[Gllug] Very small Linux computer

will will at hellacool.co.uk
Thu Aug 5 15:51:41 UTC 2004


Rich Walker wrote:
> will <will at hellacool.co.uk> writes:
>>Rich Walker wrote:
>>
>>>We usually attach PICs via CAN to a PC of some sort, possibly running
>>>RTAI (www.rtai.org) which does very nicely for real-time stuff.
>>
>>This is different from rtlinux I presume, what would the reason be to use rtai over rtlinux (as
>>someone with no experience of real-time development).
> 
> 1. RTLinux is patent-encumbered.
> 2. The GPL version of RTlinux has no support.
> 3. RTAI has a community.
> 4. And they're nice people.
> 5. You need any more?

6. RTAI Developers smell better?

OK, you convinced me, I had never heard of RTAI, I will have a look into it.

Will.
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