Free software encircles embedded design Open-source software has become a staple in the embedded-system industry as designers struggle with escalating software complexity on limited budgets. EDN Technical Editor Warren Webb discusses the tasks and complaints of embedded-open-source-software users, support for open-source-software packages, and the market's ongoing battle over portable operating systems for platforms such as smartphones and mobile Internet devices in this feature. Read more >>
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