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T E C H N I C A L P A P E R Choosing INtime over RTX A Comparison of Real-Time Extensions August, 2005 1600 NW Compton Drive, Suite 104, Beaverton, OR 97006 USA +1 (503) 748-4720 fax +1 (503) 748-4730 This document is protected by US and international copyright laws. INtime and iRMX are registered trademarks of TenAsys Corporation. All trademarks, registered trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Other companies, products, and brands mentioned herein may be trademarks of other owners. Information regarding products other than those from TenAsys has been compiled from available manufacturers’ material. TenAsys cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies in such material. TenAsys makes no warranty for the correctness or for the use of this information, and assumes no liability for direct or indirect damages of any kind arising from the information contained herewith, technical interpretation or technical explanations, for typographical or printing errors, or for any subsequent changes in this article. TenAsys reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice, and without incurring any liability. Contact your local TenAsys sales office or distributor to obtain the latest specifications and product descriptions. Copyright ? 2005, TenAsys Corporation, All Rights Reserved No part of this guide may be copied, duplicated, reprinted, and stored in a retrieval system by any means, mechanical or electronic, without the written permission of the copyright owner. August, 2005 Edition Choosing INtime over RTX A Comparison of Real-Time Extensions Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction3 Is a real-time extension for Windows really necessary? 3 Doesn’t a faster processor make Windows more deterministic? 3 Highlighted Comparison4 With so many similarities, where are the differences? 4 Safe, Secure, Reliable 5 Safety in a