A new version of RedHawk Linux topped the LinuxWorld news for Concurrent Computer Corp.'s Integrated Solutions Division of Atlanta, Ga. RedHawk Linux version 2.0 is a real-time operating system designed for the AMD Opteron 64-bit processor. Based on the 2.6 Linux kernel, RedHawk 2.0 is fully compatible with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution.

RedHawk 2.0 leverages the superior floating point performance, 64-bit addressing and improved I/O throughput of the Opteron processor in support of high-performance data acquisition, simulation, process control and other demanding applications. On Opteron systems, users can run existing off-the-shelf 32-bit applications, recompile their 32-bit RedHawk applications into 64-bit mode for improved performance and extended addressing, as well as develop new 64-bit applications on the same platform.

Concurrent also distributes RedHawk Linux for its 32-bit Intel Xeon-powered iHawk systems. This system is used as a Eurofighter training device, in FA-18 and EA-6B simulation systems and in the Theater High Altitude Area Defense missile program. RedHawk is also used in telecommunications testing, U.S. and European automotive simulation systems and industrial control applications.

Concurrent plans to take the Opteron-based RedHawk 2.0 to new markets -- such as medical imaging, video encoding/decoding, and the financial industry --that require larger memory addressing and increased processing power.

For more information, contact Concurrent/