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News Release from: TimeSys Corp
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 05 May 2006
Atmel signs for optimised Linux support
Atmel has chosen LinuxLink by TimeSys as the primary Linux distribution mechanism for its new ARM-based processors.
Atmel has chosen LinuxLink by TimeSys as the primary Linux distribution mechanism for its new ARM-based processors Under the terms of the agreement, Atmel has joined the TimeSys OnBoard Programme for leading semiconductor manufacturers
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 9 Oct 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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As an OnBoard Programme member, the latest Linux optimisations developed by Atmel for recently released and forthcoming ARM-based processors will be made available to developers through LinuxLink subscriptions.
LinuxLink subscriptions are now available for the recently released AT91SAM9261 and the AT91RM9200 processors.
Support will follow for next-generation processors currently in development at Atmel.
LinuxLink delivers the latest Linux available with validated support for version 2.6.16 on the AT91RM9200 and 2.6.15 on the AT91SAM9261 with a planned update to 2.6.16 by early May.
Through this partnership, customers for these devices will receive a one month LinuxLink subscription, free of charge from Atmel, providing an out-of-the box starting point for Linux development.
LinuxLink by TimeSys is the first commercial offering to support the majority of embedded developers who build and assemble their own commercial-grade custom Linux platforms by delivering on-demand access to continuously updated processor-optimised Linux and components, a rich development environment and community support.
"We selected the LinuxLink model so that we can provide developers choosing Atmel processors with the latest innovations from our own development teams as well as from the open source community, via one continuously updated commercial source", said Alfredo Vadillo, Atmel's Director for ARM-based Products.
"LinuxLink brings the rapid pace of innovation found in the open source community, along with valuable community support and tools to developers, and we are pleased to make this unique offering available to our customers".
"Atmel's selection of LinuxLink as the primary commercial Linux distribution mechanism for their key processors is the latest validation of the LinuxLink approach by a market leader", said Larry Weidman, President and CEO of TimeSys.
"We are very pleased to team with Atmel to make the Linux components, tools and community support available to the thousands of developers building embedded devices targeting some of their most advanced processors".
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