With the release of BlueCat Linux 3.1, LynuxWorks now claims the broadest microprocessor support for any embedded Linux

MIPS is the latest addition to the rollcall of supported architectures, which now includes Intel's Pentium, XScale and x86 compatibles, ARM family (including Thumb extensions), StrongARM, PowerPC (including PowerQUICC) and Hitachi SuperH. LynuxWorks BlueCat Linux and the MIPS architecture together provide a reliable crossdevelopment platform for embedded developers creating products for markets such as office automation, communications, network management, digital consumer devices, and many others.

This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 25 April 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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'LynuxWorks' support for the MIPS architecture is a critical component of our Linux strategy', said Doug Agnew, product manager at LynuxWorks.

'Deployment of Linux-based networked devices and digital consumer appliances is exploding and BlueCat Linux gives developers the perfect choice of OS, tools, and now the broadest architecture support, for developing the next wave of breakthrough applications'.

LynuxWorks' BlueCat support of MIPS further extends the company's Linux operating system into the markets for next generation smart devices, communications equipment and consumer products; MIPS is a leading supplier of microprocessors in those markets.
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BlueCat Linux 3.1 now includes an optimised and supported tool-chain specific for the MIPS R3000 and R4000 microprocessors.

The enhanced tool-chain provides the required tools that simplifies the embedding process and reduces time to market.

'This is yet another example of LynuxWorks' ability to support Tier 1 RISC IP leaders and their customers.

MIPS Technologies is a market leader and one of the world's primary architects of embedded 32 and 64bit RISC processors', commented Bob Morris, vice president of marketing for LynuxWorks.

With over twelve years of experience supporting Tier 1 electronic OEMS with OS ports and device drivers for their embedded systems, LynuxWorks has repeatedly demonstrated its domain knowledge and expertise.

'As MIPS delivers more powerful RISC technology to its customers and licensees, LynuxWorks' BlueCat Linux for MIPS will enable these customers to provide more cost-effective solutions by reducing their products' time to market and cost', Morris concluded.

LynuxWorks' BlueCat is an open-source Linux, and is available as a complete solution for developers.

In addition to a stable commercial version of the operating system, LynuxWorks provides a complete software development environment and tools for debugging and tuning applications.

BlueCat is backed by a variety of optional support packages offering software engineering, technical support, consulting and professional services from LynuxWorks.