<A HREF="http://www.metrowerks.com">Metrowerks</A> has signed an agreement to acquire the key assets of Embedix Inc., a provider of Linux tools and solutions. As part of the acquisition, Metrowerks will retain a significant portion of the global Embedix team, including key management, engineering, marketing, and sales personnel. The acquisition of assets from Embedix and the addition of the Embedix team will enable Metrowerks to provide Linux OS-based development tools and platforms for creating applications for PDAs, smart handheld devices, residential gateways, and digital TVs.