Metrowerks CodeTEST Supports Latest Version of Linux Operating System

LESEN SIE DIESE PRESSEMITTEILUNG AUF DEUTSCH

CodeTEST Software Analysis Tools simplify development and increase accuracy of applications designed for LynuxWorks™ BlueCat Linux and LynxOS RTOS

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., and AUSTIN, Texas—February 9, 2004—LynuxWorks™ Inc. has selected CodeTEST™ Software Analysis Tools, Version 4 from Metrowerks, as the code-analysis tool to support its BlueCat® Linux® embedded operating system (OS) and its real-time embedded operating system (RTOS), LynxOS®.

Metrowerks CodeTEST Software Analysis Tools, Version 4, supports the newest version of the Linux OS, Version 2.6, and is now compatible with BlueCat and LynxOS from LynuxWorks. Embedded software developers who require code visibility and precise analysis of embedded systems in operation can use CodeTEST to easily view execution history of their systems at the source or RTOS level. The CodeTEST instrumentation technology provides visibility into software execution in real-time without interrupting the system, saving valuable development time and resources while enabling increased product quality.

"Our collaborative effort with Metrowerks to integrate their CodeTEST software-analysis technology with BlueCat Linux and LynxOS allows our customers to build systems with confidence and exceed time to market goals," said Bob Morris, vice president of sales and marketing, LynuxWorks. "CodeTEST, coupled with our embedded OS products, helps to ensure code quality and product performance and deliver the visibility, reliability, and credibility required in today's complex business-critical embedded systems."

CodeTEST technology helps expedite the development, test and deployment of business and safety-critical embedded systems with innovative technologies such as application and low-level embedded software test, debug, and visualization tools. The technology allows software engineers to test, debug and visualize embedded software applications for high-demand products, including optical or wireless voice and data communications networks; airborne, healthcare monitoring, and automotive systems; industrial automation, console games, and consumer electronics.

About LynuxWorks

LynuxWorks is a world leader in the embedded software market, providing operating systems, software development products and consulting services for the world's most successful communications, aerospace/defense, and consumer products companies. Established in 1988, the company is a technology leader in the real-time operating systems (RTOS) industry, and a founding member of the Embedded Linux Consortium (ELC). LynuxWorks' headquarters are located in San José, California.

About Metrowerks

Metrowerks Corporation creates CodeWarrior software and hardware products and services for developers, with a particular focus on the following industries: consumer electronics; transportation; wireless; and networking and communications. The CodeWarrior product line includes hardware and software development tools and middleware that enable customers to decrease their time to market. The company also offers services, including training and custom software development. Founded in 1985, Metrowerks is today an independently operating subsidiary of Motorola, Inc. Metrowerks corporate headquarters are in Austin, Texas; Metrowerks Europe is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; and Metrowerks Japan is headquartered in Tokyo. More information is available from www.metrowerks.com.

LynuxWorks is a trademark and LynxOS and BlueCat are registered trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective holders. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

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Kirsten Long Director, Marketing Communications LynuxWorks, Inc. USA +1 408-979-4404	Dave Reddy Weber Shandwick USA +1 650-868-4659	Peter van der Sluijs Neesham Public Relations Europe +44 1442-879222
Hamid Mirab Managing Director EMEA LynuxWorks Ltd. United Kingdom +44 208-906-9506	Francisca Llamas Weber Shandwick USA +1 415-685-0608