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Re: Why Windriver?

The I in FIRST stands for Inspiration. What is more inspiring, using a free IDE and compiler and a $50 AVR board that anybody can access, or using real tools that are used in industry? At my company, we use both LabVIEW and Windriver/vxworks extensively. While you might get exposure to one of those in college, FIRST is probably the only way for a high school student to be exposed to these professional tools.

You might be interested in Wikipedia's Notable Products using VxWorks, for example, the Boeing 787, Honda's ASIMO, and the Spirit and Opportunity Mars Rovers.
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Re: Why Windriver?

Greg McKaskle, I salute you! And I for one thank National Instruments tremendously for all that they provide to FIRST (for free). FIRST wouldn't be the amazing program it is without you guys.
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