After introducing interrupts and the foreground/background architecture, I am finally ready to tackle the concept of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS). In this first lesson on RTOS (commonly ...

When someone buys a new smartphone, often they're preoccupied with the camera specs or the size of the screen or its storage capabilities. It's easy to overlook one of the most foundational aspects of ...

Microsoft code editor Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is just five years old but the developer tool has gained impressive adoption with the world's developer population. VS Code today has 14 million ...

Software engineering is the branch of computer science that deals with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications. Software engineers apply engineering principles and ...

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A system software component that is external to the operating system kernel. If the phrase is used to refer to the operating system itself, it is redundant because an operating system "is" software.

Kylin Software Co launched a next-generation proprietary operating system (OS), Kylin V11, in Beijing on Tuesday, which features a better user experience and richer extended ecosystem, in addition to ...

Echelon’s Edge Control Node (ECN) is Verizon 3G certified, Echelon has announced. The ECN runs Echelon’s Control Operating System (COS) software, which provides distributed intelligence and control ...

Microsoft introduced Windows 11 SE, its new student-focused operating system, in early November following the rollout of Windows 11 in October. Windows 11 SE was built with students and teachers in ...

After months of reports that Volkswagen was struggling with software problems, the company announced today that it will develop its own operating system and software platform. Christian Senger, chief ...

Apple's big update turned out to be a big problem, according to some users. — -- Apple's big iOS 8 rollout turned out to be a big problem for some users, who filed a class action lawsuit this ...