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Is there a current front-runner in the embedded operating system market? Is it too soon to tell? Which embedded system are you developing for now? What operating system is on your smartphone and what that a determining factor in your decision to buy it?
If there is a front runner right now it is probably iPhone OS. However I see Android or Win 7 Embedded being a better option due to being available from more than one manufacturer and more flexibility.
But the majority of smartphone users could care less if the OS is open source and less restrictive in the apps that are available, at least in my opinion.
Over the long haul, iPhone OS probably has the advantage as it is dependable, not only in operation but in consistent look, feel, and operation across all apps and it is so intuitive, the average user has to do very little in order to make it work for them.
In my opinion the three most important things in smartphone satisfaction are, user interface, user interface, and user interface.
But that's just me. Your mileage may vary.
Over the long haul, iPhone OS probably has the advantage as it is dependable, not only in operation but in consistent look, feel, and operation across all apps and it is so intuitive, the average user has to do very little in order to make it work for them.
In my opinion the three most important things in smartphone satisfaction are, user interface, user interface, and user interface.
But that's just me. Your mileage may vary.
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While I have yet to use android, I have used Windows Mobile for over 4 years now, & I have found it to be an absolute necessity. It has allowed me to link with & use my HTC Wizard as a fairly seamless stand-in for my MS office Apps system.
On one occasion it allowed me to rebuild my entire Outlook program on my desktop following a serious crash. I did have other backups available, but none were as up to date as my phone's apps.
My contact list is well over 2,000 entries & many of them include notes & annotations. This is great for when I don't have my laptop with me throughout the day on local or short business trips. Prior to this it was carry a cell phone, & your PDA of choice.
On one occasion it allowed me to rebuild my entire Outlook program on my desktop following a serious crash. I did have other backups available, but none were as up to date as my phone's apps.
My contact list is well over 2,000 entries & many of them include notes & annotations. This is great for when I don't have my laptop with me throughout the day on local or short business trips. Prior to this it was carry a cell phone, & your PDA of choice.
Embedded in what?
At the moment, many variations of Linux is embedded in billions of devices around the world; they include phones, cars, trucks, test equipment, heavy machinery, radios - two way and receiver only, toasters, fridges, televisions, video recorders, just about any sort of household electronic good you can name.
However, from the list of options, I gather you are referring more to the hand sized phone / internet access devices, and not the whole embedded industry.
At the moment, many variations of Linux is embedded in billions of devices around the world; they include phones, cars, trucks, test equipment, heavy machinery, radios - two way and receiver only, toasters, fridges, televisions, video recorders, just about any sort of household electronic good you can name.
However, from the list of options, I gather you are referring more to the hand sized phone / internet access devices, and not the whole embedded industry.
Pretty common to use Linux variations in industrial applications.
Can even get a nix version of a controller for my robot arms.
I expect nix in my key fob soon.
But back to the topic I think Android will be the more widely adopted web OS for small hand held devices. its evolving very nicely at the moment.
I'm wondering what OS they use in cerebral embedded applications.
www.embeddedtechmag.com --Nasa rag that has the article to refer to (may2010)
Can even get a nix version of a controller for my robot arms.
I expect nix in my key fob soon.
But back to the topic I think Android will be the more widely adopted web OS for small hand held devices. its evolving very nicely at the moment.
I'm wondering what OS they use in cerebral embedded applications.
www.embeddedtechmag.com --Nasa rag that has the article to refer to (may2010)
I know they're actually MID/smartphone-oriented but they are embedded operating systems...
I for one believe that open source embedded operating systems are going to get most of the market share, because embedded systems need to be modified easily to fit different needs.
I for one believe that open source embedded operating systems are going to get most of the market share, because embedded systems need to be modified easily to fit different needs.
Most devices that run embedded operating systems are 'single purpose' devices: engine combustion computers, HVAC controls, assorted set top boxes, microwave ovens, CNC systems, GPS systems, military systems, aircraft controls, traffic lights, etc.
But even if 'dedicated function' devices didn't outnumber those that accept multiple apps, it still wouldn't matter to the consumer. He or she may care about the apps they can run, but not the OS that supports them. Isn't that the argument the 'cloud' crowd has been pushing regarding desktop OSs?
But even if 'dedicated function' devices didn't outnumber those that accept multiple apps, it still wouldn't matter to the consumer. He or she may care about the apps they can run, but not the OS that supports them. Isn't that the argument the 'cloud' crowd has been pushing regarding desktop OSs?
by counting the dedicated single purpose devices in the mix, you just gave GNU/Linux the hands down victory.
it's used for far more of them than any other system.
[ not to mention the fact that Android is just java on top of a linux kernel.
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it's used for far more of them than any other system.
[ not to mention the fact that Android is just java on top of a linux kernel.
]
but as a consumer, do I care what OS the DVR runs, as long at it connects to the TV?
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As long as the application works well, who cares what operating system it's on?
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3 reasons why embedded os is important, Security, security , security. Oh and if its an open OS then extensibility as well, but security trumps all.
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Many moons ago, I used a computer that was up and ready to go within 15 seconds. When I moved to a Windows-based PC, I was chagrined because it was so slow to get up to speed. I have often wished I could go back to my good old Commodore C-128, with the built-in operating system. (Indeed, I still occasionally fire up the old 128.)
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