In more recent times processing power has become less expensive so each user can have exclusive access to one or more processors. The scheduling algorithms in these types of system are designed to allow users to run multiple applications simultaneously without the computer becoming unresponsive. For example a user may run a word processor, a spreadsheet, an email client and a WEB browser all at the same time and would expect each application to respond adequately to input at all time. | USING THE FreeRTOS real TIME kernel This page intentionally left blank 2009 Richard Barry All text source code and diagrams are the exclusive property of Richard Barry. Distribution or publication in any form is strictly prohibited without prior written authority from Richard Barry. FreeRTOS and the FreeRTOS logo are trade marks of Richard Barry. Version .
