“FSMLabs today released version V2.0 of RealTime Linux (RTLinux)
today. This new version of RTLinux supports a POSIX pthread style
API, SMP processors, POSIX style device drivers, and highly
optimized timing code. RTLinux is a modified version of the
Linux kernel that provides the “hard real time” functionality
needed to control machinery while making the full power of the
Linux kernel available. RTLinux V2.0 offers a stripped down
version of the POSIX pthreads API, a powerful shared memory
utility, and solid support for symmetric multiprocessing.”
“Measurements of a dual PentiumII running RTLinux V2.0 have
shown no timing delays greater than 25 microseconds on periodically
scheduled tasks. RTLinux V2.0 moves towards standards without
sacrificing performance. “RTLinux has always had compelling
technical advantages, and Version 2.0 extends the technical edge
and makes some significant steps forward on ease of use”, says
Victor Yodaiken.”
“Version 1 of RTLinux is already widely used in industry and
research labs, worldwide. The significantly enhanced functionality
of Version 2.0 is expected to extend RTLinux into a wider range of
applications. Version 2.0 RTLinux is also redesigned to make ports
to other processor architectures simpler. FSMLabs plans to release
Version 3.0, with support for PowerPC as well as x86, within the
next two months.”