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News Release from: TimeSys Corp | Subject: LinuxLink
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 14 April 2006
Linux subscription service comes up to
date
The next generation of LinuxLink by TimeSys includes an unprecedented content upgrade, web-based interface enhancements and new features that follow rapid growth of the service.
Available now, the next generation of LinuxLink by TimeSys includes an unprecedented content upgrade, web-based interface enhancements, and new features that follow rapid growth of the service LinuxLink has gained traction by delivering continuously updated resources to embedded developers via web services
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 2 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The complete LinuxLink subscription for Pentium-class processors is available free of charge for a 14-day evaluation period.
The LinuxLink model embraces the nature of Open Source Linux development with frequent updates and ongoing contributions, while providing commercial integration and support.
The LinuxLink subscription continues to deliver value with the latest releases and expanded choice, as well as: validated 2.6.16 LinuxLink support; greater than 30% increase in new and upgraded packages, patches and feature support; kernel debugging support (KGDB) across x86, PPC and Xscale; commercial-grade RT features such as priority inheritance and high-resolution timers available to LinuxLink Real Time subscribers; and web-service and interface enhancements to support content expansion and 70% average monthly growth in Linux Link Developer Exchange interaction.
Only LinuxLink can rapidly deliver the latest Linux, validated across x86, PPC, xScale and MIPS architectures - including support for the newest kernel releases, updated packages, patches from semiconductor partners and the community to effectively support embedded Linux development.
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Subs keep MIPS developers up to date with Linux
A LinuxLink subscription is now available for the MIPS Technologies MIPS32 24KE core family.
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LinuxLink subscriptions are available to all customers of popular Intel XScale processors, including the only commercially supported Linux solution for the new Intel IOP342 I/O processor.
Subscription keeps ColdFire Linux code up to date
LinuxLink subscriptions assist developers creating their own custom Linux platforms targeting ColdFire MCF547x and MCF548x processor families from Freescale Semiconductor.
With broad coverage across all major architectures, LinuxLink now supports over 70 processors.
"Since the launch of LinuxLink in September 2005, TimeSys has responded to the requirements of its partners and customers with more processor support; increased feature and package availability; and a continued commitment to ensure that technology changes within the open source community are rapidly and efficiently delivered to embedded Linux developers", said Larry Weidman, CEO TimeSys.
"Developers are embracing LinuxLink".
"The Developer Exchange support model has gained traction and drawn accolades for providing best in class responsiveness from our semiconductor partners and growing customer base".
"We are committed to delivering Linux content, developer tools and resources to help LinuxLink subscribers meet their project goals successfully".
LinuxLink delivers support for 2.6.16 across major architectures within weeks of the latest Linux release.
New 2.6.16 features include the integration of TIPC (transparent interprocess communication) protocol for Network Equipment Providers and the integration of EDAC (error detection and correction modules) to improve fault-detection and reliability.
LinuxLink reference distributions have been rebased to the 2.6.16 kernels.
LinuxLink is staying ahead of the development curve by making mainline support for new features available to embedded developers while reducing testing and integration risks.
Significant content additions have been made in response to customer requirements for additional features and root file system applications.
Source packages have been expanded 33% to 266 and Binary targets with Glibc and uClibc have increased 40% (to 440) and over 400% (to 136), respectively.
Expansion of LinuxLink contributed content including device, feature and bug fix patches to 2.6.x kernel versions enables greater choice and flexibility for embedded developers.
KGDB is a critical feature requirement for developers of new device drivers and loadable kernel modules.
LinuxLink support for KGDB has been rebased to 2.6.16 and validated across x86, PPC, and xScale architectures and supported reference boards and is available as a standard feature for all LinuxLink subscribers.
Real time (RT) patches to the latest 2.6.16 based stable version are available with LinuxLink Real Time Subscription.
Open Source RT efforts led by Ingo Molnar and Thomas Gleixner, include contributions by TimeSys and other community members.
LinuxLink 2nd Edition refreshes RT patches to the latest, stable version of the kernel and includes lightweight PI-futexes that enable the implementation of userspace Priority Inheritance support layered on priority inheriting kernel based rt-mutexes, as well as the new hrtimer implementation that enables high resolution timer support on a clean and extensible framework.
LinuxLink provides developers who require RT functionality for their design with a commercial grade solution, backed by TimeSys and community experts within the Developer Exchange.
Feature, functionality, user-interface and workflow enhancements have recently been released for LinuxLink and the Developer Exchange in response to increased activity and subscriber feedback.
Reorganisation of software repository components, documentation and technical resource information were implemented to facilitate the major content enhancements.
User-interface and web-services updates will continue to evolve in support of Linux software distribution through a service-oriented architecture.
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