Because of their complexity, most modern systems are reliant on scheduling algorithms for efficient multitasking and multiplexing. Invariably these algorithms implement compromises based on specific objectives such as meeting deadlines. This blog post looks at two tasking models which implement different compromises depending on the objectives set by the system user: these models are called “co-operative” and “pre-emptive”.

In a conversation with a colleague, I found myself wondering what was the impact of running code under Windows vs a "bare metal" x86 box. One of the nice things about working for a tool vendor is that you have the tools to hand to perform these kind of experiments "for fun".

One of my favourite sayings is "when the only tool you have is a hammer, all your problems look like nails".

We've been analyzing the response time of our website by tracking the ping response times, and I saw an opportunity to use one of RapiTime's reports to visualise this data.

Our RVS integration with the Deos RTOS promises to offer an out-of-the-box solution, significantly reducing the effort needed to analyze timing and scheduling behavior of software hosted on Deos.