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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. Or... by nonmaskable · · Score: 1, Redundant

    ...perhaps Green Hills Software (Dan O'Dowd's company) has an axe to grind and came up with this agitprop.

    Come on editors - at least point out the conflict of interest!

  2. No conflict of interest here by decaf_dude · · Score: 2, Redundant
    From the article:

    Dan O'Dowd is President and chief executive officer of Green Hills Software,Inc. (Santa Barbara, Calif.)


    So I Googled for Green Hills Software and found that Green Hills Software is "The Leader In
    Real-Time Operating Systems". Their Products page lists several RTOS, development platforms, debuggers, compilers, etc.


    So much for disclosure at EETimes...