> >Could be a good platform for lab or any other diagnostic machine > >interfacing. Realtime OS's are good at what they do but typically > >lack features that you want on a desktop. It would be ideal to > >run your home security/entertainment/HVAC systems. <G> > > With respect to a realtime-OS patch for linux, checkout Linux-SRT: To add to this thread, why not eCOS (http://www.cygnus.com/ecos or... http://www.redhat.com/services/ecos :-). -yp eCOS: The eCos real-time operating system offers developers optimal flexibility in developing software for their embedded system. Red Hat provides eCos as a bundle of developer tools, technology, and support services for system and device developers who require cutting edge tools and expect a high degree of support. eCos technology from Red Hat has these key benefits: Open Source: the customer has full awareness of the functionality of the system - it's not a black box system. Highly configurable: source level configuration means that the resulting code is truly application-specific and is a best fit for the product's needs - and can meet a range of system requirements. Fully portable: already ported to 7 CPU architectures and dozens of reference platforms - means that virtually all systems can be supported. Royalty free:making eCos an excellent match for the high volume, deeply embedded, costs sensitive applications.
