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Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 16 August 2004
Lift-off for embedded Linux
A new survey estimates worldwide shipments of embedded Linux operating systems, addon components and related services at $65.2 million in 2003.
The "2004 embedded software strategic market intelligence program" from Venture Development Corp estimates worldwide shipments of embedded Linux operating systems, addon components and related services at $65.2 million in 2003 This current research also estimates that embedded Linux revenues will reach $118.5 million by 2006, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 17 Dec 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Based on VDC's end-user survey, embedded developers currently using Linux most frequently cited Windows CE.NET, Wind River Systems' VxWorks and proprietary in-house developed or no formal OS, as the operating system used for their previous project.
VDC analyst Stephen Balacco explains: "In the past, consumer electronics and industrial automation devices have been major markets for Windows CE.NET".
"However, we now see a trend toward use of embedded Linux in these devices".
He continues: "In addition, we expect the displacement of VxWorks will primarily be the result of telecomms/datacomms requirements consolidating around carrier-grade Linux".
"As for users of in-house developed operating systems, migrating to Linux offers a middle-ground solution that offers a foundation for blending roll-your-own and off-the-shelf that includes a combination of source code, control and minimal licensing costs".
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