[Gd-hackers] A Dylan based RTOS as Pilot Project to establish a OD software foundation?

[Peter Robisch]

Hallo all,

A few days ago I add to the Glossary of the Open Dylan wiki two sections
("Open Source Communities" and "Software Vendor"). This triggered in my mind
the following question relate to the Open Dylan Community:

   * Who are possible "Senior Partners" or "Pilot customers" for Dylan,   
     that can sponsor the Open Dylan community?

My current answer is 

     RTOS software vendors as QXN. 
     (RTOS real-time operation system)
     QXN's RTOS is currently C-based, but why not in the future Dylan based?

This idea is based on the fact that Andreas Bogk, one of the committers of
the Open Dylan Community, is highly interested in Dylan relating to OS.

I would appreciate a discussion in this thread related to these topics: 

* The general question: 
      How to a establish a Open Dylan Software foundation?

* Any other idea related to the question: 
      Who are possible "Senior Partners" or "Pilot customers" for Dylan"?

* Any comment on 
      "RTOS are an appropriate pilot field 
       to work as Dylan community together with sponsors."
   
      (Here I hope for a comment by Andreas Bogk.)

* Arguments related to
      "Why could Dylan be attractive to QXN, the RTOS vendor?". 
      
      To evaluate feasibility of "winning QXN as Senior Partner".
  
      (Here I think, for example, Hugh Greene can write a good 
       reply as he knew developing Navigation System from his 
       job experience. 
       Note: QXN RTOS is often used for car navigation systems.

The goal of this thread is build up opinions about "How to establish an Open
Dylan Software Foundation" within the Open Dylan Community.

A first place to discuss these opinions more personally would be the DHCE
2006 (Dylan Hacker Conference Event) co-located at the 23rd Chaos
Communication Congress in Berlin (Germany). 


Greetings,

		Pet-ro


APPENDIX: Information and links related to QXN.


QNX Software Systems is the industry leader in real-time, microkernel OS
technology. Their development suite provides the most trusted foundation for
embedded systems in the networking, automotive, medical and industrial
markets. 
Global leaders such as Cisco, Delphi, Siemens, Texaco, and Ford depend on
QNX technology for network routers, medical devices, intelligent
transportation systems, safety and security systems, next-generation
robotics, and other mission- or life-critical applications. 
Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada,
and distributes its products in more than 100 countries worldwide

QNX Software has been bought up by audio giant Harman for US$138M in 2004.
[ http://www.ottawabusinessjournal.com/281777372611416.php |]    
Harman's interest in QNX lies with the Ottawa firm's flagship Neutrino
realtime operating system, a telematics system for cars and other
applications. That makes QNX complimentary to Harman's consumer division,
which sells its high-end audio systems through automakers such as
DaimlerChrysler and General Motors. 

Telematics systems are a combination of computers and telecommunications
that provide drivers with everything from real-time navigation assistance to
reminders about when vehicle maintenance is required. It's quickly growing
into a multibillion-dollar industry.



http://www.qxn.de
http://www.qnx.com/download/feature.html?programid=8101 
http://www.qnx.com/products/evaluation/index.html


http://www.harman.com/what_we_do/default.aspx 

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harman_International_Industries