Cheaper alternatives to RTOS

[a_fischetti]

Hi there,
I was about to start a new project with a PowerPC 5553. I'm looking for a RTOS because it is a real-time multi-tasking system. Some commercial rtos I've seen are really too expensive!!! I can't afford to pay some 10,000 $ per year just for the licence!

Any suggestions? Any cheaper solutions even with less features are welcome.

Thanks.

 

[7rots51]

Re: I$ it $o expen$ive?

You can use RTLinux and eCOS RTOS,they are free and open source,you can also check freeRTOS.org

 

[xiaohua]

I$ it $o expen$ive?

Commersal RTOS is very expensive indeed. But you can get some info about RealTime Linux to help you make dicision.

You can use the VxWorks/Nucleus/ThreadX/QNX, and HardHat Linux.

And you can use the Linux + RTAI, just free.

 

[alzomor]

Re: I$ it $o expen$ive?

Hi
you can check UCOS & µc-linux too
Salam
Hossam Alzomor

 

[zaheemkhalid]

Re: I$ it $o expen$ive?

Check out emule!!!!

 

[mmike]

I$ it $o expen$ive?

Try LynxOS for PPC -- Linux Works