Embedded operating system

An embedded operating system is an operating system for embedded computer systems. These operating systems are designed to be very compact and efficient, forsaking many functions that non-embedded computer operating systems provide, and which may not be used by the specialized applications they run. They are frequently also real-time operating systems.

Examples of embedded operating systems could include the software used in Automated teller machines, Cash Registers, CCTV systems, jukeboxes and suchlike.

[edit] See also

• List of Embedded operating systems
• Principle of least privilege (computer security)

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