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 5: “The Infamous RTLinux Patent”

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

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…)

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…)

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…)

The following Michael Tiemann's answer to the question, “What is Linux?” . . .

Asking the question “What Is Linux?” is like asking “What is Freedom?” or “What Is Enlightenment?”. The questions are not only open-ended, but the answers tell you more about the person who is answering than anything else. (more…)

The following is Inder Singh's answer to the question, “What is Linux?” . . .

Much like the legend of the five blind men and the elephant, Linux means different things to different people, depending on their perspective and needs,. (more…)

The following is Victor Yodaiken's answer to the question, “What is Linux?” . . .

> Some say… “Linux is whatever Linus says it is.” (more…)

The following is Richard Stallman's answer to the question, “What is Linux?” . . .

> Some people say “Linux is what Linus says it is”, but I'm not
> satisfied with that. (more…)

The following is Edward Counce's answer to the question, “What is Linux?” . . .

Quoting from /usr/src/linux/README . . . “Linux is a Unix clone written from scratch by Linus Torvalds with assistance from a loosely-knit team of hackers across the Net. It aims towards POSIX compliance.” (more…)

The following is Greg Haerr's answer to the question, “What is Linux?” . . .

Linux is many things. It's an operating systems kernel. It's a distribution. It's a community. It's a movement. Today, I feel that using the word “Linux” refers to the general community-based developmental movement forward of anything that runs on or is associated with a Linux kernel. (more…)

The following is Jim Ready's answer to the question, “What is Linux?” . . .

> What do *YOU* think Linux is? (more…)

The following is Tim Bird's answer to the question, “What is Linux?”

In answer to the question, “What is Linux?” it is important to identify the key attributes of Linux that distinguish it from other similar operating systems. In particular, it is important to identify those attributes that make Linux a compelling and popular choice for developers of all kinds, embedded or not, which are missing… (more…)

Foreword: This whitepaper from crytography library and tool vendor Certicom discusses security issues related to wireless sensor networks, such as those used in building and factory automation, environmental monitoring, and other industrial applications. (more…)