Dallas, TX — (company press release) — Coollogic Inc., a leader in embedded Linux software and Internet appliances, announced today the launch of www.rtkernel.org, a free community development site for embedded, real-time Linux downloads.

The new vendor-neutral site, which will offer the latest Coollogic version of the real-time (RT) Linux kernel, was developed and is sponsored by the company in order to support the foundation of open source software. The RT kernel is available for free and immediate download.

“Our goal is to make www.rtkernel.org the official source for the real time Linux kernel,” said Eric Powers, vice president of software engineering for Coollogic. “Much like www.rtkernel.org, this new website will continue to support the concept of free Linux software for the benefit of embedded systems developers, and software and hardware product managers worldwide.”

Coollogic is dedicated to promoting open development of the real-time Linux kernel because it benefits other companies operating in the post-PC market. Because the RT kernel is free and immediately accessible, Internet appliance manufacturers can reduce their time to market and development expenses. Additionally, www.rtkernel.org promotes the GNU Public License for all source code developed at the site.

The free real time Linux kernel is a high-performance, hard real time alternative to proprietary operating systems. Examples and documentation of the Linux kernel and real time extensions enable a faster learning curve and a greater opportunity to benefit from the experience of other developers. Coollogic, its customers and other Internet appliance and Linux software developers will benefit from the new website because it leverages open source technology into non-X86 platforms and ports. Software developers are encouraged to contribute to the embedded, real-time kernel.

Content for the website will consist of the real-time kernel source code, documentation, mailing lists and links to similar, helpful Linux websites. Coollogic encourages those interested in the operating system to become contributors to the site, in order to maximize usage of the RT kernel and acceptance of embedded Linux operating systems.

“The promotion of the free software as a serious solution and alternative to other operating systems is essential to the success of embedded Linux,” said Powers. “The nature of free software promotes sharing of ideas and improvements to the performance and functionality of the kernel, to the benefit of the entire community.”

Other content to be developed for the site includes directories of compatible hardware and software, online bug tracking and online version control. Coollogic is sponsoring the website, and will manage and contribute to the content of www.rtkernel.org.

About Coollogic Inc. (www.coollogic.com)

Coollogic Inc. is a developer of innovative Internet appliances powered by embedded Linux software. The Coollinux embedded software solutions offer Original Equipment Manufacturers stable, flexible and cost effective operating systems and applications, which enable them to provide their customers with simple and affordable Internet access in the post-PC era. The Coollogic Internet Ready solution combines the Coollinux software, e-Pilot hardware and a wide range of applications and services delivered in a business-to-business model. These solutions provide Vertical Market Integrators and Service Providers a turnkey package of powerful software, reliable hardware and custom portals. The company was founded in April 1997 in Dallas, Texas.

 
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