CNXSoft: This is a guest port by Erik Wierich, Senior Engineer at RISCstar Solutions, demonstrating a practical security implementation for embedded ...

Today's developers are not asking, “Should I use Linux for my embedded system?”, but instead are asking questions like, “How can I get more performance out of my embedded Linux design?” Reducing boot ...

To preserve the benefits of Linux as a development platform while addressing the need for customized versions of Linux, not to mention special-purpose non-Linux kernels, Red Hat Systems has taken a ...

A major update to a popular hardware-agnostic embedded Linux platform brings enhanced cybersecurity, long-term support, and seamless updates, helping OEMs deliver smarter, future-proof devices while ...

Editor's Note: Embedded Linux has consistently ranked among the top operating systems used in embedded system design. With the rapid growth in interest in the Internet of Things (IoT), the ability of ...

Linux was my selection as the embedded OS, and with several Linux device drivers to control the relays and monitor the humidity and temperature, the basis of a humidity controller was born. I decided ...

First, Linux is popular for embedded applications for the same reason it became prevalent for enterprise server platforms: it's free. Linux is an open-source operating system, with source code ...

Embedded guru Rick Lehrbaum has authored a couple of handy "Quick Reference Guides" that give a high-level overview of Linux in the embedded market and the various versions of embedded Linux.

When it comes to choosing between Embedded Linux or a proprietary real-time operating system, there are many different considerations to take into account.

Cross-platform development The traditional model for Embedded Linux (and all embedded system development) is cross-platform development. In this development style, you create your software on a ...

The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices ...