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Altera_Forum
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13 years ago

VxWorks and Linux for automation systems

1. What are the advantages to program in VxWorks software or in Linux software for the automation system that is in this link: 2. What are the things that can be program with these two software fo...
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Altera_Forum
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13 years ago

Hi,

My group has been using VxWorks for the last 6 years, and we're considering switching to Linux.

Advantages of VxWorks are very good performance - hard or near hard real time, and excellent tools.

The biggest disadvantage is a very high price.

Thanks,

Evgeni