Re: [foxboro] Take an unscientific poll!


For a general-purpose OS, that would probably do what you ask of it in the
context of your average I/A system, I too would rather be
vendor-independent and go open-source...probably one of the BSDs since they
seem to change somewhat less than Linux.  I like Linux, use it at home and
at work, but for a control system, I like the API- and
architecture-stability of the BSDs a bit more.

For very high robustness and or outstanding real-time performance on the
Intel platform, I'd probably run QNX.  Single vendor, yes, but they make
some truly amazing software.  (I too feel that Intel/AMD is now the way to
go for commodity workstation/server hardware).

As for Foxboro or Not:  while I've discovered some nice things about the
I/A system, there are too many things about it and about Invensys itself
that make me uncomfortable.  I probably would not bid Invensys on a new
plant.  This in no way reflects on the Invensys folks on this list; y'all
have generally been great.  But alas, your company does not appear to take
your (or its customers') advice for its direction.

Corey





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Re: Foxboro vs. Non-Foxboro...

Well, I was just trying to see what the feeling was on architecture
generally, irrespective of automation suppliers.  I guess I should have
included Linux as a choice instead of Other, but I figured people would be
able to figure that out.

It's amazing how many people read this.  22 votes already.  No ballot box
stuffing, anyone!!!

Tim Lowell
Control Systems Engineer
Phillips Petroleum Company, Trainer Refinery
Phone:      610-364-8362
Fax:  610-364-8211
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