Windows XP Embedded
Get all the power of Windows in componentized form with powerful development tools for developing a broad range of devices. * Over 3,000 operating system components * Win32 API compatibility * Pre-existing design templates * Plug and Play interoperability and real time performance (with third-party plug-ins) * Support for all x86-based hardware platforms * Free demo!
eCos home page
Open source, royalty-free, real-time operating system intended for embedded applications.
The highly configurable nature of eCos allows the operating system to be customised to precise application requirements, delivering the best possible run-time performance and an optimised hardware resource footprint.
Supports ARM, Xscale, Renesas H8, x86, 68K, MIPS, PowerPC, Sparc, SuperH, and many others.
preview:
http://ecos.sourceware.org
rtos
FreeRTOS - Realtime Scheduler
Portable, open source, mini Real Time Kernel - a free to download and royalty free RTOS that can be used in commercial applications.
FreeRTOS is licensed under a modified GPL and can be used in commercial applications under this license. (Supports ARM Cortex-M3, ARM7, ARM9, HCS12, H8S, MSP430, Microblaze, Coldfire, AVR, x86, 8051, PIC24 & dsPIC.)
preview:
http://www.freertos.org
Microsoft Windows Embedded - Try it free!
tutorial
RTOS Report: Selecting an Embedded RTOS
Many, if not all, embedded projects require a real-time operating system.
As part of eg3.com's research program, this report details the various options: free RTOSes, embedded Linux, paid RTOSes (commercial) as well as in-depth survey results, overviews, and datasheets.
Due to generous vendor sponsorship, this report is availble for FREE for a limited time.
preview:
http://www.rtos-report.org
Dedicated Systems - Realtime Encyclopedia
Meta-resource on the Web, located in Europe, and focused on identifying and indexing the best resource for realtime systems -- both RTOS and board-level sorts of issues.
Has some great 'buyers guide' of available RTOS's and tools, as well as reviews of Windows CE, QNX, etc.
preview:
http://www.dedicated-systems.com
Windows Embedded offers the most productive set of tools, technologies, and an active development community to give you the confidence that you will be successful in delivering the next generation of smart, connected devices - faster.
Fast-forward your next project with the Windows Embedded family of products.
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