Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 08:17:13 -0500 (EST)
From: mds@mds.prwire.com
To: mds@mds01.prwire.com
Subject: LynuxWorks Launches SynergyWorks



                       LynuxWorks Launches SynergyWorks

   A New Alliance Network to Assist in Development of Products and Services
                    Integrated With LynuxWorks Technology

    SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- LynuxWorks, Inc., a provider of
open source and true real-time embedded solutions for the post-PC era, today
announced SynergyWorks, a program for third-party solution providers working
with LynuxWorks technology and services.
    SynergyWorks is an enhanced version that replaces the previous program,
SynergyPartners.  The SynergyWorks alliance program brings several new
marketing and engineering initiatives to the participating members.  This new
program is expected to deliver more customer-specific applications and provide
a new focus on vertical market solutions.
    SynergyWorks is designed to assist in the development and distribution of
systems and services compatible, or integrated with, the LynuxWorks family of
products, including the Linux-compatible LynxOS(R) real time operating system
and the open source BlueCat(TM) Linux.  SynergyWorks members have access to
the LynxOS and BlueCat open development environments, technology licenses,
certification programs and technical support.  Alliance members ensure that
their products are compatible with LynuxWorks products, while participating in
joint marketing and sales opportunities.
    SynergyWorks alliance members are categorized at three levels:  Sapphire,
Emerald and Diamond.  Sapphire members demonstrate a basic commitment to
LynuxWorks technologies and have products and services compatible, but not
necessarily integrated with, LynuxWorks technologies.  Emerald members'
products and services can be integrated with LynuxWorks products to develop
combined solutions for customers and increase market penetration.  Diamond
members share and contribute to the LynuxWorks vision and market strategy.  At
this last level, members consider LynuxWorks products critical development
platforms and participate in executive level planning sessions.
    Initial SynergyWorks alliance members include:  Apogee Software, Centura
Software Corporation, Cetia, FairCom Corporation, Force Computers, GoAhead(R)
Software Inc, Highlander Engineering, Interphase Corp, Metro Link Inc.,
MindReady Solutions, Inc., M-Systems, NetClue Corporation, NetPlane Systems,
Objectivity, Objective Interface Systems, Rappore Technologies, Real Time
Innovations, Sabtech Industries, Swell Software, Systran Corporation, TimesTen
Performance Software, Trillium Digital Systems, Inc. (an Intel company) and
ZNYX Networks.

    About LynuxWorks
    LynuxWorks, Inc. is a provider of open source and true real-time embedded
solutions for the post-PC era.  LynuxWorks supports industry standards in
communications, aerospace and defense, consumer and business electronics,
industrial control systems, Internet infrastructures,
automotive/transportation, medical devices, and retail industries.  LynuxWorks
products include the open-source BlueCat Linux; the scalable, Linux-compatible
LynxOS real-time operating system; software frameworks for high-availability
systems; development tools and technical support worldwide.  Information about
LynuxWorks is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.lynuxworks.com .

    NOTE:  LynuxWorks and BlueCat are trademarks and LynxOS is a registered
trademark of LynuxWorks, Inc.  All other trademarks or registered trademarks
are the property of their respective companies.

SOURCE  LynuxWorks, Inc.
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    /CONTACT:  Linda Nixon of LynuxWorks, Inc., 408-558-3124, or
lnixon@lynuxworks.com; or financial press, Jim Fanucchi of Stapleton
Communications, 650-470-4237, or jim@stapleton.com, for LynuxWorks, Inc./
    /Web site:  http://www.lynuxworks.com/