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Old 02-06-2009
Is Linux a RTOS?
Hai Guys,
Is Linux a Real-Time operating system?
Thanks
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Old 02-06-2009
No, Unix is a timesharing OS. Over the years a number of Real Time extentions have been added to Unix. This, combined with the incredible increases in CPU power, has enabled Unix to tackle some real-time applications.

A cousin of Unix called Neutrino might interest you. It is a true RTOS and it is a true microkernel based OS.

QNX Neutrino RTOS
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Old 02-06-2009
Thanks Perderabo
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Old 02-07-2009
And since you ask about Linux in particular, RTAI is one of those extensions Perderabo mentioned, for Linux.
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Old 02-07-2009
Here is a commercial RTOS, according to their web site:

LynxOS - Links

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A real-time operating system for complex embedded systems. 20 years of RTOS experience goes into LynxOS. Broad conformance to open and de facto standards like Linux®, POSIX and UNIX® means that you can confidently build products with the LynxOS RTOS to meet the most stringent requirements for real-time mission-critical applications. Enjoy the time-to-market and investment-protection advantages of open standards-based development using the LynxOS RTOS.
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Old 02-08-2009
Thanks-Corona688,Neo.
 
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