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Old 10-16-2013, 09:14 AM   #13
5thWiggle
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They are used a lot in embedded systems for use in industry where you need a predictable (and short) response time. An example off the top of my head is a vision system for inspecting product for defects. Other uses are in cars (Toyota and GM cars run on QNX), medical devices and nuclear plants.
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