[Gllug] Very small Linux computer

[Rich Walker]

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?

cheers, Rich.

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