"Century Embedded Technologies, a leader in graphical
application technologies for embedded Linux, today announced the
immediate availability of PIXIL, a commercial ready embedded Linux
operating environment and development suite optimized for small
footprint smart flat-panel devices. PIXIL leverages technologies
from standards-based embedded Linux to deliver a complete solution
for rapidly developing and deploying next generation handhelds and
wireless devices. <\P>
PIXIL provides a complete suite of embedded software for
advanced Internet appliances that are proven across multiple form
factors and includes full support for wireless communications,
networking, web browsing, power management and GUIs. PIXIL's
modular framework offers fully optimized, pre-defined components
for ready-to-use and easily customized applications, while
eliminating the costly and time-consuming need to combine
individual components into one integrated solution. Century's PIXIL
delivers applications quickly, streamlining the process of
deploying reliable, secure and highly scalable next generation
applications. From standard off-the-shelf architectures to custom
solutions, PIXIL greatly reduces time to market. Supported
architectures include x86, PowerPC, StrongARM, MIPS, and SH. "PIXIL
technology provides the foundation to improve product offerings,
accelerate their delivery and reduce engineering costs. Century is
offering customers a complete development solution that features a
rich set of applications in a commercial off-the-shelf product,"
commented Gregory Haerr, CEO of Century Software and open source
leader in graphical technologies. "In addition, PIXIL's modular
system is designed to provide flexibility, enabling developers to
accommodate user requirements as customer demands and technologies
change."
