The idea of running a desktop operating system,such as Windows,concurrently with a real-time operating system(RTOS)on a single CPU can be;a very attractive proposition.It eliminates the need for a second CPU while still providing the Windows interface for the RTOS.That arrangement lets the user monitor and interact with the real-time processes via a familiar interface.In addition,a desktop Windows environment provides a Vast array of tools for data logging,analysis,storage,and networking and provides a straightforward link between the factory floor and the executive suite,with stops along the way at marketing,sales,inventory,and all other aspects of the enterprise.
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