RedBoot is a comprehensive debug and bootstrap firmware solution for the development, deployment and management of embedded devices. It supports the installation, execution and debugging of all types of embedded applications, ranging from native stand-alone, proprietary and eCos RTOS based applications, through to embedded Linux systems.

eCos is the premier open source real-time operating system. A mature and robust system, it has many design wins to its credit in a diverse range of market segments including industrial automation, consumer electronics, telematics, aerospace, multimedia, networking and telecommunications