[ Thanks to Rick
Lehrbaum for this link. ]
“LinuxDevices.com founder Rick Lehrbaum takes a close look at
the data gathered in last year’s Embedded Linux Market Survey and
discovers some fascinating results . . .”
“Throughout 2000, LinuxDevices.com conducted a survey of
developers to try to understand their motivations for using Linux
in embedded systems and intelligent devices. Some of the most
interesting results are in the areas of reasons for wanting to use
open source software, and the perceived strengths and advantages of
Linux.“
“You might think the simple answer would be ‘Because it doesn’t
cost anything!'”
“Not so!” Complete
story