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Linux on embedded systems
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<p>The <a href="/facts/Linux/9FvCKSTq">Linux Operating system</a> is prevalent in <a href="/facts/Embedded_system/a4muX1wU">embedded systems</a>. As of 2024, Embedded Linux shares the top spot with <a href="/facts/FreeRTOS/v9how6mE">FreeRTOS</a>, with 44% of embedded systems using this operating system . Due to its <a href="/facts/Linux_range_of_use/7Lch3I2y">versatility</a>, its large community of developers, as well as its adaptability to devices with size and power constraints, Linux is a popular choice for devices used in <a href="/facts/Edge_Computing/4lqr8N6V">Edge Computing</a> and autonomous systems. </p>