Metrowerks Adds Linux Kernel-Level Debugging Capabilities

Metrowerks Adds LinuxR Kernel-Level Debugging Capabilities to
CodeWarrior Development Environment

Metrowerks Supports Kernel-Level Debugging for ARMT R Processors,
Targets PowerQUICCT, ColdFireT and Other Architectures for Future
Releases 

AUSTIN, Texas - August 12, 2003 - Metrowerks has added kernel-level
debugging capabilities to its comprehensive line of development tools
for LinuxR environments with the launch today of the CodeWarriorT
Development Studio, ARMR ISA Edition for LinuxR Platform Development,
Version 2.0.

 

The newest offering complements Metrowerks' current lineup of products
focused on the Linux operating system to complete a comprehensive suite
of design solutions that addresses all phases of the product development
lifecycle - from board bring up and kernel-level debugging to
application development and performance analysis.  

 

In addition to its support for ARM processors, Metrowerks expects to
soon extend Linux kernel-level debug capabilities to other
architectures, including Motorola's PowerQUICCT and ColdFireT product
families. 

 

Metrowerks' Linux kernel-level debug capabilities help developers
shorten design cycles and speed time to market by offering the tools
required to review source execution line-by-line, analyze core files and
display memory and data structures.

 

"Until recently, a dearth of professional grade tools and design
environments hosted by WindowsR operating systems discouraged wide scale
adoption of Linux by traditional embedded developers and major OEMs,"
said Berardino Baratta, Metrowerks chief technical officer and vice
president, Linux Solutions Group. "Over the last year, Metrowerks has
introduced robust, proven development tools targeting Linux systems that
are building critical mass for embedded Linux.  This trend continues
with the kernel-level debugging capabilities of CodeWarrior Development
Studio, ARM ISA Edition for Linux Platform Development, Version 2.0,
which also gives developers a single integrated environment for all
phases of the product creation lifecycle."  

 

The solution allows advanced hardware developers to handle stopmode
kernel-level debugging of the Linux kernel using RDI, the open debug
standard for ARM JTAG hardware, essential for activities like debugging
loadable modules. Also included is support for the latest addition to
the Metrowerks CodeTAPR Pro family of run control products - CodeTAP Pro
for XScaleT. The CodeTAP Pro system supports developers all the way
through board bring-up, board support package and device driver
development.

 

The advanced WindowsR operating system hosted studio also includes a
Linux industry standard GNU compiler, linker, and assembler utilities,
all in a single integrated development environment (IDE). 

 

Metrowerks is a leading force in establishing embedded Linux as a viable
OS for mainstream devices and products. An active investor and innovator
in the embedded Linux space since 1999, the company provides developers
with powerful solutions that help create successful Linux-based products
for mass-market industries. 

 

Availability and Pricing 
CodeWarrior Development Studio, ARM ISA Edition for Linux Platform
Development, Version 2.0 is available for purchase beginning August 12,
2003.  A 30-day evaluation version of the product is now available at no
cost.  Contact Metrowerks by telephone at 800-377-5416 or
+1-512-997-4700, or by e-mail at sales@metrowerks.com.  Suggested retail
price is $4795, which includes one year of maintenance support.  

 


About Metrowerks 


Metrowerks Corporation creates CodeWarrior software and hardware
products and services for developers, with a particular focus on the
following industries: consumer electronics; transportation; wireless;
and networking and communications. The CodeWarrior product line includes
hardware and software development tools and middleware that enable
customers to decrease their time to market. The company also offers
services, including training and custom software development. Founded in
1985, Metrowerks is today an independently operating subsidiary of
Motorola, Inc. Metrowerks corporate headquarters are in Austin, Texas;
Metrowerks' Europe is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; and
Metrowerks Japan is headquartered in Tokyo. More information is
available from www.metrowerks.com. 

 

About Motorola, Inc.

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in wireless, automotive and
broadband communications.  Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion.  Motorola
is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices
and pioneering important innovations that make things smarter and life
better, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75
years ago this year.  For more information, please visit
www.motorola.com.

 

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Press Contacts:

Jack Taylor

Metrowerks

512-996-5161

jtaylor@metrowerks.com

 

Sarah Strunk

PetersGroup Public Relations

512-794-8600

sarah@petersgrouppr.com.

 

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the US and other countries. All other tradenames and trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

 

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C Motorola, Inc. 2003.