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News Release from: LynuxWorks | Subject: BlueCat 4.0 Linux for Intel IOP321
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 01 March 2002
Linux development for latest Intel
processor
LynuxWorks has released the first commercially available embedded Linux development environment for the Intel IOP321 I/O processor based on the Intel XScale technology.
LynuxWorks has released the first commercially available embedded Linux development environment for the Intel IOP321 I/O processor based on the Intel XScale technology LynuxWorks has preconfigured for greater performance its BlueCat 4.0 Linux and commercial grade tools for the Intel IOP321 I/O processor
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 18 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The optimised third-generation BlueCat development environment will be made available as part of the Intel IQ80321 software development kit and as a separate storage and networking solution direct from LynuxWorks.
LynuxWorks is a member of the Intel IXA Developers Forum and the Applied Computing Platform Provider (ACPP) programme.
The most recent collaboration provides a highly tuned embedded development environment for the Intel IOP321 I/O processor to aid developers in expediting time-to-market for new products in the increasingly competitive storage and networking markets.
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"LynuxWorks has been a key supporter of Intel XScale technology since the first XScale-based I/O processors were introduced two years ago", said Christopher Croteau, director of marketing at Intel's I/O and Bridges Division.
"By ensuring it's BlueCat Linux and family of professional tools are configured to provide developers with an efficient and effective development environment, customers can save time and cut costs throughout the entire design process".
The new Intel IOP321 I/O processor is ideal for designs with space constraints, which require high performance, low power consumption and manageable costs.
Intel is targeting the use of the processor for both storage and networking embedded product applications.
Target applications in data storage include RAID, SCSI/Fibre Channel, NAS, SAN and video.
For networking, the IPO321 is best suited for LAN cards, routers, switches, and Ethernet and ATM devices.
"The IOP321 I/O Processor represents the third generation of BlueCat Linux and tools enhanced for the Intel XScale core", said Dr Inder Singh, CEO of LynuxWorks.
"We are pleased to continue our close relationship with Intel by enhancing our own Linux support and commercial-grade development tools for Intel I/O processors.
Developers value its enhanced productivity and performance features in a fully integrated and tested crossdevelopment environment, which rapidly facilitates specific development requirements".
BlueCat 4.0 Linux for the Intel IOP321 I/O processor will be available in May as part of a standard bundle from LynuxWorks.
Bundles are available for numerous host/target processor combinations and include basic support with optional tools and upgrades to priority level support packages.
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