Re: Is Linux right for Embedded?

[Preben Randhol <randhol+abuse@pvv.org>]

On Wed, 3 Oct 2001 13:52:09 -0400, Marin David Condic wrote:
> Well, there *are* problem domains in which 5 years represents 10 generations
> of product. :-) You and I may have lots of experience with long-lived
> systems and see the value of Ada there rather readily. For faster product
> cycles, things like maintenance may be less of a concern. But then, so would
> be the concern about finding programmers who know the language 5 years from
> now.

Wasn't this how they thought in the 60 and ended up with Y2K? That all
systems will be replaced in 10-20 years?

I think security and software quality will eventually play a more
dominant role in the future of software development. As the need for
good quality reliable software will increase more and more as we get
more dependant on the computers and gadgets. Ada is of course a very
good choice for developing such software. Ada will save time on
debugging which ought to make high quality software cheaper than
developed with C or similar.

Preben Randhol
(who wonders when the first XML virus will come)