From:	 Annette Oevermann <aoevermann@pacifico.com>
To:	 <lwn@lwn.net>
Subject: IBM PowerPC To Get full Linux Support
Date:	 Tue, 22 Jan 2002 10:40:03 -0800

IBM and MontaVista today announced a technology as well as a sales and
marketing partnership.

The companies will work together to ensure full MontaVista Linux support for
the PowerPC microprocessors for embedded systems and networking
applications. More detailed information is included in the press release
included below.

Annette Oevermann
Pacifico, Inc.
(408) 293 8600 x341

IBM, MontaVista to Strengthen Linux Ties to IBM PowerPC Processors

EAST FISHKILL, NY and SUNNYVALE, Calif. ­ January 22, 2002 ­ IBM (NYSE:IBM)
and MontaVista Software, Inc., today announced a technology agreement under
which MontaVista¹s embedded Linux platform will expand its support for the
IBM PowerPC microprocessor.

The agreement is designed to help ensure the IBM PowerPC microprocessors are
fully supported by MontaVista� Linux® for embedded system and networking
applications. IBM and MontaVista also plan to pursue joint sales and
marketing activities.

In a separate, concurrent action, IBM has also taken a small equity stake in
MontaVista. Terms were not disclosed.

"Linux has become a requirement for many embedded and networking
applications, so we¹re strengthening our relationship with MontaVista
Software to build on the strong enablement of Linux in IBM products," said
Scottie Ginn, vice president, Pervasive Computing Group, IBM
Microelectronics. "IBM continues to invest in the hardware and software
technology essential to meeting the needs of our customers. We believe that
MontaVista Linux along with the IBM PowerPC and IBM PowerNP can provide a
consistent, scalable environment for everything from cell phones to
routers."

MontaVista Software was one of the first embedded software companies to
develop a Linux-based platform for the IBM PowerPC family of processors, a
focus that the company has maintained during its two years of successful
commercial operation. The two companies had previously announced that they
are collaborating to make the Linux operating system available for IBM
PowerPC-based set-top box chips and IBM PowerNP NP4GS3 network processors.

"Embedded systems developers have long valued the stability and performance
embodied in the PowerPC architecture," said Jim Ready, CEO, MontaVista
Software. "Now these same developers can couple next-generation IBM PowerPC
and IBM PowerNP hardware platforms with the openness and performance of
MontaVista¹s embedded Linux environment. MontaVista Software joins IBM in
delivering the software and hardware foundation for the next wave of
networking systems and consumer devices."

The scalable IBM PowerPC architecture provides a common Linux programming
platform across the e-business infrastructure. The IBM PowerNP and IBM
PowerPC processors and cores are suited for data storage devices and servers
that feed the network; wired hubs, routers, and switches that make up the
network; and the hand-held communications devices and other pervasive
computing products that access the network.

IBM¹s stand-alone microprocessors and embedded processors are available in
speeds ranging from 25 to 700MHz, each varying in power consumption, cost,
size, and level of integration.

MontaVista Linux Professional Edition is available direct from MontaVista
and MontaVista distribution channels worldwide as a product subscription,
providing the MontaVista Linux kernel, software updates, utilities,
development tools and one year of technical support. It is open source,
royalty-free, and built from 100 percent pure Linux sources. Also available
from MontaVista Software are expanded technology add-on products, including
embedded Java, High-Availability technology, and powerful graphical
toolkits.

About IBM Microelectronics
IBM Microelectronics is a key contributor to IBM's role as the world's
premier information technology supplier. IBM Microelectronics develops,
manufactures and markets state-of-the-art semiconductor and interconnect
technologies, products and services. IBM makes chips for a wide range of
devices from the world's most powerful computers to the smallest cell
phones. Its superior integrated solutions can be found in many of the
world's best-known electronic brands. More information about IBM
Microelectronics can be found at: www.chips.ibm.com.

About MontaVista Software, Inc.
MontaVista Software, Inc. powers the embedded revolution by providing
open-source systems software solutions for embedded developers. Founded in
1999 by real-time operating system (RTOS) pioneer James Ready, MontaVista's
principal products include MontaVista� Linux®, a Linux-based embedded source
and binary distribution, cross development platform and a set of tool kits
for x86/IA-32, PowerPC, StrongARM, MIPS, SH, ARM, XScale and other
microprocessor architectures. MontaVista offers developers a family of
products and services for embedded design and development targeted for
applications ranging from communications infrastructure to consumer devices.
MontaVista Software also provides several technology add-on products
addressing specific customer needs such as the Java Development environment,
High Availability technology, powerful graphics toolkits and more.

Headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale, Calif.,
MontaVista Software is a privately held company funded by leading investors
such Alloy Ventures, US Venture Partners, RRE Ventures, WR Hambrecht + Co.,
IBM, Intel Capital and Sony Corporation. For more information about
MontaVista Software, please visit http://www.mvista.com or email
info@mvista.com or call (408) 328-9200.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. MontaVista is a trademark
of MontaVista Software Inc. All other names mentioned are trademarks,
registered trademarks or service marks of their respective companies.

Contacts:

IBM
Michael Loughran
IBM Microelectronics
845.892.5463
mloughra@us.ibm.com

MontaVista Software
Joe Samagond
Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications
MontaVista Software Inc.
Phone (408) 328-9234
E-mail: jsamagond@mvista.com

Patricia Colby
PR Strategy and Business Development
Pacifico Inc. 
Phone (408) 293-8600 ext. 340
E-mail: pcolby@pacifico.com