The commercial embedded software market is worth $3.2 billion, according to Venture Development Corp. (VDC), which has shared some data prepared by VDC analyst Chris Lanfear for a late-May presentation. The commercial market does not include the non-commercial, in-house embedded software market, which VDC believes is much larger than the commercial market. (more…)

A world in transition

The world of intelligent devices is changing dramatically. The computerized devices around us are getting smarter, they're increasingly connected and interdependent, and they're becoming vastly more numerous. And all this is happening at an ever increasing rate. (more…)

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The following articles and whitepapers provide further background and perspective on the use of Java technologies in Linux-based embedded systems and smart devices . . .

• Pondering our Linux/Java future –… (more…)

Part 5: “The Infamous RTLinux Patent”

RL: OK, so let's talk about the “infamous” RTLinux patent. What's up with that patent? (more…)

Part 4: RTLinux and real-time standards

RL: What do you think about the various proposals for a real-time Linux standard that are floating around? (more…)

Part 3: RTLinux — the Future

RL: What are we likely to see in terms of new developments for RTLinux over, say, the next year? (more…)

Part 2: RTLinux — the Present

RL: I understand you're nearly ready to release version 3 of RTLinux, which is currently in beta. Could you briefly describe what's new in that release? (more…)

Part 4: Recommended further reading

The following selected LinuxDevices.com articles and whitepapers provide additional information about Embedded Linux distributions, techniques, and technologies . . .

• Using Linux in Embedded and Real-time Systems — this… (more…)

Part 3: Open Source Embedded Linux Implementations

The Embedded Linux implementations in this category are available as downloadable object and source code, and are covered by open source licenses. They target a range of needs and can be modified to fit the requirements of specific applications . (more…)

Further Information on Specific Topics

Since there are so many areas of interest relative to developing systems and devices based on Embedded Linux, LinuxDevices.com has created an entire series of quick reference guides covering a variety of topics, including Real-time Enhancements and Extensions, GUI and Windowing Software, Java Technologies, System-on-chip Processors, Single-board… (more…)

In this introductory article on the why's and wherefore's of Embedded Linux, LinuxDevices.com founder Rick Lehrbaum presents a compelling case for why Linux is ideally suited for embedded applications, and outlines what options are available. (more…)