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REASONS FOR CHOOSING FREE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE IN EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
About embedded systems
Tough competition in the embedded market
Free Embedded Systems
Free embedded system kernels - Linux
Free embedded system kernels- uClinux
Free embedded system kernels - NetBSD
Free embedded system kernels - eCos
Computer vs. embedded Linux systems
Licenses in free embedded systems
The GNU GPL business model
ADVANTAGES FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEM DEVELOPERS
Innovation and added value
Software quality
Control
Flexibility
Choice
"Closer to the metal"
Ease of development
Easier coding
Available support and resources
Open development
Valuable learning
Work ownership
Cost
Freedom and proactivity
Less legal hassle
Advantages for developers - Summary
ADVANTAGES FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEM DEVELOPER MANAGERS
Control (1)
Control (2)
Cost effectiveness
Ownership
Easier software management
Learning costs
Advantages for managers - Summary
ADVANTAGES FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEM COMPANIES
Advantages for companies (1)
Advantages for companies (2)
Advantages for companies - Summary
ADVANTAGES FOR CONTENT PROVIDERS
ADVANTAGES FOR CUSTOMERS AND END USERS
Advantages for end users (1)
Advantages for end users (2)
Advantages for end users - Summary
CHALLENGES WITH FREE SOFTWARE AND OPEN SOURCE
Wrong ideas about Free Software and Open Source
Technical challenges
Linux weaknesses
Legal issues
Too much attraction!
Challenges with FOSS - Summary
Useful web sites
About the author
Related documents
How to help
Thanks
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