Linux 2.6 introduces many new features that make it an excellent operating system for embedded computing. Among these new features are enhanced real-time performance, easier porting to new computers, support for large memory models, support for microcontrollers, and an improved I/O system. This whitepaper by LynuxWorks Director of Customer Education Brandon White describes the new functions and features of the latest Linux kernel of special interest to embedded system developers.

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