Royal Linux

In 1999 Integrated Software & Devices Corporation (ISDCorp), the predecessor of Embedded Software Group, began porting LINUX to ARM, MIPS and Motorola RISC-based processors. The objective was to reduce the cost and footprint of products utilizing these chips. With the emphasis on porting Linux and its existing family of device drivers to these chips, ISDCorp helped to make products using these devices more robust, flexible and less expensive.

Subsequently, ISDCorp successfully ported the Linux kernel 2.2.1 to the Cirrus Logic’s ARM 7-based Maverick Processor family, one of a number of ‘firsts’ for the company. This port ensured that all systems and consumer electronics manufacturers using the Cirrus Logic Market Specific Processors were able to take advantage of Linux for their devices, at a cost considerably lower than that of other embedded operating systems.

In February 2000, ISDCorp again led the way with the announcement that it had begun shipping “Royal Linux”, a port of Linux kernel 2.2.1 for embedded systems. The company demonstrated Royal Linux and associated device drivers on the Cirrus Logic 7211 Maverick ARM 7 and Motorola Power PC systems at LinuxWorld 2000. The company later announced that it would deliver production versions of Royal Linux for MIPS, Motorola 68K/Coldfire and Power PCs.

Starting in 2003 with the Linux 2.6 kernel, Embedded Software Group continued the mission of ISDCorp: to provide Royal Linux to customers. Today Royal Linux is available to create the time-to-market and cost advantages required by customers who are seeking a significantly smaller footprint PLUS the speed of Royal Linux for their devices.

As part of our customer-specific solutions, ESG provides and supports a Royal Linux port and its associated value- added components for specific implementations.