Computers (SBC). The PPC4/4A, latest in the high performance, harsh environment, SBC family will become a BlueCat reference platform by Q2 2000.

The partnership underlines Radstone's commitment to provide its customers the best possible choice of Operating Systems within the military and industrial embedded markets. Those customers are increasingly seeing Linux with its open source model, as a major benefit.

The toolset and code compatibility between BlueCat and Lynx' LynxOS® real-time operating system, enable systems containing both non real-time and critical real-time elements to be constructed from Radstone's extensive hardware range. Users can now exploit the wide range of Unix compatible computational and human interface application software and this can be deployed in combination with their application specific real-time software.

"This is the best of both worlds," said Andy West, Software Product Manager for Radstone's Processor Group. "Our customers are attracted to the open source model, yet want to retain the kind of backup for critical programs they have been used to from Radstone and the mainstream O/S vendors. BlueCat provides both—an embedded Linux backed by the same partnership that is already supplying highly successful, rugged PowerPC/real-time LynxOS solutions."

The PPC4/4A, with the latest PowerPC MPC7400 processor and now BlueCat support, further enhance Radstone's range of COTS products, providing solutions for the most demanding of requirements.

Lynx Real-Time Systems offer a range of BlueCat program support options from incident level to long-term comprehensive support, training and consulting. BlueCat Linux on Radstone's PPC4/4A PowerPC will be available in Q2 2000.

About Radstone Technology

Radstone Technology is a recognized leader in the design and development of VME based computer equipment for a broad range of industrial, ruggedized and military/aerospace applications. Making use of innovative packaging techniques and latest advances in microprocessor technology, Radstone's products offer state-of-the-art performance and reliable operation, even in the harshest environments.

About Lynx Real-Time Systems

Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. is the leader in embedded Linux and the pre-eminent developer and supplier of operating system software for reliable and high-performance embedded applications. Lynx products support industry standards in communications, avionics, automotive, office automation and process control systems worldwide, enabling customers to leverage their investments in software and education. Those products include the open source BlueCat Linux OS, the LynxOS scalable, real-time operating systems, software frameworks for high-availability systems, development tools and technical support worldwide.

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

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