Embedded Linux in Decline? | Linux Today

Embedded Linux in Decline?

Written By
MA
Matt Asay
Sep 15, 2007

“Embedded Systems Design’s annual survey of developers has
turned up some interesting data: the embedded Linux Gold Rush may
finally be over. My first job in open source was for embedded Linux
pioneer, Lineo, so I found this news both interesting and
surprising: Linux for embedded (mobile phones, SOHO routers, etc.)
is about as certain as my daughter asking for a grilled cheese
sandwich for lunch.

“In other words, guaranteed…”

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Matt Asay

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