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LinuxPR: Lineo And Hitachi To Enable Wireless Internet And Broadband Services

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 12, 2000

Manufacturers Of Consumer Devices To Benefit from
Collaboration.

“Lineo, Inc., a leading developer of embedded Linux system
software, today announced a collaboration with Hitachi
Semiconductor (America) Inc., to combine Lineo Embedix Linux
software with Hitachi’s SuperH RISC processors. The collaboration
will enable manufacturers to develop devices and technologies such
as wireless-enabled handhelds and car information systems at a
low-cost while maintaining high performance, innovation and
profitability. Hitachi SuperH processors benefit consumers today
with devices that provide information access, communication,
entertainment and mobile commerce.”

“Lineo’s collaboration with Hitachi is proof that Linux is an
excellent operating system for all kinds of embedded devices,” said
Bryan Sparks, CEO of Lineo, Inc. “Hitachi SuperH processors and
Lineo Embedix Linux will help automate the every day life of
consumers.”

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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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