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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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13 years ago

@dsl,

In my experience, VxWorks support got even worse after WindRiver was acquired by Intel in 2009.

To mitigate Linux GPL licensing issues, we're also looking at FreeBSD. It has more commercial-friendly licensing terms.

Thanks,

Evgeni