Embedded Linux: Its Origins and Market Presence
Location: KeyPoint Credit Union
Embedded environments have often used specialized operating systems. The history of the use of embedded UNIX variants will be presented, how these have led to the current wide-spread use of embedded Linux, and the pros and cons of embedded Linux as compared with its alternatives.
About the speaker, Joel Williams, Embedded Linux Design Services Joel Williams has been a consultant for over 20 years, specializing in communications and embedded systems. He has developed communications systems for clients using a wide range of technologies including Wi-Fi wireless protocols and network switches. Embedded systems development has focused primarily on embedded Linux systems, and has leveraged Joel’s broad experience with other embedded technologies and Unix.
Joel has worked with standards organizations, and has established product certification testing programs. He also provides patent review, litigation support, forensic analysis and expert witness services in legal matters. Joel holds several patents.
Joel is currently CNSV Secretary. He was CNSV Treasurer in 2005 and 2006.
Location: KeyPoint Credit Union
