LinuxDevices.com has initiated a new Embedded Linux Poll. This one focuses on the value of open source software. The poll asks: “What do you value most about open source?” Respondents are requested to select and prioritize their top three reasons, from among seven choices:

• so I can add functionality directly within the OS
  
• it represents “insurance”, even if it's never needed
  
• it… facilitate debugging and troubleshooting the application
  
• it allows fully understanding what's going on inside the OS
  
• it lets me immediately fix OS bugs, in case they arise
  
• to eliminate dependence on a single OS vendor
  
• the collaborative open source development process produces superior software

Options of “other” as well as “None — I don't need or want OS source!” are also provided. Please vote here.

The purpose of the LinuxDevices.com Embedded Linux Polls is to develop an improved understanding of the embedded Linux market. The polls highlight specifics of the embedded applications, developer preferences for tools and support, and other aspects of the growing use of Linux in embedded applications. The new poll joins four ongoing surveys:

• a demographic survey
  
• Which Linux distribution(s) will you use?
  
• Why use Linux in embedded apps?
  
• Please describe your embedded Linux application

Like Linux itself, the data collected in these polls are fully available for all to share. LinuxDevices.com also invites companies and developers in the embedded Linux market to email suggested questions for future Embedded Linux Polls to [email protected].

 
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