[En-Nut-Discussion] Nut/OS TCP/IP versus Commercial Implementations

[Curtis Maloney]

Andrew Mieczkowski wrote:
>    I have been using Nut/OS and TCP/IP on Ethernut 2 and AT91SAM7X-EK
> boards and they have been performing wonderfully. I have also tried a
> demo from CRX systems to see how well the AT91SAM7X-EK would function
> with without an OS. It seemed a little faster, but not worth the cash
> (at the moment).

A little off topic, but something I feel worth noting:

Many people would suggest this is one of the best strengths of free software - 
it raises the bar on what commercial software MUST deliver.  As you so 
accurately stated, whilst the commercial offering is better, it's does not give 
you _enough_ of an advantage to warrant the cost.

Somehow, a lot of FOSS advocates miss this point.

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Curtis Maloney
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