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Embedded Linux Tools Market a Myth?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the coulda-fooled-me dept.

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."

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  1. Well by DAldredge · · Score: 3, Funny

    So let me get this straight, a person who sells a competing product says that a less expensive product is not as good as the one he makes.

    I also love there support for Native Win32 processors as you can see on this page. http://www.ghs.com/products/rtos/threadx.html

    1. Re:Well by sik0fewl · · Score: 2, Funny

      Yes, it's really disappointing that they don't support the Intel architecture.

      Oh well, I guess I'll go with Linux, I know it runs on the Intel architecture.

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  2. Re:Microsoft has a big lead in embedded too by codepunk · · Score: 2, Funny

    Oh yea just like when blaster hit us and our machinery quit working becase CE go smoked by it. Yep sounds like perhaps we should use xp or ce in medical equipment as well....

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  3. What do you want your heart monitor to run by codepunk · · Score: 5, Funny

    For 200 points what operating system would you like
    your heart monitor to be running?

    1. Linux
    2. XP Embedded
    3. Windows CE

    Survey says.....Linux...

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