There have been attempts at using QNX for a mainstream OS though, neither that gained major success but not because of lack of technical merit. In the mid 1980

There have been attempts at using QNX for a mainstream OS though, neither that gained major success but not because of lack of technical merit. In the mid 1980's, the ICON microcomputer system, perhaps known mostly for being used in Canadian schools. In the early '00s, QNX got jealous of Linux's success and started opening it up to try to attract app developers from the open source community.. but closed down the program before it could gain traction. In the early '10s, it was bought by Blackberry and used for the OS of a new wave of Blackberry smartphones and a tablet.