Linux is a good match for commercial grade embedded applications due to its stability and networking ability. It is generally highly stable, is already in use by large numbers of programmers, and allows developers to program hardware “close to the metal.”

Where is embedded Linux used?

Operating systems based on the Linux kernel are used in embedded systems such as consumer electronics (i.e. set-top boxes, smart TVs, personal video recorders (PVRs), in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), networking equipment (such as routers, switches, wireless access points (WAPs) or wireless routers), machine control, …

Why Linux operating system is used?

For example, Linux has emerged as a popular operating system for web servers such as Apache, as well as for network operations, scientific computing tasks that require huge compute clusters, running databases, desktop/endpoint computing and running mobile devices with OS versions like Android.