Linux Expo, MONTREAL — (company press release) — Rt-Control today announced the release of the latest uClinux system builder kit (version 2.0.38.1 pre 5). The new release adds support for the ARM7TDMI and i960 microprocessors, providing multiple platform support for deeply embedded microprocessors. Previous versions of the uClinux operating system only offered support for the Motorola 68k chip family.

uClinux is a Linux-based operating system targeted at microprocessors that do not support memory management units (MMU). These chips are commonly found in deeply embedded devices such as POS units, UPC scanners and hand-held PDAs for industrial automation and inventory control.

This release of uClinux marks an important milestone. Together with the community, Rt-Control has contributed ports and patches to the uClinux code base for more than two years. This commitment to the Embedded Microcontroller Linux project has made uClinux the most stable and widely supported operating system for microcontrollers and Internet connected devices.

“Deploying systems with uClinux makes sense. No other operating system offers the same feature set across this many platforms that the embedded system engineer is looking for,” said Jeff Dionne, CTO of Rt-Control. “Ease of development is a big issue. With our uClinux system builder kit our customers tell us 'it just works'. Design wins will be popping up everywhere.”

Rt-Control is committed to the further development of uClinux to include additional platforms. “We are delivering Linux to many strategic processor families. In our most recent CD release of uClinux we include beta support for ARM7TDMI, and i960. This builds on Rt-Control's existing open source development,” said Michael Durrant, CEO of Rt-Control. “uClinux is proven technology and is featured in products like the Motorola ColdFire based NETtel router by Moreton Bay of Australia and voice over IP products from Aplio.”

Information on the uClinux embedded microcontroller Linux is available at www.uClinux.com.

About Rt-Control Inc. (www.rt-control.com)

Rt-Control Inc. is the leading provider of uClinux products and services, providing embedded hardware and software solutions for the commercial and consumer electronics industries. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Rt-Control develops, markets and sells the uClinux embedded microcontroller Linux operating system, services and products. Rt-Control provides hardware and software engineering services. In March, Rt-Control agreed to be acquired by Lineo, Inc., a leading developer of embedded Linux system software.

 
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