TimeSys Introduces LinuxLink Subscriptions for AMCC 440EPx

TimeSys Introduces LinuxLink Subscriptions for AMCC 440EPx Processors

   Continuously Updated Embedded Linux Resource Accelerates Embedded
                              Development

    PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2007--TimeSys Corporation
(http://www.timesys.com), the leading service provider to developers
in the embedded Linux market, today announced the availability of
LinuxLink subscriptions for the AMCC (NASDAQ:AMCC) 440EPx processor.
This LinuxLink is the result of a partnership between TimeSys and AMCC
to deliver LinuxLink subscriptions optimized for AMCC processors.
LinuxLink by TimeSys is the first commercial offering to support the
majority of embedded developers who build and assemble their own
commercial-grade custom Linux platforms. By delivering on-demand
access to continuously updated processor-optimized Linux packages,
components and tools, engineers benefit from a rich development
environment and community support.

    The partnership between TimeSys and AMCC allows customers of
AMCC's popular PowerPC-based processors to use LinuxLink to build an
enterprise-ready custom Linux platform. In addition to the new support
for the 440EPx, TimeSys offers LinuxLink subscriptions for many other
AMCC processors, including the 405EP, 405GP, 405GPr, 440EP, 440GP,
440GX, 440SP and 440SPe. For more information regarding AMCC embedded
processors, visit http://www.amcc.com/embedded/.

    The combination of features available exclusively through
LinuxLink provides subscribers with ongoing access to the most
up-to-date embedded Linux resource throughout every stage of
development. Features of the AMCC 440EPx LinuxLink include:

    --  A special reference distribution that enhances performance and
        provides an excellent starting point for building a customized
        distribution

    --  Several different kernel versions, including 2.6.19, which
        allow developers to take advantage of the latest advances in
        the Linux community

    --  Access to a repository of hundreds of source and binary
        cross-compiled packages

    --  An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed to make
        embedded Linux development easier

    --  Testing and profiling tools to streamline development
        processes

    --  Tools for cross-compiling packages, enabling customers to
        easily add their own applications to their customized platform

    --  An online environment that allows development teams to
        collaboratively design and build their distribution with
        weekly alerts to notify customers of new content and resources

    --  Access through the LinuxLink Developer Network to extensive
        resources and interactive support from TimeSys and the
        embedded Linux community

    For further information about LinuxLink by TimeSys, go to
http://www.timesys.com/products.

    "We are delighted that TimeSys has released LinuxLink for the new
440EPx processor", said Charlie Ashton, director of software at AMCC.
"Many of our customers have told us that they are interested in using
LinuxLink so we are confident that this support from TimeSys will
enable us to expand our customer base for the 440EPx."

    "Over the past several months, we have seen strong customer
response to LinuxLink subscriptions for the 405 and 440 series of
processors from AMCC," said Joseph Raffa, CEO of TimeSys. "With its
small size and low power requirements, the 440EPx is a great processor
for a wide range of embedded applications and we expect significant
interest in LinuxLinks for it."

    About the AMCC 440EPx

    With speeds of up to 667 MHz, support for floating-point
operations, USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, security and NAND Flash
interfaces, the PowerPC 440EPx embedded processor, with it's low power
dissipation and small footprint is ideally suited to a wide range of
high-performance applications, including imaging, industrial control
and networking.

    About the LinuxLink Subscription for the AMCC 440EPx

    LinuxLink subscriptions for the AMCC 440EPx are available now.
More information is available at
http://lldn.timesys.com/products/amcc_powerpc_440epx.

    About TimeSys Corporation

    TimeSys is the leading service provider to developers in the
embedded Linux market, delivering LinuxLink subscriptions that empower
developers to rapidly and efficiently create their own
commercial-grade custom Linux platform. The continuously updated
cross-compiled components, information and systems offered through
LinuxLink subscriptions are aggregated from the open source community,
semiconductor manufacturers and TimeSys and hosted in the LinuxLink
Developer Network. For more information, visit http://www.timesys.com.

    CONTACT: TimeSys
             Laurie Sims, (+1) 412-325-6383
             Email: laurie.sims@timesys.com