LynxOS

LynxOS RTOS
DeveloperLynx Software Technologies, Inc.
Written inAda, C, C++, Rust
OS familyUnix-like real-time operating system
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed source
Initial release1986 (1986)
Latest release7.1 / February 20, 2020 (2020-02-20)
Marketing targetEmbedded systems
Available inEnglish
PlatformsMotorola 68010, Intel 80386, ARM architecture, PowerPC
Kernel typeMonolithic, dynamic extendable
Default
user interface
Command line interface
LicenseProprietary
Official websitewww.lynx.com/products/lynxos-posix-real-time-operating-system-rtos

The LynxOS RTOS is a Unix-like real-time operating system from Lynx Software Technologies (formerly "LynuxWorks"). Sometimes known as the Lynx Operating System, LynxOS features full POSIX conformance and, more recently, Linux compatibility. LynxOS is mostly used in real-time embedded systems, in applications for avionics, aerospace, the military, industrial process control and telecommunications.