Implications of Open Source
Open-source software—with its accessibility, reliability, and means of support—clearly threaten the commercial software vendors who provide proprietary solutions. Using Linux for embedded development threatens the future market share for companies such as Microsoft and Wind River. It's in their best business interests to spread fear, uncertainty, and doubt within the embedded industry.5,6 For many years, Microsoft didn't consider Linux a threat in the desktop, server, or embedded arenas. That situation has changed, as Microsoft has stated that Linux is now its number-one target.7 Microsoft's attention to Linux further enhances Linux's position as a viable option for embedded development. Many developers see open source ...
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