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Re: Why Windriver?

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Edit: Also why not Linux in replacement for VxWorks?
FIRST is not in the software business. They have a different mission and vision.

If you are passionate about open source then you can help the community by not complaining but creating an alternate development environment.

You personally will have to pick up the torch and do the job. That is the way the open source environment works. Open source, volunteer driven, and you can lead the way.

Most of the work is already done for you, all you have to do is integrate it and support it. Under the hood the compilers are gcc cross compilers for power pc. You can download these build environments from many sources for free and host it on linux, windows, or mac boxes.

If you choose you can use an old style Make file for use an integrated IDE like eclipse, or another of your choosing.

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Re: Why Windriver?

I've had very little trouble with Windriver once it is set up. I think people are too quick to jump on software just because its trendy and open source. Proprietary software has its place. Here, Windriver works because of how closely integrated it is with vxWorks, which allows us students to work with an operating system that is easy to learn but, at the same time, is used in the real world. Also, it makes sure that any bugs in the system will be promptly solved by paid employees, as opposed to asking an open source community with no tangible stake in the development.

Plus, Windriver itself is an extension of Eclipse, the notable open source IDE. So almost all of the source of Windriver is online for anybody to see.
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