RTOS in Embedded Systems

Comments focus on the use of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS, QNX, and VxWorks in embedded devices, debating their advantages over general-purpose OS like Linux, hardware compatibility, and open-source alternatives.

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Sample Comments

MichaelZuo Sep 26, 2024 View on HN

It's surprising they didn't pick a RTOS.

schwap May 11, 2020 View on HN

Yes and...? Neither Linux (normally) or MacOS an RTOS, what would he gain by switching to them?

calvinmorrison Mar 21, 2023 View on HN

You'd think some embedded proprietary RTOS would be ideal

eulgro Dec 9, 2023 View on HN

Most likely a RTOS, not a real OS.

internetter Aug 6, 2023 View on HN

Thank god I've been privileged to not be forced into using commercial RTOSes

spicybright Oct 28, 2021 View on HN

Is there anything fundamental in pi hardware that prevents putting a real time OS on it? (I'm not a hardware engineer)

thrillgore Nov 19, 2013 View on HN

I would not use Linux in something this pivotal. FreeRTOS or RTEMS would be my first candidates.

pragmatic8 May 28, 2021 View on HN

Why would a smartphone CPU preclude the use of an RTOS?

monocasa Apr 12, 2022 View on HN

It's running on a proprietary RTOS.

rudolph9 Sep 1, 2020 View on HN

Are there any open source real-time operating systems?