All of us are very familiar with computers or laptops. The software that helps to communicate between the hardware and the user is known as the operating system (OS). There are many kinds of operating systems in the markets.
But there is a difference between these two types of operating systems. They belong to the same category but have applications at different places and have different functions.
VxWorks vs Linux
The difference between VxWorks and Linux is that VxWorks is a real-time operating system, whereas Linux is an operating system. VxWorks has its maximum use in electronic devices and embedded systems, whereas Linux was mainly designed to be used in computers and smartphones.
Vxworks is a real-time operating system developed in 1987. It was developed by the Wind River, a branch company of the TGS capital. It is an American company, which developed the VxWorks.
Linux is also an American operating system. It was developed by Linus Torvalds. This operating system is designed on c. it uses high-level language for operation. It was mainly designed for computers, smart devices, etc.,
Comparison Table
Parameters of Comparison | VxWorks | Linux |
---|---|---|
Developer | Wind River | Linus Torvalds |
Operating system family | Real-time operating system | Unix-like |
Marketing targets | Embedded systems only | Personal computers, supercomputers, mobile devices, embedded devices, etc. |
Initial release | 1987 | 17 September 1991 |
Uses | Mars Rover 2020, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Science Laboratory known as Curiosity Rover | Space X, Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the development of spacecraft, etc. |
What is VxWorks?
Vxworks is a real-time operating system developed in 1987. It was developed by the Wind River, a branch company of the TGS capital. It is an American company, which developed the VxWorks.
Vxworks is mainly programmed on Diab, GNU, C++ compilers. It supports Intel architecture, Power architecture, and ARM architecture. The components of VxWorks are the Operating system, the hardware, and the software.
It has high applications, which are milestones in the history of VxWorks are in spacecraft like Mars Rover 2020, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Science Laboratory known as Curiosity Rover, and many more.
It also has a huge contribution to the network and communications. Famous companies like Cisco, Motorola, Samsung, and Oracle, and Dell power use this operating system for their product development.
This operating system is customizable, can be easily modified, and has a very safe using property for third-party holders. This is very popular in the electronics, networking, and communication industries.
What is Linux?
Linux is also an American operating system. It was developed by Linus Torvalds. This operating system is designed on c. it uses high-level language for operation. It was mainly designed for computers, smart devices, etc.,
The main uses of the Linux operating system include routers, smart devices, mobiles and is also used in automobiles such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Hyundai, Toyota, etc. 90% of all cloud infrastructures are powered by Linux, including the supercomputers.
Linux has a speeded network due to its flexible application on many commonly used devices. Linux is a free and open operating system which is the main difference in respect to other operating systems.
The operating system Linux is used in video games and in routers too. But it also has some specialized uses like in digital security, home theatres, system rescue, in space, and many more.
Main Differences Between VxWorks and Linux
- The initial release of VxWorks in the market was in 1987 and the Linux on 17 September 1991. The Linux came to market after 4 years of VxWorks.
- The example of uses of VxWorks operating system is the Mars Rover 2020, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Science Laboratory known as Curiosity Rover, and application of the operating system of Linux is Space X, Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the development of spacecraft, etc.
References
- https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:37874
- https://elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=21556648
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