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Wind River Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition, is a commercial-grade Linux solution for consumer device development and deployment. The platform contains a fully tested and validated Linux distribution based on the latest Linux 2.6 kernel technology. At its core is an open cross-build system, leveraging "pristine source" packages and managing individual patches to transparently build the Linux run-time distribution for a specific device.
Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition, is an ideal fit for customers who need special Linux capabilities for mobile device development projects. The Wind River Linux distribution is optimized for small footprint, but it contains all the basic Linux capabilities developers require. The platform offers support for the leading next-generation processors and reference boards for mobile devices, and it includes the industry-leading Eclipse-based Wind River Workbench development suite, customer education to jump-start your projects, a specialized professional services team, and 24/7 global technical support.
The Foundation: Commercial-Grade Linux Technology
At the core of the platform is the kernel.org Linux 2.6 kernel implementation, with integrated patches and packages for enhanced networking and security requirements. Wind River offers a "pristine source" distribution that ensures maximum visibility, allowing customers to see exactly which patches and packages have been included, in addition to easily incorporating new ones as they become available through the Linux community. The platform's distribution also provides a unique, intuitive build system that makes it simple to install and modify the kernel and root file system as desired.
All components of Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition, including the kernel, integrated patches and packages, the Wind River Workbench development suite, and supported hardware architectures and boards, have been exhaustively tested and validated. In addition to our Linux test harnesses, we have performed extensive use-case validation to make sure the platform is optimized for common device applications.
Optimized Development Suite
Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition, includes the industry-leading open, extensible Wind River Workbench development suite. From hardware and board initialization to application development, the suite offers deep capability across the development process in a single integrated environment, complete platform integration, and powerful tools for debugging, code analysis, and test. Based on the Eclipse framework, Workbench can be extended easily through in-house, third-party, open-source, and commercially available plug-ins. Workbench's support for multiple OSes, architectures, and programming languages gives companies unprecedented flexibility across the enterprise.
Integrated and Validated Run-Time Technologies
Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition, includes comprehensive run-time technologies that have been preintegrated, tested, and validated. Leveraging these standard technologies saves valuable development time and allows you to focus your efforts on adding value and differentiating functionality for your device.
Commercial-Grade Services and Support
Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition, includes full access to Wind River's worldwide support organization, with 24/7 product support available through multiple channels. Customers can leverage the education credits included with the platform to bring engineering teams up to speed on the latest DSO technologies and tools. In addition, Wind River offers a Linux Services Practice -- our team of engineers has extensive experience delivering design, integration, and optimization services tailored to the needs of the open-source community.
A Proven and Reliable Partner
The right technology partner can greatly increase your odds of succeeding in a highly competitive marketplace. As the industry leader in Device Software Optimization, Wind River has met and exceeded the requirements of our customers and their markets for over 20 years. More than 4,000 businesses have leveraged our skills, experience, and expertise to deploy and support more than 350 million devices successfully. A vibrant, publicly traded company, Wind River is positioned to stay the course with established device manufacturers and new companies alike.
Extensive Partner Ecosystem
The Wind River partner ecosystem delivers the capabilities and expertise of dozens of premier silicon and software companies to your engineering team. To ensure a complete range of integrated technologies, Wind River has joined forces with world-class providers to address such technologies as advanced file systems and graphics, reference designs, and board support packages. Not only does choosing Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition, take you out of the operating system and middleware business, it also simplifies your vendor choice and management issues.
Flexible, Royalty-Free Business Model
Wind River complements the technical advantages of Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition, with a flexible, royalty-free business model. Under our Enterprise License Model, the platform is offered on a per-developer, per-year subscription basis applicable across the enterprise, regardless of project, processor, or site. The yearly subscription includes Wind River worldwide support and all product updates, including our semiannual product releases in the fall and spring.
Why Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition?
- Preintegrated, tested, and validated Linux distribution reduces time-to-revenue
- Pristine source code transparency offers maximum flexibility to customize distribution
- Complete, end-to-end development suite enables developer efficiencies and standardization
- Eliminates the burden of having to support and maintain your own Linux distribution
- Frees up your valuable engineering resources to focus on competitive differentiation
- Access to a global team of Linux experts through Wind River Professional Services extends developer capabilities
- Going to market with a proven and trusted partner gives confidence
Included in Platform for Consumer Devices, Linux Edition
- Run-Time System
- Linux 2.6.10 kernel
- GNU glibc 2.3.4 C library
- O(1) scheduler
- Preemptive kernel
- Native POSIX Thread Library (NPTL)
- Small-footprint Linux-tiny kernel
- Journaling file systems (JFFS2, ext3)
- Full-featured IPv4/IPv6 platform
- Networking protocols and applications, including DHCP, FTP, HTTP, NFS, Telnet, and TFTP
- Small footprint run-time for devices with less than 4MB ROM and less than 8MB RAM
Host Development Tools
- GNU GCC 3.4.4 cross-toolchain
- Wind River Linux cross-build system
- Root fifile system creation tools
- Host-based kernel and package configuration tools
- Wind River Workbench 2.4, including:
- Eclipse 3.1 framework
- Project Build System
- Editor
- Source Code Analyzer
- Wind River System Viewer
- ScopeTools
- MemScope
- ProfileScope
- StethoScope
- Debugger for kernel and user mode
- On-Chip Debugging (JTAG) plug-in
- Supported Target Architectures (*)
- ARM Architecture: ARM9, ARM11
- Intel XScale Architecture: PXA270
- Supported Target Reference Boards (*)
- ARM Versatile AB926EJ
- Freescale i.MX31ADS
- Intel PXA27x Processor Developer's Kit
- Platform Developer Host Support (*)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 WS and 4 WS
- Application Developer Host Support (*)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 WS and 4 WS
- Solaris 8 and 9
- Windows 2000 and XP
(*) Check with your local Wind River representative for additional support
information and the latest board support packages
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