CoWare, MontaVista to Accelerate Software Development of Linux-based Devices

CoWare, Inc reportedly announced today that is has partnered with MontaVista (News - Alert) Software, Inc. to deliver a joint solution to accelerate the development of Linux-based devices. The solution comprised of a reference virtual platform running MontaVista Linux and integrating MontaVista development tools, including the DevRocket integrated development environment.

 

The solution is designed to accelerate Linux education and the development of Linux support packages and Linux-based electronic devices for markets such as mobile devices, consumer electronics, and networking equipment.

 

Semiconductor and electronics companies require productive development tools and a Linux-based platform to deliver the best product within shortest duration. Using the MontaVista DevRocket development environment and the CoWare Virtual Platform software, debugging and analysis capabilities software, developer productivity can be enhanced significantly, company officials say.

 

The joint solution is available on a virtual ARM (News - Alert) Versatile board developed using CoWare Virtual Platform technology and running MontaVista Linux. The virtual platform has also been extended to accommodate up to four ARM9 processor cores.

 

The joint solution enables semiconductor and electronics companies to: educate their research and development teams on Linux and multicore-based software development as well as on the use of virtual platforms in the software development process; and accelerate the development of Linux Support Packages and the development, integration and testing of Linux-based devices.

 

“The CoWare Virtual Platform established a solid track record in providing embedded development teams with a fast, more productive alternative to development boards,” said Joerg Bertholdt, vice president of marketing at MontaVista Software. “More developers of commercial devices use MontaVista Linux than any other commercial Linux, so by integrating MontaVista Linux and development tools with the CoWare Virtual Platform, we have enabled device engineers to combine all the advantages of MontaVista Linux with the development acceleration and cost reduction provided by CoWare.”

 

“With the strong momentum of MontaVista Linux as well as the growth of multicore and multiprocessor hardware platforms, development teams are searching for integrated solutions that will enable them to deliver better products faster,” said Marc Serughetti, vice president of marketing and business development at CoWare. “By integrating CoWare and MontaVista products, we are delivering the tools required by semiconductor and electronics companies to educate, develop, integrate and test their products with the highest level of productivity.”