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QNX

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QNX is an Unix-like, real-time operating system that is embedded in cars, medical devices, machinery, and other devices. The QNX operating system contains a microkernel that handles basic core tasks and a group of servers / daemons outside of the kernel that handle most other tasks. This design gives end-users and developers greater control (i.e. freedom) over the operating system.[1] BlackBerry (formerly RIM) devices such as the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and the BlackBerry smartphone use modified versions of the QNX operating system.

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  • MINIX, a multiserver, microkernel-based operating system

References

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  1. Dan Hildebrand (1992). "An Architectural Overview of QNX®" (PDF). Quantum Software Systems Ltd. p. 10. Retrieved 2013-01-31.

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