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comp.os.linux.embedded
This is a relatively new newsgroup (discussion board) devoted to the bad boy of all real-time operating systems, the spoiler of commercial royalties, and the love child of nerd everywhere: embedded Linux.
preview: http://groups.google.com  

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comp.realtime
Devoted to realtime computing, both RTOS and realtime issues.
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Embedded Systems Design - Embedded.com
The central US magazine devoted to embedded systems. Print version is FREE to qualified engineers in the US. Embedded.com features the latest news and downloadable code, information on the Embedded Systems Conferences, and now is striving to have a balance between hardware and software coverage.
preview: http://www.embedded.com  

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RTOS Report: Selecting an Embedded RTOS
Many, if not all, embedded projects require a real-time operating system. As part of eg3.com's research program, this report details the various options: free RTOSes, embedded Linux, paid RTOSes (commercial) as well as in-depth survey results, overviews, and datasheets. Due to generous vendor sponsorship, this report is availble for FREE for a limited time.
preview: http://www.rtos-report.org  

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RTOS @ Wikipedia
A real-time operating system (RTOS) is a multitasking operating system intended for real-time applications. Such applications include embedded systems (programmable thermostats, household appliance controllers, mobile telephones), industrial robots, spacecraft, industrial control (see SCADA), and scientific research equipment. An RTOS facilitates the creation of a real-time system, but does not guarantee the final result will be...
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Dedicated Systems - Realtime Encyclopedia
Meta-resource on the Web, located in Europe, and focused on identifying and indexing the best resource for realtime systems -- both RTOS and board-level sorts of issues. Has some great 'buyers guide' of available RTOS's and tools, as well as reviews of Windows CE, QNX, etc.
preview: http://www.dedicated-systems.com