Embedded Linux puts pressure on Windows CE, VxWorks

Worldwide shipments of embedded Linux operating systems, add-on components, and related services are expected to grow at a 22% compound annual growth rate from $65.2 million in 2003 to $118.5 million in 2006, according to “2004 Embedded Software Strategic Market Intelligence Program” by Venture Development Corp. (VDC).

Based on VDC’s end-user survey, embedded developers currently using Linux most frequently cited Microsoft’s Windows CE/.Net, Wind River Systems’ VxWorks, and proprietary in-house developed or no formal operating system as the OS used for their previous projects.

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