Beijing, China — (press release) — Coventive Technologies today unveiled plans to provide an embedded Linux software solution for hand-held PCs to Legend Computers, a major IT company and PC manufacturer in China. The solution is based on a Chinese embedded Linux OS developed by Coventive, called “XTinux 1.0”, which is optimized for information appliance products requiring a very small software… footprint, advanced functionality, and high reliability.

Legend developed the first Chinese-based hand-held PC in China in 1998, and expects to launch the new Linux-based hand-held PC in the second quarter 2001. Legend's hand-held computer is based on an Intel StrongARM processor. It includes 32MB RAM, 16MB flash memory, and runs on a Li-ion rechargeable battery. The hand-held PC supports USB ports, serial ports, CF card and CF modem card.

Legend's new hand-held PC, running Coventive's XTinux 1.0 operating system, will be demonstrated at Coventive Technologies' booth at LinuxWorld Expo in New York City, starting January 30.

 
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