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Wind River Linux Development Environment

Wind River | LTS 21

Linux/Unix, Ubuntu 18.04 - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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    Computer Software

Looks like a more realistic embedded product

  • February 01, 2024
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Long term support:
Support for a minimum of 10+ years for every Long Term Support (LTS) release
What do you dislike about the product?
Lifecycle of freely available product should be more than 24 months
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Real time Linux kernel problems


    SASHANK S.

fast and powerful

  • January 28, 2024
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Wind River Linux is a comprehensive suite of open source products, tools, and support services. It has a stable core for the development of IoT and specific control app.
What do you dislike about the product?
The cost of the platform is high, royalties for high volume products is it gets high.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Initial Yocto Project platform with a single-pane-of-glass view to deploy and orchestrate the software assets.


    Abhishek S.

Seamless Embedded Solutions with Wind River Linux

  • January 15, 2024
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
What I appreciate most about Wind River Linux is its seamless integration and adaptability to various hardware architectures. This flexibility has been a game-changer for our embedded systems, allowing us to deploy the distribution across a diverse range of platforms with ease. The real-time capabilities have significantly improved the responsiveness of our applications, ensuring they meet the demanding requirements of our projects.

Furthermore, the robust security enhancements in Wind River Linux have been a standout feature. In an era where data protection is paramount, having a Linux distribution that prioritizes and implements strong security measures is crucial. This aspect has boosted our confidence in the overall integrity of our systems.

The comprehensive documentation provided by Wind River has been instrumental during the integration process. Clear and well-organized documentation made the setup smooth, and when questions arose, the responsive support team promptly addressed any concerns. This level of support has been invaluable in ensuring a positive experience with the distribution.

The frequency of use is another aspect that stands out with Wind River Linux. Its adaptability and reliability have made it a go-to choice for our team, allowing us to integrate it seamlessly into our embedded systems on a regular basis. The consistent performance and minimal downtime reinforce its suitability for frequent and ongoing use in various applications.

The reliability of Wind River Linux sets it apart. Our systems have been running consistently without significant downtime, a testament to the stability and dependability of the distribution. In critical applications, where reliability is non-negotiable, Wind River Linux has proven to be a trustworthy and resilient choice.
What do you dislike about the product?
While Wind River Linux has been a strong performer overall, it's important to acknowledge areas where improvement could enhance the user experience. One notable aspect is the learning curve associated with the distribution. The initial setup and configuration may require a steeper learning curve for those less familiar with embedded systems or real-time capabilities.

The extensive feature set, while beneficial for advanced users, might be overwhelming for those seeking a simpler, more streamlined solution. A more user-friendly interface or simplified configurations for common use cases could make the platform more accessible to a broader audience.

Although the documentation is comprehensive, there could be room for improvement in terms of user-friendly guides and tutorials, especially for beginners. More hands-on examples and step-by-step guides could expedite the learning process and reduce potential hurdles during implementation.

Despite these considerations, it's essential to highlight that these points are more about user preferences and entry barriers rather than fundamental flaws in Wind River Linux. With a bit of investment in user education and interface improvements, these challenges could be mitigated, making Wind River Linux even more user-friendly and accessible.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wind River Linux has been a game-changer for us, solving critical challenges in the embedded systems landscape. One standout benefit is its seamless integration with diverse hardware architectures. Before, adapting our applications to different platforms was a time-consuming puzzle. Now, Wind River Linux has simplified this process, saving us valuable time and effort. This adaptability has become a significant asset, allowing us to deploy our solutions across a variety of embedded systems effortlessly.

The real-time capabilities of Wind River Linux have proven to be a game-changer for our applications. In industries where split-second responses are non-negotiable, the enhanced responsiveness ensures that our systems meet the demanding requirements. This has translated into improved performance, reliability, and ultimately, the success of our projects.

Wind River Linux addresses the complex challenge of data security, a paramount concern in today's interconnected world. The robust security enhancements provided by the distribution have elevated our confidence in the integrity of our systems. Knowing that our data is well-protected adds an extra layer of assurance in our daily operations.

On the practical side, the frequency with which we use Wind River Linux speaks volumes about its reliability. We find ourselves regularly integrating it into our embedded systems without significant hiccups. The consistent performance and minimal downtime have made it a trusted companion in our ongoing projects.

In essence, Wind River Linux is not just solving problems; it's enhancing our capabilities and streamlining our processes. The adaptability, real-time capabilities, and robust security measures have collectively made it a valuable asset, contributing significantly to the success and efficiency of our embedded systems endeavors.


    Hari P.

Great option for niche applications of Linux OS

  • January 13, 2024
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Security is one of the top like about Wind River Linux, as it's a pressing need in the current digital world.
What do you dislike about the product?
Commercial version is slightly pricy which can affect your team budget
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Wind River Linux help develop and deploy higly customizable embedded solutions on Linux OS. It has helped me and my team in IoT based embeeded applications.


    Ďeepănshu P.

Review for Wind river

  • January 11, 2024
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Everything is excellent. It helps me out for as per required customisation with excellent support.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing at all. As it provides acceleration towards time-to-market and helps me out to reduce total cost of ownership
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I was using this for some of projects which are needed to deploy on this operating system and it helped me out to do that.


    Adarsh B.

Best embedded Linux

  • January 09, 2024
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Here are the best things that i like aabout wind river linux
1- Reduced cost of our clients organisation
2- Best OS for open source applications
3- Good support
4- Easy to implement and use
5- Can be integrated with many applications, which is one of the coolest feature.
What do you dislike about the product?
Everything is good but customer support for free tire could be improved a little as it will reflect the type of support one would get after a purchase.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Allowed our client to run all of their custom and open source applications. Good with docker containers too.


    Deepak kumar G.

Superb Technology

  • January 08, 2024
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use like for deploy and operate and its reliable and secure operating system.
What do you dislike about the product?
According to me nothing is bad,everything is good
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I think everything is upto date and flexible for use.


    SACHIN KUMAR P.

Its an innovative navigation model the open source of embedded system runs with help of experts

  • January 08, 2024
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Wind river linux is experts designed very streamed lined implementation system outstanding work, costumer support, frequently all the queries get resolved semeless speed & experience
What do you dislike about the product?
The cost of the platform is little high, for high volume products is gets high pretty quickly. Windriver Linux distro is solid concept and can be integrated with minimal effort into your products.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
it helps to alleviate your technical debt from security issues, ongoing maintenance, and operations.


    Medical Devices

Robust OS for embedded devices and great experience

  • January 08, 2024
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Very stable ,robust and better performance when compared to other diatros.outstanding customer support and seamless integration capabilities are the major highlights of wind river linux.Mostly used in iot and medical domains.Security and compliance of third party licenses has been made easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is nothing much to dislike.so far everything is good
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Open source licensing,software patches, integration with hardware has been made easy. Easily develop and build embedded system applications.


    Danish S.

Good for all new users

  • January 08, 2024
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use and easy to install and configure
What do you dislike about the product?
Few commands are not good. Make more man pages and settings
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Freeware and easy to manager local servers as well