SnapGear Embedded Linux

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SNAPGEAR ANNOUNCES EMBEDDED LINUX DISTRIBUTION FOR SECURE NETWORK APPLIANCE
DEVELOPMENT

New embedded Linux distribution brings together big developer wishlist for
free.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - April 29th, 2003 - SnapGear Inc., a leading supplier
of Internet security products and OEMable solutions, has unveiled the world's
first free commercial-grade embedded Linux distribution for development of
secure Internet-ready products.

The distribution brings together embedded Linux support for deeply embedded
microprocessors that lack a memory management unit (MMU) such as Motorola
ColdFire, ARM and LEON SPARC together with MMUful cores such as Hitachi
SuperH, Intel XScale IXP425, Intel x86, and other ARM cores. The distribution
includes toolchains and library support providing a "one-stop" executable and
source collection.

CEO of SnapGear, Rick Stevenson, said: "In the past, building embedded Linux
software without the cost of a commercial toolkit required the collection and
integration of a tool-chain, kernel, applications and many patches. This was
a difficult and time-consuming process. We've been through this exercise many
times and built up a sophisticated multi-platform build environment including
tool-chains, kernels and many applications useful in embedded devices,
especially those with advanced networking and communications requirements. In
the true spirit of open source we are making this freely available so that
others can benefit. Where SnapGear adds value is that we design, manufacture
and provide fulfillment services for turn-key embedded products world-wide.
This distribution represents just a piece of that puzzle.".

Core maintainers Greg Ungerer and David McCullough were excited by the
release. Mr Ungerer said: "This distribution represents the state-of-the-art
in embedded Linux development in the true open source spirit.". Mr McCullough
added: "We've had the opportunity to put together our entire box of tricks
including so many different processor architectures, toolchains, and library
support." 

Pricing and Availability
The distribution is available for immediate free download from
www.snapgear.org and can be purchased on CD for a nominal postage and
handling charge.

About SnapGear, Inc.
SnapGear Inc. produces SnapGear VPN Firewall Appliances designed to provide
Internet security and privacy of communications for business use. SnapGear
Inc. also does complete custom engineering and provides turnkey development,
design, manufacturing, and fulfillment services for a variety of customers
around the globe. For more information on SnapGear products and services
please visit www.snapgear.com

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