Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 9:24:00
From: rhett <rhett@lineo.com>
Subject: Lineo and IDT offer Embedix for MIPS-based Integrated Processor
To: cool@lwn.net


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


LINEO AND IDT OFFER EMBEDIX FOR MIPS-BASED INTEGRATED PROCESSOR 

Collaborative Effort Provides OEM Designers With MIPS Solution For Embedding
Linux   


LINDON, Utah - Oct. 31, 2000 - Lineo™, Inc., and IDT, Inc., today announced
the availability of Lineo's flagship embedded product, Embedix™, on IDT's
RC32334™ integrated processor, featuring a 32-bit MIPS® instruction set
architecture (ISA). This initial joint development effort provides a validated
Linux kernel on the RC32334 in conjunction with drivers for PCI-based
communications peripherals that interface directly to the RC32334 via
the component's on-chip PCI bus interface.  

"Device manufacturers can turn to Lineo for X86, PowerPC and now MIPS
ISA support using our Linux product line," said Bryan Sparks, CEO, Lineo,
Inc. "IDT has been a critical partner in helping Lineo to offer support
for the Embedix product on MIPS architecture-based solutions."

The Embedix operating system on the RC32334 is particularly appropriate
for extremely cost-sensitive embedded applications in communications and
consumer markets including home gateways, SOHO routers and Internet appliances.
 Customers can utilize some of the broad range of software written for
the Embedix operating system to reduce system development cycles, based
on a well-supported software kernel.

"IDT has seen increased interest in Linux-based solutions for the communication
s sub-markets targeted with our integrated processors," said Ian Ferguson,
technical marketing manager for IDT's Internetworking Products Division.
"The combination of Lineo's development tools and added value utilities
beyond the Linux kernel make Lineo a compelling third-party software partner
for IDT."
Availability
Embedix is currently available from IDT as part of the evaluation kit
for the RC32334 integrated CPU and directly from Lineo.  Additionally,
support for MIPS-based CPUs, including the RC32334, will be incorporated
into the next release of Lineo's software development kit (SDK) early
next year.
 
About Lineo, Inc.
Lineo, Inc. provides Linux-based embedded systems, real-time and high
availability solutions that include software, hardware designs and professional
 services. Lineo's solutions allow OEMs to create devices and systems
that interact with the Internet while helping OEMs to reduce system requirement
s, per-unit costs and time-to-market. The company's key product lines
include: Embedix (embedded Linux system software), uClinux (embedded Linux
for MMU-less processors), NETtel (Linux-based Internet appliances for
secure networking) and Availix (mission critical, high availability, Linux
cluster solutions). Contact Lineo at www.lineo.com, via e-mail to info@lineo.co
m or by calling (801) 426-5001.

About IDT, Inc.
IDT enhances the global network with semiconductor solutions for communications
 companies that lead innovation and drive convergence in voice, data and
wireless networks. Communications-industry leaders choose IDT for its
high-performance products that accelerate time to market and boost bandwidth
in the network infrastructure. IDT's communications memories offer the
broadest selection of FIFOs and multi-ports; its communications ASSPs
include ATM switches, TSI/TDM switches, high-speed PHYs and embedded processors
; and the product mix also incorporates high-performance logic and clock
management products; and high-speed SRAMs.

Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., the company employs approximately
4,800 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in California,
Oregon, the Philippines and Malaysia. IDT stock is traded on the Nasdaq
stock market under the symbol "IDTI." Additional information about IDT
is easily accessible at www.idt.com or CD-ROM by calling (800) 345-7015.
The investor hotline is (408) 654-6420.


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trademark owned by Linus Torvalds. All other products, services, companies
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Press Only, Contact:
Blake Stowell
Lineo, Inc.
Tel: 801-426-5001 ext.321
				
Mari Colbourne
KVO Public Relations for IDT, Inc.
Tel: 503-402-1452
mari_colbourne@kvo.com