Development and Application Advantages of Embedded Linux

Because embedded Linux has inherent advantages, more and more enterprises and scientific research institutions have turned to the development and application of embedded Linux. In summary, embedded Linux has at least nine advantages:

1. Open source code and rich software resources

Linux is a free operating system, and its open source code gives users the maximum freedom. Software on Linux

A wide range of resources, each commonProgramIt can be found in Linux.

2. Powerful kernel, efficient, stable, and multi-task

The Linux kernel is very stable, and its efficiency and stability have been proven in various fields, especially in the network server field. The Linux kernel is small, flexible, and easy to cut, making it suitable for embedded system applications.

3. Supports multiple architectures, such as x86, arm, MIPS, Alpha, and iSCSI.

Currently, Linux has been transplanted to dozens of hardware platforms and supports almost all popular CPUs.

4. Sound network communication, graphics, and file management mechanisms

Linux has been inseparable from the Network since its generation. The network is the strength of Linux. In addition, Linux supports multiple file and graphics systems.

5. Support for a large number of peripheral hardware devices

Drivers on Linux are already very rich. They support various mainstream hardware devices and the latest hardware technologies.

6. The size and functions can be customized.

Linux adheres to the excellent design philosophy of UNIX, which is very flexible and customizable.

7. A good development environment and a continuously evolving development tool set

Linux has a very good complete development tool chain, and there are more than a dozen integrated development environments, many of which are free of charge, greatly reducing development costs.

8. wide support from software developers

The free spirit of Linux has attracted thousands of programmers to invest in Linux development and testing, making Linux a powerful operating system in a short time.

9. Low Price

It is vital for cost-sensitive embedded systems to effectively reduce product costs. Linux exactly has this feature.

Therefore, we have reason to believe that, driven by many Linux vendors at home and abroad, embedded Linux will certainly become a new force in the Internet era.