MontaVista Joins Intel Applied Computer Provider Program; Embedded Linux Leader Teams with Embedded Intel Architecture Division

Business Wire, Sept 19, 2000

Business/High-Tech Editors

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2000

MontaVista Software, Inc., developer of the Hard Hat Linux operating system for embedded applications, today announced participation in the Intel(R) Applied Computing Platform Provider Program (ACPP).

MontaVista will work with Intel to deliver embedded Intel Architecture-based board and system level solutions to applied computing customers.

"We are pleased to include MontaVista in our ACPP program," said Joe Jensen, General Manager, Embedded Intel Architecture Division, Intel Corporation. "Their open-source software solutions and comprehensive service model adds additional depth to our program and helps to expand our ability to enable faster-time-to-market for developers of applied computing applications."

MontaVista Software products provide a reliable Linux resource for Intel Architecture-based platforms, from wireless appliances to complete system solutions with a focus on rapid development and deployment. Participation in the ACPP program will enable MontaVista customers using Intel(R) to develop open source solutions for their applied computing applications with Hard Hat Linux solutions based on 100% pure Linux with no run-time royalties.

"Inclusion in this program demonstrates our leadership in the embedded market," said Jim Ready, CEO of MontaVista Software, Inc. "Working with Intel, our membership in the ACPP allows us to better reach and support emerging applied computing developers."

Program qualifiers are selected on the basis of strict criteria and only those companies who have demonstrated a significant commitment to quality and standards are approved. ACPP provides development and marketing opportunities for members, and provides members with access to seminar content and other collaborative materials to support the program.

Availability of Hard Hat Linux

For information regarding MontaVista Hard Hat Linux subscriptions and services, including out-sourcing of porting, configuration, testing, and source maintenance, contact a MontaVista associate. For additional information about Hard Hat Linux subscriptions and services contact sales@mvista.com or call 408/328-9200.

About MontaVista Software, Inc.

MontaVista Software Inc., founded in 1999 by real-time operating system pioneer James Ready, delivers open-source software solutions for the worldwide embedded software market. MontaVista's principal offering is the Linux(R) operating system tailored for embedded software applications. MontaVista products include Hard Hat(TM) Linux(R), a standard off-the-shelf binary distribution of Linux for x86, PowerPC, StrongARM, MIPS and other microprocessor architectures. Hard Hat Linux offers developers a mix of open source and standard APIs, as well as unique open source solutions for embedded design including the MontaVista real-time scheduler and Hard Hat Net CompactPCI back-plane networking. Hard Hat Linux is supported by a comprehensive tool suite including optimizing compilers for C, C and other languages; high-level language debuggers; and performance monitoring tools. The company's Subscription Plans also provide Linux support, porting and customization services to customers worldwide. MontaVista headquarters are in Sunnyvale, Calif., in the heart of the Silicon Valley.

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