RE: RE: qnx in vehicles
Re "interesting there has been no mention of the fact that many autocompanies have already signed onto the Intel-Nokia "meego" system for invehicle systems."
The QNX website indicates diversity of applications in many markets. Under customers, QNX lists Acura, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, GM, Hyundai, Land Rover, Porsche, Renault-Samsung and Saab. That seems like a substantial list. Obvious missing majors are Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan and Ford.
Wikipedia states the following for in-vehicle meego systems:
The GENIVI Alliance was founded on March 2, 2009 by BMW Group, Delphi, GM, Intel, Magneti-Marelli, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Visteon, and Wind River with the goal of establishing a globally competitive, Linux-based operating system, middleware and platform for the automotivein-vehicle infotainment industry. Since then, the alliance has expandedto more than 50 members who are working together to deliver an open andglobally consistent software platform based on Linux for use by thewhole car industry.
The Alliance is based in San Ramon, California, USA.
In their customer descriptions, QNX claims customers choose qnx architecture for its reliability, scalability, flexibility, security and ease of use They imply that QNX has some advantages over Linux, but I am not sure what those are.
The QNX website is:https://www.qnx.com/
It is worthwhile to have a look. When you think about it, communicating to a mobile person is not much different than communicating with a mobile vehicle. RIM buying QNX makes sense.
I found the following article on meego to be interesting.
https://www.itwire.com/your-it-news/mobility/42365-intelnokia-meego-phones-are-no-go-until-1st-half-of-2011