Embedded Linux Tools Market a Myth?

nadamsieee writes "EETimes is running a story that proclaims that the embedded Linux tools market is a myth The author, Dan O'Dowd, sites variety of problems (challenges?) with embedded Linux ranging from poor real-time performance to lack of broad developer support. Dan concludes: "Considering all of the possible support avenues, Linux support ends up being lower quality and more costly than the alternatives of using a homegrown operating system or purchasing a proprietary one." Maybe Dan should check out the success stories at LinuxDevices.com or perhaps try a more traditional embedded OS that also happens to be Free."

Comments

Stupid zealot.

[NineNine]

It's not there. That's probably because MS isn't in the embedded devices market. Troll.

Re:Look who the author of the article is

[John Courtland]

Yeah but slashdot isn't selling anything but crappy subscriptions.

Re:No kidding

[t0ny]

Maybe Dan should check out the success stories at LinuxDevices.com or perhaps try a more traditional embedded OS that also happens to be Free."

So once again, the Linux community ignores constructive criticism by somebody in the real world, and just pedals excuses and anecdotes to make themselves feel better.

Oh well, I guess its easier making excuses than actually doing the work to improve things. If Linux ever went mainstream, people would just flood over to whatever other 'alternative' OS they could, anyway. They are just trying to show the world how interesting they *really* are by doing things different than everyone else. Its a sad little man who needs an operating system, web browser, or other program to define himself as a person.