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Adam Dunkels on Embedded Sensor Networks

Posted by Zonk on from the mr.-data-you're-with-me dept.

tl writes "netzstaub has posted an extensive interview with Adam Dunkels, a computer scientist working in the field of wireless sensor networks and author of the open source lwIP and uIP embedded TCP/IP stacks, the Contiki OS, and the Protothreads library. The interview touches on protothreads, sensor networks, TCP/IP, Contiki, and embedded software development. Many Slashdot readers probably remember the tiny Contiki OS from previous articles where, not surprisingly, clustering has been discussed. From reading the interview, it seems Contiki clusters now have come true."

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  1. Contiki clusters? by cmburns69 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "...Contiki clusters have come true"

    A cluster of contiki boats? Wouldn't that be called a navy?

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  2. Cool... by Alwin+Henseler · · Score: 4, Funny
    Now with these tiny embedded sensor networks embracing TCP/IP support, you can hack up worms that don't only infect those numerous Windows boxes, or your cellphone, fridge, toaster or coffee-maker, but also your toilet, smoke detector or temperature sensors embedded in the walls of your home?

    Damn! Isn't there anything in this world safe from TCP/IP packets? Back in the old days, people would respect them, and only allow full-featured computers & OS'es to exchange them. What's becoming of this world, I ask you?