When comparing Windows 10 IoT Core vs NetBSD, the Slant community recommends NetBSD for most people. In the question“What is the best operating system for a developer?” NetBSD is ranked 7th while Windows 10 IoT Core is ranked 15th. The most important reason people chose NetBSD is:
It adheres to traditional Unix and new defined standards.
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Pros
Pro Easy to make Internet of Things devices
Windows 10 IoT is made specifically for making IoT devices.
Pro Adhere to the standard
It adheres to traditional Unix and new defined standards.
Pro It's Open Source
It's open source with a BSD License, which is much more business friendly than GPL. It's the real ancestor of Mac, that is being used nowadays.
Pro It's real
Under NetBSD csh is csh not tcsh; also vi is real vi not elvis, nvi or vim. It's ideal for purists.
Pro Architecture portability
It's the most portable OS in the world when considering what architectures it can run on. It runs on very wide range of hardware, from toaster to satellites. This of course does not mean it supports drivers for many consumer facing products making it a difficult solution to just boot up and use when compared to other OSs.
Pro Clean source code
It prioritizes source code cleanliness over anything.
Cons
Con Can't edit scripts directly on the device
Windows 10 IoT has no script editor. All your scripts have to be made on Visual Studio on a separate Windows 10 PC
Con Lack of drivers
It lacks drivers for some new devices.