eCos


Short for Embedded Configurable Operating System, eCos is an open source, configurable, portable and royalty-free embedded real-time operating system, designed for embedded systems development. eCos is targeted at high-volume applications in consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and other applications.

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