Users can create soft real-time Java applications using the HP embedded virtual machine

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., March 6, 2000—Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc., today announced delivery of Hewlett-Packard Company's (HP) ChaiVM, embedded virtual-machine technology on Lynx' BlueCat™ Linux operating system (OS). BlueCat users can now field soft real-time Java applications in a wide range of products using the Java-compliant embedded virtual machine from HP.

BlueCat offers a fast, interpretive byte code execution and a Java native interface to bind Java threads to BlueCat pthreads for deterministic scheduling. BlueCat features a reduced run-time footprint, as small as 600K, and concurrent, incremental garbage collection contributing to predictable soft real-time performance.

"HP believes in offering its customers freedom of choice. Chai and BlueCat are obvious choices for embedded applications today," said William Woo, general manager of HP's Embedded Software Operation. "We believe that Lynx' BlueCat Linux OS is an excellent complement to the Chai suite of products, enabling appliance manufacturers to add further value to their appliances."

In 1998, Lynx and other key embedded and real-time software and hardware vendors, including Intel, endorsed the Java execution engine from HP, with its small footprint, soft real-time features and custom configuration capabilities. The long-term relationship between Lynx and HP that developed from that endorsement allowed HP to resell the LynxOS® real-time operating system (RTOS) as HP-RT (HP's RTOS for PA-RISC) with Pentium-based VXI-bus systems for industrial control, enabled a number of embedded design wins within various HP product lines.

In September, 1999 Lynx became the first RTOS provider to deliver HP ChaiVM on the LynxOS RTOS allowing Lynx customers to field real-time Java applications in a wide range of products using the Java-compliant embedded virtual machine from HP. Information about ChaiVM can be found at http://www.chai.hp.com/chaivm.html.

"ChaiVM running on BlueCat Linux is the perfect complement to ChaiVM on LynxOS," said Bill Hogan, president and CEO of Lynx. "Our customers now have the choice between an open source OS for soft real-time JAVA requirements or LynxOS for hard real-time needs on the same virtual machine."

Customers requiring more comprehensive support can subscribe to Lynx' Incident Support Package for 10 incidents requiring support or the Priority Support Package for team development. Lynx also offers 24/7 and long-term 15-year support. All support programs provide customer access to Lynx response centers by telephone, fax and e-mail with initial call-back within four hours on the lowest level of support to immediate response on priority packages.

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. The Lynx offerings include: the Lynx Architecture that supports both the open source BlueCat Linux OS and LynxOS, the scalable, real-time operating system; 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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