Real-Time-Operating systems

Discussion in 'Software' started by geifx, Oct 6, 2004.

  1. geifx

    geifx Private E-2

    I know there are some lynux operating systems that operate real time. What use do these real time operating systems have? Which real time os is the most realiable? Thanks

    -gx
     
  2. snakefoot

    snakefoot Sergeant Major

    Any reason why you want to know this ?

    Most desktop operating systems like Windows and Linux are real time. The level of reliability is mostly dependent on the quality of hardware in the computer.
     
  3. geifx

    geifx Private E-2

    Windows in not real time. I'm thinking of real time in terms of machine systems. I don't know how to explain what it is because i'm not sure what it is exactly. I can say for sure that windows is not real-time. I googled real time os's, and found out what os's are real-time, but I still don't understand the difference between windows(no real-time) and Blue Cat from lynux.
     
  4. snakefoot

    snakefoot Sergeant Major

    Seems that a Real time Operating System (RTOS) is one that (almost) doesn't interfere with the running application. So the application have (almost) full usage-control of the hardware (CPU,RAM,Network,Disc,Etc.) without being interfered by others.
    Usually "true"(specially designed) RTOS are mostly used in small hardware devices, with limited functionality. An operating system (OS) designed to be used in hardware are also called embedded OS (Like Windows CE). If you want recommedations in this area then you should visit:

    www.dedicated-systems.com
     

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