Embedded Operating Systems Selection Guide

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Embedded Linux operating system
The HP Linux thin client image is a real-time operating system created by Hewlett-Packard using open-
source Linux components. The operating system contains a Linux kernel, command shells, networking, mul-
timedia, Internet browsing, and a custom user interface. This operating system provides the additional
capacity of adding or removing other Linux utilities not part of the standard installation. The following
table lists strengths and weaknesses of the Embedded Linux operating system:
Embedded Linux Operating System
Strengths Weaknesses
Small memory requirements Limited peripheral device support
Firefox browser Limited printer support
Remote management No Win32-based applications support
Can lock down or customize image User interface not identical to Microsoft products
Operating system license cost
Connection administrator application
Kiosk mode - locked down
XDM (X-Terminal)
Customizable with open source software and components
on select platforms
Open source
Multimedia capable