Unlike Windows or macOS, Linux has quietly become the backbone of modern tech. Its open-source, flexible, and reliable nature ...

Linux is set to become the de facto standard in so-called "embedded" devices like robotics, information appliances and automobile information systems, but fragmentation could prove a stumbling ...

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 ...

Although several Linux start-ups have vanished, the embedded-OS market is rife with competition and MontaVista is betting on Linux for success.

Most systems that appear to boot very quickly actually are just providing early feedback to users in the form of graphical banners, audible feedback, animation or some combination thereof. You as the ...

The modularity of Linux makes it well suited to embedded systems. It can be configured to provide only the required functions, making it very lean for devices with limited memory and storage ...

Each embedded system has its own unique set of hardware interfaces and requirements. Linux provides drivers for most standard interfaces, and by selecting the right kernel configuration, you can get a ...

Linux is no longer just the open-source operating system that you must download, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain yourself for your embedded application. In fact, commercial Linux support is ...

Further, a huge number of Linux-experienced enterprise professionals are finding that Linux is a familiar entre into the world of embedded systems. First, Linux is popular for embedded applications ...

When it comes to choosing between Embedded Linux or a proprietary real-time operating system, there are many different considerations to take into account.