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14 Industrial Embedded Linux Case Studies

Posted by Hemos on from the spreading-like-the-flu dept.

An anonymous reader writes "This article presents a collection of papers and presentations on the use of embedded Linux in the "real world" that was assembled by the Industrial Embedded Systems (INES) organization, a project to promote the adoption of Open Source software funded by the European Union. The papers show some of the exciting and esoteric applications that the industrial world finds for embedded Linum. From vibration health monitoring systems to crane scales to giant LED signs at sports stadiums, that little penguin (a.k.a. Tux) shows up in the darnedest places."

57 comments

  1. h to the goatse by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    c to the penis boid. for zhissle to zinnle....

  2. More embedded Linux sponsors... by tcopeland · · Score: 4, Informative

    ...are listed here. That's quite a list!

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    1. Re:More embedded Linux sponsors... by Sunda666 · · Score: 4, Interesting

      Interesting to see QNX listed as a part of this consortium... Think about "If you can't beat them, join them", it seems.

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  3. Embedded Linum? by Ridgelift · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Ooo...I like oosing dat embedded Linum ooperatin sistem...

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    1. Re:Embedded Linum? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      dun yu now linum? is dat platduutsch equlavant to lunix!

      -neo

  4. Linux is great and all, but... by 77Punker · · Score: 3, Insightful

    ...why is it needed to run things like a bunch of stupid little LED's? Couldn't a much smaller solution be used in those cases?

    1. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      I know, MS products do a great job of lighting the LEDs on my network equipment when they get infected with UDP worms.

    2. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      > ...why is it needed to run things like a bunch of stupid little LED's?

      Yes, but without Linux, you'd never be able to generate that Internet-delivered error log that shows which LEDs are have ceased to function.

      Surely you don't suggest *looking* at them?

    3. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by MoonFog · · Score: 4, Informative

      How about RTFA ?
      Indoor and outdoor LED display vendor TecnoVision, S.p.A. used the open source KA9Q Network Operating System for TCP/IP over Packet Radio to improve product functionality and flexibility, while reducing time to market and design risks. The 26 year-old Italian company makes signs used in advertisement, sport and entertainment events, live concerts, and for road information.

      "Little LED's" ? Read more here

    4. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

      you mean like TRON or QNX? Which is designed from the get go for real time embedded systems.

      www.tron.org and www.qnx.com

      Linux is a wannabie of everything, which is what Commodore wanted to be and they all end up doing a little bit of this and that and not specalising and being GOOD at something, just ADEQUATE.

    5. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Interesting

      No, he probably meant a microcontroller programmed in assembly.

    6. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      when they get infected with UDP worms.

      Dude, if you're running MS stuff on your network equipment, STOP! You'll be doing yourself a favour.

    7. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by EnderWiggnz · · Score: 2, Funny

      yes, i can see how creatng the home pc market, and having the best selling system of all time would be considerred "failing".

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    8. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      CDTV, Amiga 600 et all.. Its still around, isnt it . still selling strong, its captured the desktop, Cbm execs are in bermuda suning themselves.

      Yeah ur right.
      How stupid of me.

    9. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      commodore was a success through the VIC, C64 and C128... sometimes big, successful companies fail... Look at Digital, Woolworths, or any other number of large companies that went under.

      as for what the cbm execs are doing... well, i work with three of them, and i can tell you exactly what they're doing :-)

    10. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      They moved up in the world to become Janitors?

    11. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I don't see any Linux in the product? It says KA9Q. KA9Q is hosted on DOS.

    12. Re:Linux is great and all, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Drug running? CBM execs were scum. One name: Medhi Ali.

  5. Here are some by Pingular · · Score: 5, Informative

    Embedded Linux Projects

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    1. Re:Here are some by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      GO FUCK YOURSELF ASSHOLE!

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  6. HELO SIAR by velocipenguin · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Kragoth quoth "FUNT" upside THINE MORTAL BoooooooooooGIE

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  7. Latest personal... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    5 year old YODA doll wants 50+ year old male human to be shoved up his ass. Likes grease, uninstalling linux parties and collecting -1, troll mods for his collection.

  8. Awesome by Mysticalfruit · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I always wondered what software/hardwar was used to drive those wrap around displays. It's cool to know that it runs on linux.

    Personally, I think it'll be cool, when they build a stadium that has a plastic membrane playing surface that they can use to display graphics on.

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    1. Re:Awesome by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1

      So cool to be a fanboy yet so uncool to not have good professional unbiased judgement.

      Where do you want to work again? McDonalds was it?

    2. Re:Awesome by azaris · · Score: 3, Interesting

      Personally, I think it'll be cool, when they build a stadium that has a plastic membrane playing surface that they can use to display graphics on.

      Personally, I'll pass. It's annoying enough to watch soccer mathes with advertisements projected on the pitch using computers. Thankfully they don't do that when the ball is in play.

    3. Re:Awesome by Mysticalfruit · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Oh come on... I don't see a problem?

      Your already spending upwards of 100 dollars to watch a bunch of overpaid cry babies who have a poor appriecation of the term "team".

      You might as well get a bunch of blaring, sex and violence filled advertisements as well!

      The idea is to simulate the home viewing experience as much as possible.

      Seriously, you wouldn't want to watch a video of the Coor's light girls mud wrestling in a box by the quarterbacks feet!

      How about when a reciever is running for a touch down, you could have tag lines chasing him down the field! Or better, the MSN butterfly could randomly run across the field!!!

      They could do tactical analysis on field using Madden 2XXX!!!

      Every Shadow could be filled with Pepsi and Coke ads!!!

      I seriously think your missing out on a great opportunity!!!!

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  9. INES by Leffe · · Score: 4, Informative

    Here is the real INES homepage. They sure have some interesting stuff there, just take a look at this.

    There's also an even more interesting page about the INES, but the content is in some scary language.

  10. I LUV PINGULAR KARMA WHORING! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
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    • Don't be a sling lizard - In other words, don't get into a sling unless you have a play partner. And if slings are limited, give other people a change to use the sling.
    • Lay down paper towels on the floor before playing to collect any spilled lubrication. You may also want to place a paper towel under the bottoms butt. Wipe off the play area and the bottom completely before leaving the play area. It is the tops responsibility to make sure the lube is wiped off the bottoms butt and that the floor and sling or table is wiped off and clean for the next person.
    • Ask your host what the house rules are This includes where you are allowed to play and what supplies you should bring (I always bring my own lube, beverage, paper towels and other party supplies to private parties). At THE SLING you can bring your own lube or we sell it there. Bring your own beer if desired, we provide sodas, paper towels, gloves, condoms and shower. For all parties it's polite to bring your own towel in case you want to shower
    • Don't just walk up to a play session and join in It's best to try to get some eye contact to see if they want you to join in. It can be very distracting to be in a scene and have somebody just join in especially if you don't want them there.
    • Keep unnecessary conversation and noises out of the play area Try not to have regular conversations where people playing can hear you. Also, if you are a screaming or make loud noises during play, this may disturb other guests. Some people enjoy the loud moans and groans but many find it disturbing.
    • If you move any equipment around return it to the original spot when done For example, if you raise or lower the sling, return it to where it was when you got there. Or if you move a table or chair, return it.
    • Do not share lube. This can lead to the transmission of HIV and other diseases. The cans can become contaminated while playing so it's good to write you name on the jar of crisco or lube.
    • Wash off hands and arms and dick when done playing Preferrably with an antibacterial soap.
    • Don't walk around the party in street clothes or be a gawkerAt most play parties the guys are usually in jocks or chaps so that their butts are exposed
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  11. Why? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Not to be a troll, but why would you want to use Linux on mission critical embedded environments. Linux is still an unproven operating system, and with the recent flaws and ligitation I would recomend people to stay AWAY from Linux and use proven solutions.

  12. While we're on the subject... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Interesting

    Does anyone know a place that sells reasonably-priced CF-IDE (Compact Flash to IDE) adaptors? Every place I've seen wants $20+ for a little card with just two connectors and some circuit leads between them. I don't have the equipment to build my own cards or I would...

  13. Why? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Not to be a troll, but why would you want to use Linux on mission critical embedded environments. Reading the article reveals that it is being used to manage turbines, waste and gas stations, all VERY DANGEROUS! Linux is still an unproven operating system, and with the recent flaws and ligitation I would recomend people to stay AWAY from Linux and use proven solutions.

  14. Embedded Linum??? by IWorkForMorons · · Score: 5, Funny

    The papers show some of the exciting and esoteric applications that the industrial world finds for embedded Linum.

    What is this Linum you speak of? And where can I get the .ISO?

  15. Linux has been responsible for numerous deaths by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    This is something the BUSHITLER White House won't tell you - but the GPS and some of the communication systems used by the Army in Iraq are running embedded Linux, and they are crashing much more often than expected in the hot Iraq desert. This has been blamed for frequent faulty communications, which has in turn been blamed for the deaths of several dozen US soldiers since the war ended. The Windows solutions, by contrast, have performed perfectly.

    1. Re:Linux has been responsible for numerous deaths by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Do you have a link listing what hardware is failing and what OS is embedded? More likely the hardware is failing and not the OS, but I don't have anything to back that up either.

  16. Uh, this doesnt deserve to be modded up by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Just because someone wants to karma whore by going to Google and finding the first link for "embedded linux" doesnt mean they deserve karma

  17. MOD DOWN - KNOWN KARMA WHORE TROLL by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    n/t

  18. moderators on crack? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    this was a obviously ripped off link from the www.anti-slash.org karma whore database

  19. Where are you hiding Linux? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Interesting

    So where have you guys found embedded linux devices at work or home? I find it cool that I have 2 Linux boxes in my entertainment center alone (Tivo and a Linksys WRT54G), I'm guessing there may be a few more around work or the house that I'm not aware of yet (hmm.... that toaster oven looks pretty feature rich, wonder what's running...)

  20. uhh, not insightful by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Just because someone wants to karma whore by going to Google and finding the first link for "embedded linux" doesnt mean they deserve karma

  21. Peek a boo software. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    "...From vibration health monitoring systems to crane scales to giant LED signs at sports stadiums, that little penguin (a.k.a. Tux) shows up in the darnedest places.""

    So do the BSD's
    or Windows for that matter.

  22. What about the bad ones? by TrollBridge · · Score: 1, Offtopic
    "The papers show some of the exciting and esoteric applications that the industrial world finds for embedded Linum."

    Aside from the problem I have with the word "Linum", do these papers show any of the less-than-successful open source deployments/projects?

    Call my cynical, but I'm going to take any report about the success of OSS from an organization whose goal is to "promote the adoption of Open Source software" with a grain of objectivity salt.

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  23. LINUM, mmm, yummy new word to eat... by Hell+O'World · · Score: 3, Funny

    *has idea*
    Darn! Linum.com is already taken!

  24. ummm... by Undaar · · Score: 3, Funny

    "that little penguin (a.k.a. Tux) shows up in the darnedest places."

    Umm...if you don't know what "that little penguin" is called, why are you doing reading /.?

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  25. Offtopic? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Can someone please slap that moderator?

    1. Re:Offtopic? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I hope somebody will catch that abuse on metamod.

  26. Mandatory offtopic comment by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Darl Mc Bride: "Well well well, it seems we have 14 new clients for Xmas. Good."

  27. In Soviet Russia by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    In Soviet Russia, LINUX embeds YOU!

  28. plural for "Linux"? by captnjameskirk · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...applications that the industrial world finds for embedded Linum.

    Shouldn't that be Linii ? :)

    1. Re:plural for "Linux"? by daniel23 · · Score: 1


      Linuces

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  29. Linum for embedded systems development. by rice_burners_suck · · Score: 4, Funny
    that the industrial world finds for embedded Linum (emphasis mine)

    Here at my company, which develops industrial automation systems, I've heard a lot of buzz about this Linum. The engineers over in C3 (the software development area) say that Linum is much better than Linux for embedded applications, mostly because it ends with "m" instead of "x"...

    Of course, I've heard some heated arguments in the cafeteria about Linux vs. Linum, and I think the whole thing is turning into a big holy war over here. Kind of like the 1TBS.

  30. Freebox by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    My cable modem in France runs Linux. It is offered for free with a EUR 30,00 per month subscription and in addition to Internet access, it provides a telephone line (free calls within France) and ADSL cable tv (without using the Internet bandwidth).

    The interesting thing (besides running Linux) is that there are already 140,000 out there, with about 1 million forecast for the end of next year. 1 million embedded Linux users.

    More information can be found at Free's site (my ISP) or for a slightly more technical review here, all in French.

    Amazingly, it was still not reported by LinuxDevices neither by Slashdot...

    1. Re:Freebox by brad3378 · · Score: 1

      please Mod this up.

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  31. Parent NOT Offtopic by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    WTF are the mods on crack thinking? How is this offtopic? I thought he made a pretty good point.

  32. Still waiting for linux security cameras by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Interesting

    that I can plug into ethernet and use on my lan that don't require windows and directx.

  33. Re:Parent IS Offtopic by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Your parent post IS offtopic, and so is your karma damage mitigation anonymous post below it Trollbridge.

  34. fresh clean... by nasim · · Score: 1

    embedded linen...nothing like clean sheets.

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    1. Re:fresh clean... by The+real+PoD · · Score: 1

      I hate it when I wake up with embedded linen.