Timesys Partners with GizmoSphere to Provide Embedded Linux Solution for Gizmo 2 Single-Board Computer

Free suite of tools enables DIY makers and professionals to quickly and easily develop applications for the powerful, new x86 development platform

Pittsburgh, Pa. – November 11, 2014 — Timesys Corporation (https://timesys.com), provider of the industry’s most-easy-to-use and affordable embedded Linux solutions, today announced the company has partnered with GizmoSphere, a nonprofit open-source development board community, to provide embedded Linux solutions for purpose-built applications designed with the powerful new Gizmo 2 platform. The latest offering from Timesys further reinforces the company’s commitment to bringing ease-of-use to open source developer communities, and it expands the company’s software support for GizmoSphere platforms which already includes support for the Gizmo I board and Explorer Kit.

The affordable Gizmo 2 platform features the powerful AMD GX-210HA dual-core processor and Radeon™ HD 8210E discrete-class graphics, making it ideal for a variety of embedded applications requiring high graphics acceleration and low energy consumption. The Gizmo 2 platform ships with a Timesys-powered embedded Linux environment that showcases accelerated video and native C/C++ and Python application development. It also includes access to LinuxLink, Timesys’ comprehensive suite of tools for building an optimized embedded Linux platform.

Using LinuxLink, the GizmoSphere community of developers can efficiently design, build, deploy, optimize and maintain Linux applications that leverage the advanced GPU of Gizmo 2. Developers can access the demo sources and use it as a starting point from which to customize their own application or they can choose to customize their own embedded Linux BSP/SDK. In addition, with a LinuxLink for Gizmo 2 account, DIY makers and professionals have access to additional development resources including “How To” documentation, videos and code snippets, enabling them to design next-generation devices for markets that include industrial control and automation, digital signage and more. Developers can register for a free LinuxLink account, at www.timesys.com/register/gizmo.

“We are excited to partner with GizmoSphere and to support the innovation of DIY makers, and professional developers who are building deeply embedded devices based with Linux on the Gizmo 2 platform,” said Brian Gildon, vice president of business development, Timesys. “At Timesys, we value community-driven development that enriches embedded Linux adoption and expertise. Our comprehensive, easy-to-use embedded Linux solutions combined with the flexible, powerful Gizmo 2 platform will foster creativity and enable developers to build sophisticated devices for a variety of markets.”

“At GizmoSphere, we believe the future belongs to those who build it. With the introduction of Gizmo 2, the future looks bright,” said Colin Cureton, product and technology manager, GizmoSphere. “We realize great hardware alone isn’t the path to igniting innovation. You need a community with the tools and support to master through knowledge and experimentation. Timesys’ commitment to bring the GizmoSphere community its embedded Linux expertise and free development tools will arm Gizmo users to build the unthinkable.”

In addition to offering its free and open LinuxLink tools, Timesys also offers commercial support packages, services and training options for professionals who need to minimize risk and schedule delays. Among these offerings is Timesys’ TimeStorm, an Eclipse-based IDE for application development that automates environment setup and kernel configuration and integrates various open source tools such as the OProfile, LTTng, and UI development frameworks such as Qt. In addition, Timesys offers commercial support contracts to assist developers with build and runtime issues on Gizmo 2. For development teams needing additional engineering resources, Timesys professional services can act as an extension of the customer’s engineering team. And for those wanting to adopt Linux or keep abreast of new developments and best practices, Timesys offers customized training that is tailored to the customer’s specific requirements.

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About GizmoSphere

GizmoSphere is an independent initiative created to meet the open source development needs of embedded developers around the globe. It serves as a resource center providing documentation, downloads, schematics, news and other information pertinent to the embedded development community. GizmoSphere offers Gizmo 2, which brings the power of a supercomputer and the I/O capabilities of a microcontroller to the x86 open source embedded development community in one convenient, affordable package. For more information, visit www.gizmosphere.com.

About Timesys

Timesys is a pioneer and industry leader in providing embedded Linux solutions The company is committed to providing easy-to-use embedded Linux offerings, world-class support, professional services and training to embedded developers targeting Linux as their go-to-market platform. Timesys is the provider of LinuxLink, a complete suite of tools for embedded Linux platform and application development that fits teams of all sizes and experience levels. Timesys’ products and services have been used globally and across many markets including consumer electronics, medical, automotive, telecommunications/networking, industrial control/process automation, and military/aerospace. For more information, visit www.timesys.com.


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Pittsburgh, Pa. – February 23, 2016 — Timesys Corporation (https://timesys.com), industry pioneer and provider of the award-winning LinuxLink suite of embedded Linux development tools, today announced the release of LinuxLink 5.0 which now supports free, custom Yocto Project configuration. This latest offering from Timesys is Yocto Project Compatible, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to bringing ease-of-use to the open source project.

The newly added Bakery, an intuitive LinuxLink 5.0 web wizard UI, makes it easy for developers to quickly configure a custom Yocto Project image, create and download a Yocto Project installer and set up the development environment — in just a few easy steps. This latest LinuxLink 5.0 addition is based on the Yocto Project and can be used by customers who are new to Yocto Project based development.

LinuxLink 5.0 uses Timesys’ semiconductor and board vendors’ Yocto Project based reference BSPs as the preferred starting points for customizations with Bakery.

Timesys also has a comprehensive offering that enables developers to jump start their Yocto Project based embedded Linux development. It includes support contracts, enabling developers to get help with their development when they need it; consultation and services that address the design and review, modifications and optimizations of embedded Linux based applications; and customized training for development teams wanting to stay abreast of best practices and new developments.

“Timesys continually invests in bringing ease of use to embedded Linux development, and as a Participant of the Yocto Project, we remain committed to making development easy for new developers, makers, and companies that prefer to focus on building differentiated software,” said Atul Bansal, President and CEO of Timesys. “Our years of advancement in bringing cloud-based workflow to embedded Linux development, combined with the expansion of our offering to include Yocto Project standards enables us to further lower the risk, complexity and cost associated with building differentiated software.”

“The Yocto Project is pleased to have Timesys as a founding member organization. Their dedication to the user experience is inspirational, particularly in configuration which is one of the most complex aspects of building any operating system,” said Jeffrey Osier-Mixon, Yocto Project Community Manager. “We are very gratified to see Timesys’ commitment to the Yocto Project and the embedded Linux community.”

Developers can register to use LinuxLink 5.0 free and/or take a tour of the LinuxLink workflow at https://ll5.timesys.com. For more information about Timesys’ comprehensive offering for Yocto Project, visit www.timesys.com/embedded-linux/yocto-builder.

About The Yocto Project

The Yocto Project is an open source collaboration project that provides templates, tools and methods to help you create custom Linux-based systems for embedded products regardless of the hardware architecture. It was founded in 2010 as a collaboration among many hardware manufacturers, open-source operating systems vendors, and electronics companies to bring some order to the chaos of embedded Linux development. For more information, visit https://www.yoctoproject.org.

About Timesys

Timesys is a pioneer and industry leader in providing embedded Linux and Android solutions. Timesys is the provider of LinuxLink, a high-productivity software development toolset that dramatically simplifies and speeds up embedded Linux application development and product lifecycle maintenance. A total solution that fits teams of all sizes and experience levels, LinuxLink includes pretested software, powerful suite of development tools for building feature-rich applications and debugging. LinuxLink enables developers to deliver high-quality, differentiated products based on open source Linux in a cost-effective, predictable and timely manner. For more information, visit www.timesys.com.


Timesys and the Timesys logo are registered trademarks of Timesys Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other countries. Yocto Project is a registered trademark of The Linux Foundation. All other company and product names mentioned are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Timesys Press Contact

Theresa Kisha
Tel: +1.412.325.6362

Email Theresa

Timesys' LinuxLink is Yocto Project Compatible

Pittsburgh, Pa. – February 23, 2016 — Timesys Corporation (https://timesys.com), industry pioneer and provider of the award-winning LinuxLink suite of embedded Linux development tools, today announced the release of LinuxLink 5.0 which now supports free, custom Yocto Project configuration. This latest offering from Timesys is Yocto Project Compatible, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to bringing ease-of-use to the open source project.

The newly added Bakery, an intuitive LinuxLink 5.0 web wizard UI, makes it easy for developers to quickly configure a custom Yocto Project image, create and download a Yocto Project installer and set up the development environment — in just a few easy steps. This latest LinuxLink 5.0 addition is based on the Yocto Project and can be used by customers who are new to Yocto Project based development.

LinuxLink 5.0 uses Timesys’ semiconductor and board vendors’ Yocto Project based reference BSPs as the preferred starting points for customizations with Bakery.

Timesys also has a comprehensive offering that enables developers to jump start their Yocto Project based embedded Linux development. It includes support contracts, enabling developers to get help with their development when they need it; consultation and services that address the design and review, modifications and optimizations of embedded Linux based applications; and customized training for development teams wanting to stay abreast of best practices and new developments.

“Timesys continually invests in bringing ease of use to embedded Linux development, and as a Participant of the Yocto Project, we remain committed to making development easy for new developers, makers, and companies that prefer to focus on building differentiated software,” said Atul Bansal, President and CEO of Timesys. “Our years of advancement in bringing cloud-based workflow to embedded Linux development, combined with the expansion of our offering to include Yocto Project standards enables us to further lower the risk, complexity and cost associated with building differentiated software.”

“The Yocto Project is pleased to have Timesys as a founding member organization. Their dedication to the user experience is inspirational, particularly in configuration which is one of the most complex aspects of building any operating system,” said Jeffrey Osier-Mixon, Yocto Project Community Manager. “We are very gratified to see Timesys’ commitment to the Yocto Project and the embedded Linux community.”

Developers can register to use LinuxLink 5.0 free and/or take a tour of the LinuxLink workflow at https://ll5.timesys.com. For more information about Timesys’ comprehensive offering for Yocto Project, visit www.timesys.com/embedded-linux/yocto-builder.

About The Yocto Project

The Yocto Project is an open source collaboration project that provides templates, tools and methods to help you create custom Linux-based systems for embedded products regardless of the hardware architecture. It was founded in 2010 as a collaboration among many hardware manufacturers, open-source operating systems vendors, and electronics companies to bring some order to the chaos of embedded Linux development. For more information, visit https://www.yoctoproject.org.

About Timesys

Timesys is a pioneer and industry leader in providing embedded Linux and Android solutions. Timesys is the provider of LinuxLink, a high-productivity software development toolset that dramatically simplifies and speeds up embedded Linux application development and product lifecycle maintenance. A total solution that fits teams of all sizes and experience levels, LinuxLink includes pretested software, powerful suite of development tools for building feature-rich applications and debugging. LinuxLink enables developers to deliver high-quality, differentiated products based on open source Linux in a cost-effective, predictable and timely manner. For more information, visit www.timesys.com.


Timesys and the Timesys logo are registered trademarks of Timesys Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other countries. Yocto Project is a registered trademark of The Linux Foundation. All other company and product names mentioned are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Timesys Press Contact

Theresa Kisha
Tel: +1.412.325.6362

Email Theresa

Timesys' LinuxLink is Yocto Project Compatible