From:	 Annette Oevermann <aoevermann@pacifico.com>
To:	 <lwn@lwn.net>
Subject: MontaVista Linux to Power Leading IBM PowerNP Network Processors
Date:	 Tue, 07 May 2002 10:35:09 -0700

MontaVista Software announced today that MontaVista Linux now supports IBM¹s
network processors, including the NP4GS3 and the NPe405H and NPe405L family.

These processors are designed for embedded applications, and provide
high-performance, low-power solutions that interface to a wide range of
peripherals. Together IBM hardware and MontaVista sopftware will help
network equipment providers rapidly introduce next-generation networking
systems. For more detailed information, lease see the release included
below.

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

For Immediate Release

MontaVista Linux to Power Leading IBM PowerNP Network Processors
Including the award winning NP4GS3, and the NPe405 Family

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 7, 2002 ‹ MontaVista Software Inc., the company
powering the embedded revolution, announced today that MontaVista Linux
Professional Edition 2.1 would support a range of IBM next-generation
network processors including the powerful NP4GS3 and the NPe405H and NPe405L
family. Jointly, the network processing solution from IBM and MontaVista
Software targets applications in communications, networking, storage,
digital video and Internet devices.

IBM¹s copper-based NP4GS3 offers efficient data and resource management
capabilities for delivery of new services such as streaming audio and video
downloads. The programmable NP4GS3 also provides deep packet processing
support for OC-48, OC-12, gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet at wire speed.
Earlier this year, IBM¹s PowerNP NP4GS3 network processor unit (NPU) was
named the ³Processor of the Year² in its class for 2001, by In-Stat/MDR
(MicroDesign Resources), publishers of The Microprocessor Report.

Designed specifically to address embedded applications, the NPe405L and
NPe405H provide high-performance, low-power solutions that interface to a
wide range of peripherals. IBM¹s NPe405H and NPe405L incorporate on-chip
power management features and are ideal for power-conscious and thermal
sensitive devices.

³The combination of IBM¹s high-performance, PowerNP hardware and the
flexible embedded Linux platform from MontaVista Software can help network
equipment providers rapidly introduce next-generation networking systems,²
said Steve Longoria, director of marketing for network processing, IBM
Microelectronics. ³MontaVista Software joins IBM in delivering the software
and hardware foundation for a new wave of networking systems.²

MontaVista Linux Professional Edition 2.1 boasts unrivaled development
support for embedded processor architectures including PowerPC and PowerNP
CPU boards, with more than 700 fully tested and supported host-target
combinations. The feature-rich release enables a wide variety of embedded
applications, providing a standard platform for designs from communications
infrastructure to connected consumer electronic devices.

³Embedded systems developers have long valued the stability and performance
embodied in the PowerPC and PowerNP architectures,² added Sheila Baker, vice
president, marketing, MontaVista Software. ³Now, designers using the NP4GS3,
NPe405H or NPe405L can benefit from the robustness and openness of our
scalable operating system.²

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 more than two years of
successful commercial operation. The two companies announced, earlier this
year, that they are collaborating to make the Linux operating system
available for the complete range of IBM PowerPC- and PowerNP-based network
processors.

Availability
MontaVista Linux 2.1 Professional Edition will be available for IBM PowerNP
architectures from MontaVista Software and MontaVista distribution channels
worldwide next month. It is offered as a product subscription, providing
customers with the MontaVista Linux kernel, utilities, development tools,
software updates, access to the MontaVista Zone, one year of technical
support and access to hands-on training classes. MontaVista Linux 2.1 is
open source, royalty-free and built from 100 percent pure Linux sources.

Demonstration
MontaVista Software will be demonstrating the MontaVista Linux 2.1
development environment running on the NP4GS3 platform from IBM at the
following two events this week:
1. IBM DeveloperWorks, Booth # 410, May 7 ­ 10, Moscone Center,
San Francisco.
2. Networld+Interop, in the LVL7 Booth # 3314, May 7 ­ 9, Las Vegas
Convention Center, Las Vegas. LVL7¹s FASTPATH product is available today on
MontaVista Linux and offers a full suite of network processing software that
accelerates the development of intelligent network infrastructure equipment,
including switches, routers and access devices.

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, MontaVista¹s
principal products include MontaVista� Linux® Professional Edition and
MontaVista� Linux® Carrier Grade Edition. The Professional Edition is 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, Xtensa and other microprocessor architectures. The Carrier
Grade Edition is a second-generation high availability product that is an
ideal Linux platform for telecommunications and carrier-grade applications.
MontaVista Software also provides several complementary technology products
addressing specific customer needs such as the Java development environment,
high availability technology, powerful graphics toolkits and more.
MontaVista offers developers a family of products and services for embedded
design and development targeted for applications ranging from communications
infrastructure to consumer devices.

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