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  2. The Linux Porting Guide

    This guide provides comprehensive information on porting software from Linux to QNX.

  3. Key differences between Linux and QNX 
  4. Conclusion
  • Introduction

    This introduction describes the basic requirements for using QNX SDP on the Raspberry Pi.

  • Quick start target image (QSTI)

    This guide provides instructions on how to set up the quick start target image (QSTI) on a Raspberry Pi.

  • Custom target image (CTI)

    This guide provides instructions on how to set up the custom target image (CTI) on a Raspberry Pi.

  • Interfacing with your hardware

    This chapter describes how to communicate with your given hardware.

  • The Linux Porting Guide

    This guide provides comprehensive information on porting software from Linux to QNX.

    • Porting to QNX
    • System architecture considerations
    • Embedded HW and BSPs for QNX
    • Key differences between Linux and QNX 
      • Kernel architecture
      • Resource management
      • Real-time capabilities
      • Fault tolerance and reliability
      • Security model
      • Use cases
      • Development and ecosystem
      • Summary of key differences
      • Where QNX excels
      • Conclusion
    • Porting a Linux open source component to QNX
    • Developing Drivers for QNX

Conclusion

While Linux offers greater flexibility and a larger ecosystem, QNX excels in reliability, real-time capabilities, and suitability for mission-critical applications.

 References:

  • Linux Kernel Documentation

  • Real-Time Linux (PREEMPT_RT)

  • QNX-Developer Documentation 

  • QNX-Neutrino-Product-Brief-v7

  • QNX-Momentics-Product-Brief

Page updated: September 05, 2025