Linux in Embedded systems, whether "embedded linux" or linux running on an embedded system capable of running something else (like windows or some other variant). Either situation. Not talking about SOCs that are preprogrammed though I suppose they are worthy of discussion as well.
Regards, aj >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jon Elson >Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 1:29 PM >To: Protel EDA Discussion List >Subject: Re: [PEDA] Embedded Linux.... > > > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >>I just read an interesting article in Embedded Systems Design that >>seeks to see the underlying embedded market. In it, it indicates that >>the use of Linux by engineers is falling quite rapidly. I'm wondering >>which specific challenges others in this group might be facing when >>attempting to use the Linux environment. >> >> >I wonder if this is actually true. Certainly, a lot of >embedded systems don't need anything near the capability of >Linux, so maybe the flurry of inappropriate use >of Linux has stopped. I know from reading the comp.arch.fpga list >that a lot of >people are working with soft core CPUs on various maker's >FPGAs, and running stripped-down Linux kernels on them. Some >of the FPGA vendors have made this pretty easy, and maybe the >author of your article is unaware of this, because no chip CPU >is being used. > >It is not totaly clear whether your question refers to >embedded Linux, or the use of Linux-based tools in the >development of embedded products. If the latter, then I think >the trend is upward. > >Jon > > > >____________________________________________________________ >You are subscribed to the PEDA discussion forum > >To Post messages: >mailto:[email protected] > >Unsubscribe and Other Options: >http://techservinc.com/mailman/listinfo/peda_techservinc.com > >Browse or Search Old Archives (2001-2004): >http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Browse or Search Current Archives (2004-Current): >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > This e-mail transmission and its attachments may contain information from Avtron Manufacturing, Inc. that is proprietary, privileged and/or confidential and is intended exclusively for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. Any use, copying, retention or disclosure by any person other than the intended recipient or the intended recipient's designees is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete all copies. ____________________________________________________________ You are subscribed to the PEDA discussion forum To Post messages: mailto:[email protected] Unsubscribe and Other Options: http://techservinc.com/mailman/listinfo/peda_techservinc.com Browse or Search Old Archives (2001-2004): http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Browse or Search Current Archives (2004-Current): http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
