Abstract

As Embedded GNU/Linux systems are establishing themselves as solid alternative to many proprietary OS and RTOS, demands on embedded Linux developers and providers are increasing. In the folowing article an attemt is made to scetch the top requirements for embedded GNU/Linux systems. The main chalanges I belive will be to fit contradicting demands into embedded systems - this demands are:

• Simple user interface vs. in depth diagnostic and administrative interface
• High level of security vs. open and simple access to the system via network
• Resource contstraints vs. high system complexity and low response time