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Interest in Embedded Linux Remains Low

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the it's-always-winter-and-never-christmas dept.

burnin1965 writes "According to EE Times interest in embedded linux remains low. I was surprised to see their headline considering I just purchased a Sony TV which runs linux and I assisted my brother in setting up an Actiontec DSL modem which runs linux. A few years back I had only heard of devices that ran embedded linux and now that they are starting show up everywhere interest is low? The survey did bring up three issues which should be addressed by the embedded linux community, whether those issues are misconceptions or actual problems. 1) Incompatibility with software, applications, and drivers. 2) Performance or real time capability. And 3) support."

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  1. Study funds by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Did Micro$oft fund the study? The position taken in the article seems to be wishful thinking given the penetration that is already in place.

    1) Incompatibility with software, applications, and drivers.

    OK this is embedded on a "device". Chances are very good the device is packaged and marketed for its outstanding functionality. That functionality may not include being able to run Excel.

    2) Performance or real time capability.

    OK so one of my Linux boxes uptime is like 2 years. It's running on a Pentium 2. It's fast. Windows mini ME edition wouldn't be fast on it.

    3) Support.

    You embed it, be prepared to support it.