Analysis: Linux Versus RTOS

Courtesy Linux Today  Thu, 08/07/2008 - 09:30

Electronics Weekly: "Linux has become well-established in the world of embedded design, but there are often reservations about its real-time performance.

There are significant advantages to using Linux. A careful analysis of the real-time performance requirements of a system design can reveal whether Linux can be used or a real-time operating system is necessary."


 

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