LynuxWorks Partners with ZF Linux Devices to Deliver BlueCat Linux with First Failsafe PC-on-a-Chip

Development system to speed design of Internet and post-PC devices

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., June 19, 2000—LynuxWorks, Inc., formerly Lynx Real-Time Systems, today announced a joint marketing agreement with ZF Linux Devices Inc. to bundle LynuxWorks' BlueCat Linux™ and development tools with ZF Linux' ZF MachZ Integrated Development System (IDS). The IDS is designed for developing Internet and Post-PC devices based on the ZF Linux Devices MachZ FailSafe PC-on-a-chip. The MachZ includes the ZF Linux FailSafe boot ROM to eliminate the possibility of system crashes.

Developers will receive BlueCat Linux software and tools with each IDS shipped. Other tools in the system include USB, ISA, PCI, serial, parallel and IDE connectors, Red Hat Linux, the Phoenix Bios, Caldera DR-DOS and an open-source RTOS.

"In bringing the first true PC System-on-a-Chip to the market we were determined to provide world-class software tools to our customers," said David L. Feldman, ZF Linux Devices' president. "We feel that the best way to shorten our customers' time-to-market is to include the BlueCat Linux tools from LynuxWorks."

"ZF Linux Devices is among an elite group of entrepreneurial companies putting wheels on the powerful Linux engine," said Inder Singh, chairman and CEO for LynuxWorks. "We see this partnership as providing significant value-add to the ZF Linux customers.

About ZF Linux Devices

ZF Linux Devices, Inc. pioneered FailSafe systems in embedded applications. Its products are the most highly integrated, PC-compatible control modules in the embedded systems market. They include full motherboard hardware and software functionally. More information about ZF Linux Devices, see www.zflinuxdevices.com.

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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