What is the future of embedded Linux ?

indian · 04-16-2005, 03:27 AM

HI,
I am a engg student from India.MyProfessor wants me to work on embedded Linux and shape my future in Embedded Linux.Now I don't know anything about Embedded Linux.

Can any onetell me what is the future of Embeded Linux in short and long term? What are the job oportunities ?

Thanks

ahwkong · 04-16-2005, 08:50 AM

Well, the best way to get industrial information is always read their journals and forum. e.g. http://www.linuxdevices.com/

I am not in this industry or has any skill in embedded system, but as far I can see, linux has made inroad into a lot of consumer electronic products (e.g. Linksys 11g router).

On the other hand, people also worry about the GPL issue. Because most of the time, they want to retain their hardware 'secret'. GPL forces them to release the source code and hence may expose their trade secret.

michaelk · 04-16-2005, 03:31 PM

From the rules: http://www.linuxquestions.org/rules.php

Do not expect LQ members to do your homework - you will learn much more by doing it yourself.

Unless your professor has indicated it is ok to ask for assistance.

indian · 04-16-2005, 11:45 PM

Thanks ahwkong for the help...Let me check the link..

and Michaelk,there is soem mis-understanding I guess,THIS IS NOT MY HOMEWORK

..MyProf wants me to spend my next year of graduation on Embedded systems and I am not too sure that shud I do it or not...so that is why I was just looking for some expert's views.

Regards

masand · 04-17-2005, 04:06 AM

hey this is not the corect for um for thois query

and talking about embedded systems ,with a lot of R & D and offshore projects coming to INDIA
there is lot of scope in healthcare systems

regards

indian · 04-17-2005, 05:13 AM

Quote:

there is lot of scope in healthcare systems

"Healthcare systems" ???

u mean Embedded systems..isn't it..

ahwkong · 04-17-2005, 06:32 AM

No, in medical field there is a lot of application of embedded system. Have a look at GE and you will find a lot of examples. e.g. a lot of vital signal monitors

I do not know if GE use linux at all in these kind of device. But I guess due to potential lawsuit they would be rather conservative...

masand · 04-17-2005, 01:38 PM

yes i also wanted to say that same about healthcare systems

i happened to visit a hospital one and i saw their system that they are using for their CT scan and it was on linux

regards

ardentphil69 · 04-19-2005, 03:36 AM

hi !
where are you doing your engg from
let me person who's asked you for
embedded linux does he linux
well the future of linux is bright

I had suggested linux and mySql six years back

regards
ardent

masand · 04-19-2005, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ardentphil69
hi !
where are you doing your engg from
let me person who's asked you for
embedded linux does he linux
well the future of linux is bright

I had suggested linux and mySql six years back

regards
ardent

looks like you are a veteran in this filed
it will be good to know more about your experiences with linux in India

regards

indian · 04-19-2005, 10:50 PM

I am a Computer engg student from India...

thanks for all ur sugestions...

ardentphil69 · 04-21-2005, 07:17 AM

hello
actually your professor should be
helping you
regards
ardent