LynuxWorks Opens "Window" into Linux for Microsoft Development Tools

VisualLynux integrates Visual C++ development tools to support the Linux operating system

SAN JOSÉ, CA—Sept 25, 2000—LynuxWorks™, Inc. today introduced VisualLynux™, the first product to integrate the Microsoft Visual C++™ Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with development tools for the Linux operating system. VisualLynux is compatible with LynuxWorks' BlueCat™ Linux and other Linux 2.2.12 distributions.

"It's exciting to be the first to open a "window" from Visual C++ to Linux," said Dr. Inder Singh, CEO and chairman of LynuxWorks. "Since Visual C++ is the de facto standard Windows-based software development platform used by most developers, VisualLynux demonstrates our commitment to delivering products that makes it easier for our customers to create embedded applications using the Linux platform."

VisualLynux addresses the need for a Linux-based software solution that can be embedded in "target" processors found in products used in the telecommunications infrastructure, along with post-PC devices, including hand-held computing and Internet-only appliances and TVs with Internet connections.

Visual C++ and VisualLynux

The Microsoft Visual C++ includes powerful and innovative language, team development and application lifecycle tools. Used in conjunction with VisualLynux, Visual C++, provides a comprehensive workbench for developing scalable, distributed applications for embedded real-time systems used on the Internet and traditional client/server implementations.

"With VisualLynux, developers don't have to make a choice between using Linux in their products or using the best IDE in commercial use," said Luke Dion, Vice President of Technology and Strategic Planning for LynuxWorks. "Now they can do both because VisualLynux leverages Visual C++ to develop Linux software."

VisualLynux contains BlueCat Linux debugging tools along with wizards and application windows to extend Visual C++ to Linux "target" processors. This gives programmers the capability to develop Linux applications from within the context of Visual C++.

VisualLynux includes the Target Wizard™, an interactive tool for configuring and connecting to Linux-based "target" systems. After running Target Wizard, VisualLynux provides tools that automatically know how to download programs to the Linux system and execute and debug them from the Microsoft Windows-based workstation. At the click of a button, VisualLynux will automatically recompile Linux applications, download newly rebuilt programs to Linux, and start the applications under control of the VisualLynux debugger. In addition, VisualLynux includes tools for importing and exporting traditional Linux "makefiles" and an on-line help system, which provides detailed system information needed for creating Linux applications.

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, VisualLynux, BlueCat and ISDCorp are trademarks and LynxOS and Lynx Real-Time Systems are registered trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. Visual C++ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective holders.

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