VxWorks is just too good [LWN.net]

VxWorks is just too good

Posted Dec 2, 2005 19:12 UTC (Fri) by brouhaha (guest, #1698)
In reply to: VxWorks is just too good by larryr
Parent article: LinkSys courts Linux hackers with WRT54GL (LinuxDevices)

Sure, but Linksys doesn't have to do the rewriting of the software, so their cost to switch is almost nothing. The software is provided by the ODM that makes the box for Linksys, or (more likely) by the vendor of the wireless chipset/SOC. For instance, their original Linux-based router software was provided by Broadcom. If they're still using Broadcom chips in the new WRT54G, the VxWorks software is probably also provided by Broadcom.

Disclaimer: I work for a company that develops chips and software for competing wireless router products, though my comments here are my own opinions and do not necesssarily reflect the position of my employer.

So Broadcom

Posted Dec 5, 2005 21:17 UTC (Mon) by Baylink (guest, #755) [Link]

wasn't capable of building a software load that would fit in the smaller footprint?

Or wasn't given the chance?

Clearly, C/L is still paying them, so they're not entirely on the outs...