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…)

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…)

• Chai Appliance Platform (HP)
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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…)

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 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 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 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…)