The hype that spawned several Linux start-ups has vanished, but a pioneer in operating systems for computing devices other than PCs still has faith that Linux is the foundation for success. MontaVista ...

PARK RIDGE, Ill. – The law of supply and demand will face a curious test over the next few years, as embedded and small footprint iappliance Linux vendors search for a way to make engineers pay for an ...

PARK RIDGE, Ill. — The law of supply and demand will face a curious test over the next few years, as embedded Linux vendors search for a way to make engineers pay for an operating system that appeals ...

The hype that spawned several Linux start-ups has vanished, but MontaVista Software still has faith that Linux is the foundation for success. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...

Linux companies are incensed by a recently published Microsoft document that compares Windows XP Embedded to embedded Linux, calling some of its claims misleading or factually wrong. The document ...

The Linux operating system is set to become the de facto standard for "embedded" devices like robotics, information appliances and automobile information systems, but fragmentation could prove a ...

Embedded Linux is dying. Accordingto a recent survey sent to readersof Embedded Systems Design and EE Times Linux use hasdeclined from 37% of the market to just 20%, a stunning change. Thesame survey ...

Embedded systems have become a cornerstone of modern technology, powering everything from IoT devices to automotive control systems. These specialized systems rely on software that is lightweight, ...

In my writings about past embedded systems conferences, I've characterized the impact of Linux on the embedded market as a “disruptive technology” that was rewriting the rules of the game. Not any ...

Linux is the default environment for most software developers and is a popular choice for many embedded solutions. But one of Linux’s greatest strengths, and to some extent its biggest challenge, is ...

When selecting the optimal OS for an embedded systems project it is important to compare the available options – will RTOS or Linux serve best? asks Graeme Wintle. At a top level, the choice is ...

Linux vendor Red Hat Inc. is partnering with embedded operating system vendor Wind River Systems Inc. to jointly create Red Hat’s first-ever embedded Linux operating system, while Wind River plans to ...