NI to help CERN adopt 64bit Linux

European lab CERN is working to standardise 64bit Linux as the operating system for all if its control systems, according to test firm National Instruments (NI).

CERN

NI has been involved with CERN for many years, and NI’s LabView system design tool was used to develop control software for, amongst other things, the Large Hadron Collider’s collimation system.

The engineering department of CERN’s industrial controls and engineering (EN-ICE) group was lead customer when NI defined the 64bit Linux version of LabView.


“The ICE Group appreciates the engagement of NI to develop 64bit software for CERN in a collaborative way,” said Adriaan Rijllart, section leader at EN-ICE group.


LabView for 64bit Linux was officially released to the public in last year.

Steve Bush

Steve Bush is the long-standing technology editor for Electronics Weekly, covering electronics developments for more than 25 years. He has a particular interest in the Power and Embedded areas of the industry. He also writes for the Engineer In Wonderland blog, covering 3D printing, CNC machines and miscellaneous other engineering matters.

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