SAN JOSÉ, Calif., June 19, 2000—LynuxWorks™, Inc., (formerly Lynx Real-Time Systems), a leader in embedded Linux software solutions, announced today that Hewlett-Packard Company has selected its LynxOS® real-time operating system for mid-range and high-end HP LaserJet printers.
"HP chose LynxOS because of LynuxWorks' proven record for performance and reliability," said Sandy Lieske, R&D Manager. "LynxOS and the LynuxWorks provide an ideal foundation that will allow HP LaserJet printers to evolve and grow very easily in the future."
"We are very pleased that LynxOS was selected for the development of mid-range and high-end HP LaserJet printers," says William Hogan, president of LynuxWorks. "Furthermore, we look forward to satisfying the requirements of HP's future innovation in printing and multifunction product technology with our product family."
LynxOS offers a real-time, embeddable operating system architecture based on industry standards such as Linux® and POSIX®, in a footprint as small as 33Kbps. LynxOS completely supports deterministic performance and response along with an architecture that satisfies the needs of today's sophisticated embedded designs with a foundation for future growth. LynxOS is a part of LynuxWorks product family, which also offers products containing embedded Linux and enhancements for high-availability, interprocessor communications and real-time binary compatibility with Linux.
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.
| Kirsten Long Director, Marketing Communications LynuxWorks, Inc. USA +1 408-979-4404 |
Barbara Stewart Patterson & Associates USA 480-488-6909 |
| Hamid Mirab Managing Director EMEA LynuxWorks Ltd. United Kingdom +44 208-906-9506 |
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