eCos (Cygnus Real-Time OS) now available for download | Linux Today

eCos (Cygnus Real-Time OS) now available for download

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 3, 1998

Dear eCos enthusiasts,

The moment you have all been waiting for! The first release of
eCos to the net.

This distribution of eCos comes with everything necessary to
develop eCos based applications, including tools, documentation and
complete sources. Supported hosts include Windows and Linux, and
target support includes Matsushita MN10300, Toshiba TX39 and
PowerPC.

The new look http://sourceware.cygnus.com/ecos
web site includes the full eCos 1.1 downloads, latest on-line
documentation, problem reporting page and FAQ. The all important
downloading and installation instructions are covered in the
“Getting Started” section. We have also created the new
ecos-discuss mailing list for discussion of all aspects of eCos by
users and contributors. Sign up for this in the “Keeping in Touch”
section.

Check out the companion product web site for eCos located at
http://www.cygnus.com/ecos
This includes press releases, brochure, support information, and
other details.

We will be demonstrating eCos 1.1 at the Embedded Systems
Conference West in San Jose CA, November 3rd-5th. If you are
attending, stop by the Cygnus booth for a demo and a chance to meet
members of the the eCos development team.

We look forward to working with you! The eCos Team

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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