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Embedded linux is everywhere. But arguing that's a reason to use it, or not a reason to use a microcontroller / SOC is wild. Each has tradeoffs.
by hpen 2y ago
Embedded linux is everywhere. But arguing that's a reason to use it, or not a reason to use a microcontroller / SOC is wild. Each has tradeoffs.
- jojobas 2y agoSoCs run linux everywhere. Good luck serving a configuration page over wifi from an atmega.
- hpen 2y agoYou're so stuck in your line of thinking. How about you run an API and host the client in a native app? Problem solved. How about you don't run sshserver. Problem solved.
- jojobas 2y agoI'll take linux in an appliance over having to install an app any day, but that's just me.
- hpen 2y agoFor me it's more about security. If I have a an appliance tied to the internet my entire network is susceptible. With an app, and bluetooth, I could just send data between the appliance and the iPhone, and then use the iPhone connection to the network to send data to the server (if needed / wanted but probably not for this application).