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Conference helix::vxworks

Title:VxWorks for Alpha
Notice:Support 2.*; Kits 3.*; Ordering info 8.*
Moderator:HELIX::MIANO
Created:Mon Feb 07 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:282
Total number of notes:1289

271.0. "Drop the 68K BSPs?" by SHRCTR::ROGERS () Thu Feb 06 1997 15:07

We're considering eliminating the 68K Board Support Packages from the 
VxWorks for Alpha product set.  Customers would still be able to use 
VxWorks for Alpha to develop 68K target applications, but they would have 
to purchase the 68K BSP from Wind River.  There are several reasons for 
doing this:
	- We haven't sold very many 68K BSPs
	- It would reduce the associated engineering effort
	- It would make even more sense once we conclude negotiations with 
		WindRiver, and they start selling Tornado for Alpha
	- We are being asked to reduce the number of part numbers we carry

I know there have been some opportunities in the past where we needed the 
68K BSPs (Alberto?), but I don't know what you might be working on now.

If you have input as to whether we should keep the 68K BSPs or eliminate 
them, please send me mail (SHRCTR::ROGERS).  There's no point in cluttering 
the notesfile; just drop me a line and we'll include your input in our 
decision.

Thanks,
Rick
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